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Ktm 390 ADVENTURE problems and owner complaints

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Key facts

12 owner complaints analyzed

1 distinct recall campaigns

950 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 2020 to 2024 model years. Data updated: . 3 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.

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Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Vehicle Speed Control is the most frequently named component, appearing in 6 of 12 complaints (50.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
TopicMatching reportsShare of complaints
Engine operation325.0%
Electrical and battery issues18.3%

Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.

Component breakdown

Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.

Vehicle Speed Control
6
Electrical System
2
Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel
1
Engine
1
Power Train
1
Vehicle Speed Control:Throttle
1
Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs
1
Component breakdown data
CategoryCount
Vehicle Speed Control6
Electrical System2
Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel1
Engine1
Power Train1
Vehicle Speed Control:Throttle1
Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs1

Vehicle Speed Control: 6; Electrical System: 2; Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel: 1; Engine: 1; Power Train: 1; Vehicle Speed Control:Throttle: 1; Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs: 1

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000
3
25,000 to 49,999
0
50,000 to 74,999
0
75,000 to 99,999
0
100,000 to 149,999
0
150,000 and above
0
Reported problems by failure mileage data
CategoryCount
Under 25,0003
25,000 to 49,9990
50,000 to 74,9990
75,000 to 99,9990
100,000 to 149,9990
150,000 and above0

Under 25,000: 3; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0

Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (3). 9 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.

Complaints over time

Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.

2022
1
2023
1
2024
1
2025
4
2026
5
Complaints over time data
CategoryCount
20221
20231
20241
20254
20265

2022: 1; 2023: 1; 2024: 1; 2025: 4; 2026: 5

Pattern summary

Vehicle Speed Control leads the component reports. Engine operation appears in 3 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.

Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.

Complaint evidence

Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.

Owner report 11576311 · 2024-03-08 (March 8, 2024)

engine stalls often in traffic.

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Owner report 11707060 · 2025-12-26 (December 26, 2025)

When throttle gets wet, it will cause the engine rpm to drop dramatically or even stall. You have to come to a complete stop, shut off everything including key and kill switch, then restart. KTM is aware of this but has delayed for several months sending out replacement parts even though they sent a letter notifying me that it was a recall. Your system doesn't show any recalls when there is. KTM needs to send out parts now and your system needs to acknowledge and list this recall.

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Owner report 11471351 · 2022-06-28 (June 28, 2022)

TFT Speedometer gets severe condensation under normal operating conditions making it unsafe to operate the motorcycle and almost caused me an accident on multiple rides in the mountains. This puts the safety of myself and others at risk as I'm not able to read any potential safety information in my dash like speed, gear, traction control, gas mileage, and any electrical failures. 5" TFT dash speedometer (instrument cluster) gets severe condensation under it when operating under normal conditions. This is very dangerous as it can get so bad tha…

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Compare model years

Recalls by model year

All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.

Recall campaigns

Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.

2020
0
2022
1
2023
1
2024
1
Recall campaigns data
CategoryCount
20200
20221
20231
20241

2020: 0; 2022: 1; 2023: 1; 2024: 1

Year-by-year records

Ktm 390 ADVENTURE model-year comparison
Model yearComplaintsRecallsChange in recalls
202020Not available
202261Not available
2023110
2024310
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Data completeness

12 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-10-01.

25.0%Usable mileage3 / 12 records
100.0%Valid incident date12 / 12 records
100.0%Valid filing date12 / 12 records
100.0%Ordered incident and filing dates12 / 12 records

Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.

Problems by model year

Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.

Component complaint heatmap
Component2020202220232024
Vehicle Speed Control
00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

466.7%
ODI 11696197

The contact owns a 2022 KTM 390 Adventure. The contact had received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V598000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). However, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and instructed the contact to stop riding the motorcycle. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN tool showed no open recall.

