KTM 790 Duke maintenance schedule & recalls
2018–2026
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Maintenance schedule
General guidanceTypical intervals — not model-verified. Confirm against your owner’s manual.
| 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 |
| Change the coolant | every 48 months |
| Check the brake discs | every 9,500 mi or 12 months |
| Change the spark plugs | every 18,500 mi or 24 months |
| Change rear brake fluid | every 24 months |
| Check the chain tension | every 9,500 mi or 12 months |
| Check the tire pressure | every 9,500 mi or 12 months |
| Change front brake fluid | every 24 months |
| Check the tire condition | every 9,500 mi or 12 months |
| Empty the drainage hoses | every 9,500 mi or 12 months |
| Check the valve clearance | every 18,500 mi or 24 months |
| Check radiator fan function | every 9,500 mi or 12 months |
| Check the headlight setting | every 18,500 mi or 24 months |
| Check rear brake fluid level | every 9,500 mi or 12 months |
| Check brake pedal free travel | every 9,500 mi or 12 months |
| Check front brake fluid level | every 9,500 mi or 12 months |
| Check rear brake pad security | every 9,500 mi or 12 months |
| Check clutch lever free travel | every 9,500 mi or 12 months |
| Check front brake pad security | every 9,500 mi or 12 months |
| Program the shift shaft sensor | every 9,500 mi or 12 months |
| Check the wheel bearing for play | every 18,500 mi or 24 months |
| Set the service interval display | every 9,500 mi or 12 months |
| Check cables for damage and kinks | every 9,500 mi or 12 months |
| Enter electronic proof of service | every 9,500 mi or 12 months |
| Check electrical equipment function | every 9,500 mi or 12 months |
| Check the swingarm bearing for play | every 18,500 mi or 24 months |
| Check the steering head bearing play | every 18,500 mi or 24 months |
| Clean the dust boots of the fork legs | every 18,500 mi or 24 months |
| Read out fault memory after test ride | every 9,500 mi or 12 months |
| Change air filter, clean air filter box | every 18,500 mi or 24 months |
| Check chain, sprockets, and chain guide | every 9,500 mi or 12 months |
| Check shock absorber and fork for leaks | every 9,500 mi or 12 months |
| Check frost protection and coolant level | every 18,500 mi or 24 months |
| Final check: roadworthiness and test ride | every 9,500 mi or 12 months |
| Check brake lines for damage and tightness | every 9,500 mi or 12 months |
| Read out the fault memory with diagnostics tool | every 9,500 mi or 12 months |
| Grease all moving parts and check smooth operation | every 9,500 mi or 12 months |
| Change engine oil and oil filter, clean oil screens | every 9,500 mi or 12 months |
| Check hoses and boots for cracking, leaks, and routing | every 9,500 mi or 12 months |
| Check fuel pressure and fuel tank bracket absorbing elements | every 18,500 mi or 24 months |
| Check tightness of accessible safety-relevant screws and nuts | every 9,500 mi or 12 months |
Recalls
NHTSA · refreshed 3 days agoNo NHTSA recall campaigns on record for this model.
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Common questions
How often should the oil & filter be serviced on a KTM 790 Duke?
Service every 4,000 mi or 6 months for the KTM 790 Duke (2018–2026) (general guidance — confirm against your owner's manual).
How often should the chain & sprockets be serviced on a KTM 790 Duke?
Service every 600 mi or 3 months for the KTM 790 Duke (2018–2026) (general guidance — confirm against your owner's manual).
How often should the brakes be serviced on a KTM 790 Duke?
Service every 12 months for the KTM 790 Duke (2018–2026) (general guidance — confirm against your owner's manual).
How often should the valve adjustment be serviced on a KTM 790 Duke?
Service every 16,000 mi or 24 months for the KTM 790 Duke (2018–2026) (general guidance — confirm against your owner's manual).