AI DamageKTM 790 Adventure R: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the KTM 790 Adventure R across 2 model years: 0 owner complaints and 7 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Vehicle speed control | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 2 |
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Vehicle speed control. Accelerator pedal, cruise control, throttle codes.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- KTM will also retroactively examine warranty or goodwill applications if customers of affected models have…
- Even though complaints have been reported about the camshafts on the 790 Duke/Adventure MY 2018- 2020…
- On affected motorcycles there is a possibility that the preload force of the return spring is too low and…
- It has been determined that the tolerances on the side case mounting mechanism of the Powerpart 790…
- KTM North America, Inc
- KTM North America, Inc
- For the 2019 and 2020 790 ADVENTURE and 790 ADVENTURE R models, KTM has enabled the ability to purchase…
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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 2026-11-04.