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00.0%

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266.7%
ODI 11720476 · 950 mi

The contact owns a 2024 KTM 390 Adventure. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 MPH, the throttle was applied, and the motorcycle stalled. The contact stated that when the motorcycle was restarted, the check engine and ECU warning lights illuminated on the instrument cluster. The contact was able to drive the vehicle back to the residence but had experienced several other stalling events while the throttle was applied. The motorcycle was taken to a power sports repair shop and the throttle was reset. The motorcycle was repaired; ho…

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Electrical System
00.0%

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00.0%

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1100.0%
ODI 11707060

When throttle gets wet, it will cause the engine rpm to drop dramatically or even stall. You have to come to a complete stop, shut off everything including key and kill switch, then restart. KTM is aware of this but has delayed for several months sending out replacement parts even though they sent a letter notifying me that it was a recall. Your system doesn't show any recalls when there is. KTM needs to send out parts now and your system needs to acknowledge and list this recall.

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133.3%
ODI 11719489

I purchased a 2024 KTM 390 Adventure on June 21, 2025 and within 1/4 mile of driving it away from the dealership my throttle completely cut out as I was merging into traffic. The bike had 2 miles on it and was brand new. I turned the key to the bike off and back on after I was sitting in the bike lane of the road. I started the bike back up and was able to make it another mile down the road when my throttle completely cut out as I was making a left turn through an intersection. I rode the bike immediately back to the dealership and explained th…

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Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel
150.0%
ODI 11471351

TFT Speedometer gets severe condensation under normal operating conditions making it unsafe to operate the motorcycle and almost caused me an accident on multiple rides in the mountains. This puts the safety of myself and others at risk as I'm not able to read any potential safety information in my dash like speed, gear, traction control, gas mileage, and any electrical failures. 5" TFT dash speedometer (instrument cluster) gets severe condensation under it when operating under normal conditions. This is very dangerous as it can get so bad tha…

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00.0%

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00.0%

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Engine
150.0%
ODI 11576311

engine stalls often in traffic.

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00.0%

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00.0%

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00.0%

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Power Train
00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

116.7%
ODI 11508621 · 1,430 mi

The contact owns a 2022 KTM 390 Adventure R. The contact stated while riding approximately 10 MPH, the rear axle nuts and bolts detached and the rear tire wobbled. No warning lights were illuminated. The motorcycle was towed to the residence and had not yet been taken to an independent mechanic or local dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 1,430.

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00.0%

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00.0%

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Vehicle Speed Control:Throttle
00.0%

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116.7%
ODI 11696169 · 300 mi

The contact owns a 2022 KTM 390 Adventure. The contact stated that while riding at 50-55 MPH, the motorcycle lost motive power. The contact stated that the failure recurred while riding at 35 MPH on another occasion. The motorcycle was towed to the dealer, where the throttle control unit was replaced under warranty; however, the failure recurred while riding at 10-20 MPH. The contact stated that the motorcycle was inoperable and required to be towed each time the failure occurred. The contact had received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: …

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00.0%

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00.0%

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Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs
00.0%

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116.7%
ODI 11508621 · 1,430 mi

The contact owns a 2022 KTM 390 Adventure R. The contact stated while riding approximately 10 MPH, the rear axle nuts and bolts detached and the rear tire wobbled. No warning lights were illuminated. The motorcycle was towed to the residence and had not yet been taken to an independent mechanic or local dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 1,430.

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Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.

Failure mileage by component

Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.

Component failure mileage distribution
ComponentMileage range (25th–75th percentile)MedianUsable recordsExamples
Vehicle Speed ControlToo few reports for a range950 mi1 (sparse)
ODI 11720476 · 950 mi

The contact owns a 2024 KTM 390 Adventure. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 MPH, the throttle was applied, and the motorcycle stalled. The contact stated that when the motorcycle was restarted, the check engine and ECU warning lights illuminated on the instrument cluster. The contact was able to drive the vehicle back to the residence but had experienced several other stalling events while the throttle was applied. The motorcycle was taken to a power sports repair shop and the throttle was reset. The motorcycle was repaired; ho…

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Power TrainToo few reports for a range1,430 mi1 (sparse)
ODI 11508621 · 1,430 mi

The contact owns a 2022 KTM 390 Adventure R. The contact stated while riding approximately 10 MPH, the rear axle nuts and bolts detached and the rear tire wobbled. No warning lights were illuminated. The motorcycle was towed to the residence and had not yet been taken to an independent mechanic or local dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 1,430.

