2021 KTM 890 ADVENTURE R

1 recalls — 4 complaints — 2 TSBs

22V588000 Aug 5, 2022
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Defect Description
KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Husqvarna and KTM motorcycles with equipped with TKC80 tires. Please refer to KTM's recall report for specific model details. Cracks longer than 3/16 inch may develop in the tread grooves. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the... Read more
Consequence
Cracks in the tread can lead to tread separation, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the affected tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2022. Owners may contact KTM's customer service at 1-888-985-6090. KTM's numbers for this recall are KTB2208 and HTB2207.
27,399 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: KTM North America, Inc.

Complaint Statistics

4 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ENGINE2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM1
ENGINE Oct 27, 2021
Incident date: Jun 16, 2021
PLEASE NOTE: NHTSA website data base vehicle model for VIN listed is INCORRECT. Model subject of this complaint is 2021 KTM 890R Adventure. When cold, first start of day, subject motorcycle engine does not run consistently / stumbles /stalls at start up and drive off. Safety issue for me is the ... Read more
ENGINE Oct 27, 2021
Incident date: Oct 27, 2021
This motorcycle (your website calls it a 790 Adventure, but it's a 890 Adventure) has around 7000 miles on it. I purchased it new in March 2021. Ever since new, It should start with one light tap of the starter button. Instead, I have to hit the starter 3 or 4 times, and hold the throttle slightly... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Oct 27, 2021
Incident date: Oct 27, 2021
This motorcycle (your website calls it a 790 Adventure, but it's a 890 Adventure) has around 7000 miles on it. I purchased it new in March 2021. Ever since new, It should start with one light tap of the starter button. Instead, I have to hit the starter 3 or 4 times, and hold the throttle slightly... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Oct 27, 2021
Incident date: Oct 27, 2021
This motorcycle (your website calls it a 790 Adventure, but it's a 890 Adventure) has around 7000 miles on it. I purchased it new in March 2021. Ever since new, It should start with one light tap of the starter button. Instead, I have to hit the starter 3 or 4 times, and hold the throttle slightly... Read more

Technical Service Bulletins — 2021 KTM 890 ADVENTURE R

2 manufacturer communications from 2 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
160000 STRUCTURE1
200000 WHEELS1
KTB2208 Jul 25, 2022
200000 WHEELS
Continental Tire the Americas, LLC (a??CTAa??) has determined that certain TKC 80 tires fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 119, "New pneumatic tires - other than passenger cars." CTA has initiated a tire safety r
KTB2107 Apr 23, 2021
160000 STRUCTURE
It is possible that on the models listed above that the silencer clamp was positioned incorrectly during assembly and must be checked to verify that it is positioned correctly. If it is not positioned correctly it must be adjusted and corre

KTM 890 ADVENTURE R — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the KTM 890 ADVENTURE R across all model years (2021–2022).

2 Total Recalls
8 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

KTM 890 ADVENTURE R — Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2023 0 3 View
2022 1 1 View
2021 (current) 1 4

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