AI Damage2019 KTM 790 Duke: common problems
Owners of the 2019 KTM 790 Duke filed 1 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine. The maker issued 2 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 1
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 2
What fails most often
- Engine: 1 complaints (100% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 2.
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 2 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
This could cause bike to stall in middle of traffic and hurt someone. KTM has known for years but not doing anything about it.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 24,720 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (among the 33% least complained about).
On average one model year of the 790 Duke has 1 complaints (2 years in the data). This year has 1, above average.
What to check before buying
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- KTM will also retroactively examine warranty or goodwill applications if customers of affected models have…
KTM will also retroactively examine warranty or goodwill applications if customers of affected models have already had repairs carried out at their own expense by an authorized KTM dealer in the past due to damaged…
- Even though complaints have been reported about the camshafts on the 790 Duke/Adventure MY 2018- 2020…
Even though complaints have been reported about the camshafts on the 790 Duke/Adventure MY 2018- 2020 models, examinations of the allegedly defective camshafts have shown that a large proportion of these camshafts are…
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2019 KTM 790 Duke?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: engine. Total complaints: 1. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: stalls while driving (100%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2019 KTM 790 Duke?
NHTSA lists 2 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2019 KTM 790 Duke from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2019 models
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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.