KTM: common problems by model
64 KTM models with NHTSA data and repair videos. Pick a model, then a model year.
Models
- KTM 790 Adventure R2019–202349 complaints · 13 bulletins
- KTM 690 Duke2013–201935 complaints · 5 bulletins
- KTM 790 Adventure2019–202424 complaints · 13 bulletins
- KTM 300 XC-W2006–200737 complaints · 0 bulletins
- KTM 1290 Super Duke R2014–202218 complaints · 16 bulletins
- KTM 690 Enduro R2014–202319 complaints · 10 bulletins
- KTM 390 Adventure R2025–202614 complaints · 8 bulletins
- KTM 1290 Super Adventure R2017–20244 complaints · 16 bulletins
- KTM 1290 Super Adventure S2018–20247 complaints · 12 bulletins
- KTM 390 Adventure2020–202412 complaints · 6 bulletins
- KTM 390 Duke2015–20257 complaints · 10 bulletins
- KTM 690 SMC R2019–202513 complaints · 3 bulletins
- KTM 350 EXC-F2013–20242 complaints · 10 bulletins
- KTM 1290 Super Duke GT2016–20243 complaints · 9 bulletins
- KTM 890 Adventure R2021–20256 complaints · 5 bulletins
- KTM 500 EXC-F2019–20241 complaints · 10 bulletins
- KTM 790 Adventure R Rally2019–20202 complaints · 8 bulletins
- KTM 390 Enduro R2025–20261 complaints · 9 bulletins
- KTM 390 Adventure X2025–20260 complaints · 9 bulletins
- KTM 950 Supermoto20068 complaints · 0 bulletins
- KTM 1190 Adventure2013–20168 complaints · 0 bulletins
- KTM 1090 Adventure R2017–20203 complaints · 5 bulletins
- KTM 390 SMC R20250 complaints · 7 bulletins
- KTM RC 3902015–20243 complaints · 3 bulletins
- KTM LC4 Duke2016–20175 complaints · 0 bulletins
- KTM 790 Duke2019–20201 complaints · 4 bulletins
- KTM Adventure2004–20144 complaints · 0 bulletins
- KTM 890 Duke R2020–20221 complaints · 3 bulletins
- KTM 890 Adventure2021–20231 complaints · 3 bulletins
- KTM 1290 Super Duke R EVO2023–20241 complaints · 3 bulletins
- KTM 1290 Super Adventure2015–20163 complaints · 1 bulletins
- KTM 990 Super Duke2005–20073 complaints · 0 bulletins
- KTM 990 Adventure20073 complaints · 0 bulletins
- KTM 890 Duke2021–20223 complaints · 0 bulletins
- KTM 890 Adventure R Rally20211 complaints · 2 bulletins
- KTM 500 EXC2013–20163 complaints · 0 bulletins
- KTM 450 EXC R20083 complaints · 0 bulletins
- KTM 1290 Super Adventure T20170 complaints · 3 bulletins
- KTM Enduro20171 complaints · 1 bulletins
- KTM 990 RC R20260 complaints · 2 bulletins
- KTM 950 Adventure2005–20062 complaints · 0 bulletins
- KTM 690 Enduro20082 complaints · 0 bulletins
- KTM 530 EXC R20082 complaints · 0 bulletins
- KTM 525 EXC20072 complaints · 0 bulletins
- KTM 450 EXC-F20190 complaints · 2 bulletins
- KTM 250 EXC-F20190 complaints · 2 bulletins
- KTM 1390 Super Duke R EVO2024–20260 complaints · 2 bulletins
- KTM 1390 Super Adventure S EVO20270 complaints · 2 bulletins
- KTM 1390 Super Adventure R20260 complaints · 2 bulletins
- KTM V-Twin RC8 Super Duke R20171 complaints · 0 bulletins
- KTM V-Twin LC8 Supermoto20121 complaints · 0 bulletins
- KTM V-Twin20041 complaints · 0 bulletins
- KTM20011 complaints · 0 bulletins
- KTM 990 Duke R20260 complaints · 1 bulletins
- KTM 990 Duke20240 complaints · 1 bulletins
- KTM 640LC420011 complaints · 0 bulletins
- KTM 640 Adventure20061 complaints · 0 bulletins
- KTM 530 EXC20111 complaints · 0 bulletins
- KTM 50 SX20111 complaints · 0 bulletins
- KTM 300 XC20111 complaints · 0 bulletins
- KTM 250 XCF20091 complaints · 0 bulletins
- KTM 250 XC-FW20141 complaints · 0 bulletins
- KTM 250 Duke20240 complaints · 1 bulletins
- KTM 200 Duke20220 complaints · 1 bulletins
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 93 | 0 | 3 |
| Engine | 72 | 0 | 19 |
| Fuel system | 54 | 0 | 5 |
| Service brakes | 48 | 0 | 8 |
| Electrical system | 35 | 0 | 86 |
| Vehicle speed control | 20 | 0 | 27 |
| Structure | 17 | 0 | 22 |
| Powertrain | 16 | 0 | 7 |
| Exterior lighting | 15 | 0 | 9 |
| Engine and cooling | 10 | 0 | 15 |
| Steering | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 16 | 0 | 0 |
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.