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2020 Ktm 790 Adventure

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

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11Owner complaints

Model-year median: 11

2Recall campaigns

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0Investigations

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Owner complaints by model year

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What owners reported most

Engine
7Fuel/propulsion System
2Exterior Lighting
1Power Train
1Service Brakes
1
All reported categories
Suspension
1

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

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What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Engine. Review the 7 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Fuel/propulsion System. Review the 2 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Exterior Lighting. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

0 crash reports0 fire reports0 injury reports

What owners actually said

11 reports
215 miles · Dec 8, 2020
Service Brakes

MOTORCYCLE RIDER WAS CRUISING FORWARD AND IN AN UPRIGHT POSITION AT 15 MPH ON A PUBLIC ROAD WHEN THE FRONT BRAKES EXPERIENCED A COMPLETE AND SPONTANEOUS LOCKUP, THUS PREVENTING FORWARD TRAVEL. AT THE EXACT TIME OF FRONT BRAKE LOCK UP THERE WAS ZERO INPUT TO THE FRONT BRAKE CONTROL LEVER, MEANING THIS WAS A RESULT OF A DEFECTIVE …

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MOTORCYCLE RIDER WAS CRUISING FORWARD AND IN AN UPRIGHT POSITION AT 15 MPH ON A PUBLIC ROAD WHEN THE FRONT BRAKES EXPERIENCED A COMPLETE AND SPONTANEOUS LOCKUP, THUS PREVENTING FORWARD TRAVEL. AT THE EXACT TIME OF FRONT BRAKE LOCK UP THERE WAS ZERO INPUT TO THE FRONT BRAKE CONTROL LEVER, MEANING THIS WAS A RESULT OF A DEFECTIVE BRAKING SYSTEM. THERE WAS NO MECHANICAL FEEDBACK FELT BY THE RIDER TO PROVIDE ANY WARNING THAT THE FRONT BRAKES WOULD SPONTANEOUSLY LOCK UP THE FRONT WHEEL. NOTE: MOTORCYCLE WAS PURCHASED BRAND NEW BY RIDER FROM AUTHORIZED KTM DEALER. INCIDENT OCCURRED WITH ROUGHLY 200 MILES ON ODOMETER. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS NEVER MODIFIED OR ALTERED ONCE IT LEFT DEALER LOT AFTER PURCHASE.

NHTSA ODI #11378479

Official recalls

2

21V304000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder

Apr 30, 2021

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: A front brake with reduced functionality may increase the distance required to stop as well as the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy: 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.

Additional source detail variants (2)

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder

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.

Consequence: A front brake with reduced functionality may increase the distance required to stop as well as the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy: 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 Brakes, Hydraulic

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.

Consequence: A front brake with reduced functionality may increase the distance required to stop as well as the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy: 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.

20V198000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings

Apr 6, 2020

KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 790 Adventure and 790 Adventure R motorcycles. The rear brake hose may overheat, causing the rear brake system to fail.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: If the rear brake system fails, there would be reduced braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy: KTM will notify owners, and dealers will install a new rear brake line, free of charge. The recall began April 28, 2020. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090. KTM's number for this recall is TB2011.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

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