KTM 790 Adventure maintenance schedule & recalls
2018–2026
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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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Common questions
How often should the oil & filter be serviced on a KTM 790 Adventure?
Service every 4,000 mi or 6 months for the KTM 790 Adventure (2018–2026).
How often should the chain & sprockets be serviced on a KTM 790 Adventure?
Service every 600 mi or 3 months for the KTM 790 Adventure (2018–2026).
How often should the brakes be serviced on a KTM 790 Adventure?
Service every 12 months for the KTM 790 Adventure (2018–2026).
How often should the valve adjustment be serviced on a KTM 790 Adventure?
Service every 16,000 mi or 24 months for the KTM 790 Adventure (2018–2026).