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Vehicle Speed Control:ThrottleToo few reports for a range300 mi1 (sparse)
ODI 11696169 · 300 mi

The contact owns a 2022 KTM 390 Adventure. The contact stated that while riding at 50-55 MPH, the motorcycle lost motive power. The contact stated that the failure recurred while riding at 35 MPH on another occasion. The motorcycle was towed to the dealer, where the throttle control unit was replaced under warranty; however, the failure recurred while riding at 10-20 MPH. The contact stated that the motorcycle was inoperable and required to be towed each time the failure occurred. The contact had received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: …

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Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/StudsToo few reports for a range1,430 mi1 (sparse)
ODI 11508621 · 1,430 mi

The contact owns a 2022 KTM 390 Adventure R. The contact stated while riding approximately 10 MPH, the rear axle nuts and bolts detached and the rear tire wobbled. No warning lights were illuminated. The motorcycle was towed to the residence and had not yet been taken to an independent mechanic or local dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 1,430.

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Complaint and recall timeline

Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.

25V598000 · 2025-09-112 reports2024-112026-10

Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.

Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples
Monthly complaint and recall timeline
MonthComplaintsCampaigns announcedExamples
2024-110None

No examples available for this selection.

2024-120None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-010None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-020None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-030None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-040None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-050None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-060None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-070None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-080None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-09025V598000

No examples available for this selection.

2025-102None
ODI 11696169 · 300 mi

The contact owns a 2022 KTM 390 Adventure. The contact stated that while riding at 50-55 MPH, the motorcycle lost motive power. The contact stated that the failure recurred while riding at 35 MPH on another occasion. The motorcycle was towed to the dealer, where the throttle control unit was replaced under warranty; however, the failure recurred while riding at 10-20 MPH. The contact stated that the motorcycle was inoperable and required to be towed each time the failure occurred. The contact had received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: …

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ODI 11696197

The contact owns a 2022 KTM 390 Adventure. The contact had received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V598000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). However, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and instructed the contact to stop riding the motorcycle. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN tool showed no open recall.

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2025-111None
ODI 11698878

While riding my 2022 KTM 390 Adventure motorcycle, the throttle stopped working and the motorcycle came to a sudden stop on a busy road which almost caused me to be struck by another vehicle. I later shut off the motorcycle and then turned it back and the throttle began to work; about a mile down the road the throttle stopped working again and almost caused me almost to be hit again. I once again turned the motorcycle back on and i was able to get home carefully. Upon further examination when I arrived home, I found out KTM has a safety r…

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2025-121None
ODI 11707060

When throttle gets wet, it will cause the engine rpm to drop dramatically or even stall. You have to come to a complete stop, shut off everything including key and kill switch, then restart. KTM is aware of this but has delayed for several months sending out replacement parts even though they sent a letter notifying me that it was a recall. Your system doesn't show any recalls when there is. KTM needs to send out parts now and your system needs to acknowledge and list this recall.

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2026-010None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-022None
ODI 11719489

I purchased a 2024 KTM 390 Adventure on June 21, 2025 and within 1/4 mile of driving it away from the dealership my throttle completely cut out as I was merging into traffic. The bike had 2 miles on it and was brand new. I turned the key to the bike off and back on after I was sitting in the bike lane of the road. I started the bike back up and was able to make it another mile down the road when my throttle completely cut out as I was making a left turn through an intersection. I rode the bike immediately back to the dealership and explained th…

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ODI 11720476 · 950 mi

The contact owns a 2024 KTM 390 Adventure. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 MPH, the throttle was applied, and the motorcycle stalled. The contact stated that when the motorcycle was restarted, the check engine and ECU warning lights illuminated on the instrument cluster. The contact was able to drive the vehicle back to the residence but had experienced several other stalling events while the throttle was applied. The motorcycle was taken to a power sports repair shop and the throttle was reset. The motorcycle was repaired; ho…

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2026-032None
ODI 11728329

See attached document for complaint.

