2020 Ktm 790 Adventure R Rally problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder 2021-04-30 · campaign 21V304000 · 3,707 vehicles
Defect: KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 KTM 790 Adventure and 790 Adventure R, and 2020 KTM 790 Adventure R Rally motorcycles. The front brake master cylinder piston return spring may be too weak to return the brake piston to its original position, reducing the functionality of the front brake.
Risk: A front brake with reduced functionality may increase the distance required to stop as well as the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the return spring, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 21, 2021. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090. KTM's number for this recall is KTM2106.
Service bulletins (6)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Engine 2024-09-04 · KTB2415 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 camshafts or finger followers. if the conditions explained in the communication with
Engine 2024-07-08 · KTB2410 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 in order. in these cases, it is not a question of wear, but usually only of discol
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder 2021-04-20 · KTB2106 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
on affected motorcycles there is a possibility that the preload force of the return spring is too low and does not meet the specified tolerance. this could result in the brake piston not being returned to its original position which in rare cases can impair the function of the front brake. to ensure
Vehicle Speed Control:cruise Control 2020-07-14 · TB2012R2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
for the 2019 and 2020 790 adventure and 790 adventure r models, ktm has enabled the ability to purchase and install the quickshifter+ technical accessory software extension again using only the xc_2 diagnostic tool. on certain 2020 790 adventure r rally models, it is possible that the cruise control
Vehicle Speed Control:cruise Control 2020-04-16 · TB202R1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin supersedes ktb2012 dated april 15, 2020 because the 2020 890 duke r software installation errors have been resolved. ktm north america, inc. has identified a technical problem using the xc_2 tool when attempting to purchase and install some of the technical accessories software extensi
Vehicle Speed Control:cruise Control 2020-04-15 · TB2012 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ktm north america, inc. has identified a technical problem using the xc_2 tool when attempting to purchase and install some of the technical accessories software extensions for the above-mentioned model motorcycles.
What owners report
2024-02-25 · Engine“the engine has pre-mature wear on the intake cam lobes and cam followers resulting in a failing engine. engine mileage 11,910.…”
2022-01-25 · Unknown Or Other“the tft screen with display to monitor speed, gas and all driver assist settings has become so saturated with condensation it is unreadable making it impossible to tell what speed i am going or what settings i have the driver assist controls set to. …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.