KTM 1190 Adventure maintenance schedule & recalls

2015–2026

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Maintenance schedule

General guidance — based on common manufacturer intervals
Service Interval
Oil & filter every 4,000 mi or 6 months
Chain & sprockets every 600 mi or 3 months
Brakes every 12 months
Valve adjustment every 16,000 mi or 24 months
Battery every 12 months
Spark plugs every 8,000 mi or 24 months
Fluids/coolant every 24 months

Recalls

16V854000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings affects 2015, 2016

KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 1290 Super Adventure motorcycles manufactured December 1, 2014, to March 10, 2016, and 2013-2016 1190 Adventure and Adventure R motorcycles manufactured November 20, 2012, to April 25, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the wiring harness can fray and contact the ABS modulator. If the brake line is electrically conductive, the brake line may overheat and melt.

Remedy: KTM will notify owners, and dealers will re-position the wiring harness for the electronic control unit, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090.

Common questions

How often should the oil & filter be serviced on a KTM 1190 Adventure?

Service every 4,000 mi or 6 months for the KTM 1190 Adventure (2015–2026).

How often should the chain & sprockets be serviced on a KTM 1190 Adventure?

Service every 600 mi or 3 months for the KTM 1190 Adventure (2015–2026).

How often should the brakes be serviced on a KTM 1190 Adventure?

Service every 12 months for the KTM 1190 Adventure (2015–2026).

How often should the valve adjustment be serviced on a KTM 1190 Adventure?

Service every 16,000 mi or 24 months for the KTM 1190 Adventure (2015–2026).