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ODI 11724892

The contact owns a 2024 KTM 390 Adventure. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V598000 (Vehicle Speed Control); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that there was no part available for the recall repair; however, the dealer was closed. Another dealer was contacted, Beaverton Motorcycles & Powersports (10380 SW Cascade Ave, 1st Floor, Tigard, OR 97223); an…

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2026-040None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-051None
ODI 11736002

The contact owns 2022 KTM 390 Adventure. The contact stated that he contacted the dealer regarding a recall repair for NHTSA Campaign Number 25V598000 (Vehicle Speed Control) and 26V196000 (Vehicle Speed Control). The contact stated that the dealer wanted to charge for the repair due to having to remove and aftermarket part that was not original on the vehicle to get to the inner housing. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact believed that dealer failed to remedy the safety rec…

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2026-060None

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2026-070None

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2026-080None

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2026-090None

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2026-10 (partial)0None

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Emerging complaint spikes

Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.

This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.

No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.

Equal-age model-year comparison

Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.

Age 0Age 1Age 22 reports

2022: 2 complaints · 2023: 1 complaints

Equal observation windows
Model yearThrough age 0Through age 1Through age 2
2022022
2023001
Date coverage across each selected cohort
Date basis for all complaints in selected model years
YearIncident dates usedFiling date fallbacksExcluded dates
2022600
2023100

Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.

Components reported together

Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.

Component co-occurrence matrix
ComponentVehicle Speed ControlElectrical SystemElectrical System: Instrument Cluster/PanelEnginePower TrainVehicle Speed Control:ThrottleWheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs
Vehicle Speed Control—000000
Electrical System0—00000
Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel00—0000
Engine000—000
Power Train0000—0
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ODI 11508621 · 1,430 mi

The contact owns a 2022 KTM 390 Adventure R. The contact stated while riding approximately 10 MPH, the rear axle nuts and bolts detached and the rear tire wobbled. No warning lights were illuminated. The motorcycle was towed to the residence and had not yet been taken to an independent mechanic or local dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 1,430.

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Vehicle Speed Control:Throttle00000—0
Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs0000
1
ODI 11508621 · 1,430 mi

The contact owns a 2022 KTM 390 Adventure R. The contact stated while riding approximately 10 MPH, the rear axle nuts and bolts detached and the rear tire wobbled. No warning lights were illuminated. The motorcycle was towed to the residence and had not yet been taken to an independent mechanic or local dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 1,430.

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Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.

Recurring narrative patterns

Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.

2 patterns with matching reports.

Stalling or loss of power

3 mentions · 25.0% of complaints

Median mileage: 950 mi (1 usable records).

ODI 11576311

engine stalls often in traffic.

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ODI 11707060

When throttle gets wet, it will cause the engine rpm to drop dramatically or even stall. You have to come to a complete stop, shut off everything including key and kill switch, then restart. KTM is aware of this but has delayed for several months sending out replacement parts even though they sent a letter notifying me that it was a recall. Your system doesn't show any recalls when there is. KTM needs to send out parts now and your system needs to acknowledge and list this recall.

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ODI 11720476 · 950 mi

The contact owns a 2024 KTM 390 Adventure. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 MPH, the throttle was applied, and the motorcycle stalled. The contact stated that when the motorcycle was restarted, the check engine and ECU warning lights illuminated on the instrument cluster. The contact was able to drive the vehicle back to the residence but had experienced several other stalling events while the throttle was applied. The motorcycle was taken to a power sports repair shop and the throttle was reset. The motorcycle was repaired; ho…

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Matching rule\b(stall\w*|loss of power|lost power|engine shut\w* off)\b

Warning lights and dashboard alerts

2 mentions · 16.7% of complaints

Median mileage: 1,190 mi (2 usable records).

ODI 11508621 · 1,430 mi

The contact owns a 2022 KTM 390 Adventure R. The contact stated while riding approximately 10 MPH, the rear axle nuts and bolts detached and the rear tire wobbled. No warning lights were illuminated. The motorcycle was towed to the residence and had not yet been taken to an independent mechanic or local dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 1,430.

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ODI 11720476 · 950 mi

The contact owns a 2024 KTM 390 Adventure. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 MPH, the throttle was applied, and the motorcycle stalled. The contact stated that when the motorcycle was restarted, the check engine and ECU warning lights illuminated on the instrument cluster. The contact was able to drive the vehicle back to the residence but had experienced several other stalling events while the throttle was applied. The motorcycle was taken to a power sports repair shop and the throttle was reset. The motorcycle was repaired; ho…

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Matching rule\b(warning light\w*|check engine|dashboard warning\w*|malfunction indicator)\b