2024 Ktm 790 ADVENTURE problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
1 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
Not available median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2024 model year. Data updated: . 0 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.
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Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 1 of 1 complaints (100.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 1 | 100.0% |
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.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 |
Electrical System: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 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: 0; 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
No usable failure mileage is recorded. 1 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.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 |
2026: 1
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Braking behavior 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 11751864 · 2026-07-21 (July 21, 2026)
The front and rear brake pressure switch does not allow the brake light to come on unless the brake is pressed extremely hard. Slowing down without the brake light activating is extremely dangerous. I could get rear ended and killed. I called a KTM dealer, they told me that is was not under warranty
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11751864 at NHTSA ↗
Vehicle analysis explorer
Inspect model-year patterns, reported mileage, monthly activity and the evidence behind each signal.
Data completeness
1 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-10-01.
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 | 2019 | 2020 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 325.0%ODI 11382803 · 6,000 miOIL LEAK AT COUNTER SHAFT SEAL, REPAIRED BY KTM SAFETY RECALL ON REAR BRAKES DASH GOES' BLANK WHILE RIDING, STEERING DAMPENER FAILED WATER PUMP LEAKED THE CLUTCH FAILED ( SLIPPING ) KTM DECLINED TO REPAIR THIS, I TOOK IT UPON MYSELF AND FOUND A BROKEN CLUTCH PLATE. THE FRONT BRAKES EXPERIENCED A PULSATING SENSATION WHILE BRAKING, THIS GRADUALLY GOT WORSE OVER TIME, KTM REPLACE THE FRONT WHEEL AND ONE BRAKE ROTOR THE FRONT BRAKES EXPERIENCED INCONSISTENT FREE PLAY IN THE LEVER, THIS CAUSED THE FRONT BRAKE REACTION TIMING TO BE DIFFERENT E… | 763.6%ODI 11445516The vehicle can take 4-6 attempts to start when cold. Following the exact procedures in the Owner's Manual, or attempting other things like putting a hand over the exhaust to increase back pressure or slightly adding throttle during start makes no difference. This has the potential to be a serious issue as these vehicles are often taken far into the backcountry where there are no services. Should the vehicle not start after multiple attempts the owner will be stranded. Owners have been led to believe this issue is the result of KTM trying… | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Service Brakes | 975.0%ODI 11258178 · 70 miTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 KTM 790 ADVENTURE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY IN A PARKING LOT, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR BRAKE PEDAL WAS BLUE (INDICATING HEAT). THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT GREASED THE REAR BRAKE CALIPER PIN. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TAKEN TO SCUDERIA WEST MOTORCYCLE (LOCATED AT 69 DUBOCE AVE, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94103, [phone removed]), BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70. CONTACT STATES AFTER WENT HOME FOUND A STICKEY WHITE SUBSTANCE … | 19.1%ODI 11378479 · 215 miMOTORCYCLE 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 AUTHO… | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 218.2%ODI 11447076Motorcycle takes multiple attempts to start and run - minimum 3 at this point. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Power Train | 18.3%ODI 11480069The clutch quit engaging while in traffic and I was nearly stranded on I-25 in stop and go traffic. I was able to nurse it along to a nearby parking lot with the clutch slipping very badly. I could have easily been rear ended. I took it apart and found the wet-clutch system was not getting any oil, it was completely dry. I bought a new clutch pack and cleaned the oil jet that supplies the clutch with oil. The clutch worked fine after oiling and installing it. It started slipping badly only a few hundred miles later. I took it apart an… | 19.1%ODI 11522598Riding at a constant speed in either 3rd or 4th gear, approx. 30-40mph. Was preparing to make a left turn in the left turn lane so began decelerating by downshifting through all gears until reaching neutral. Once I got to neutral, the engine stalled within 1 or 2 seconds later. Light braking was being applied during this event. Engine stalled while motorcycle was still in motion, approx around 10-20mph. Used brakes to completely stop motorcycle and restarted it without issue. There are lots of discussions about this engine stalling issue in for… | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Wheels | 216.7%ODI 11289506 · 6,000 miWHEN SLOWING WITH THE FRONT BRAKE THERE IS A PULSING SENSATION, LIKE THE BRAKE GRABS AND THEN RELEASES. I FIRST NOTICED THIS ON THE HIGHWAY WITH STRONG BREAKING FROM ABOUT 70 MPH. IT FELT LIKE A STRONG HIGH FREQUENCY VIBRATION IN THE FRONT OF THE BIKE. IT IS MOST NOTICEABLE AT LOWER SPEEDS, WHEN SLOWING FOR A STOP LIGHT OR STOP SIGN. WHEN I TOOK THE BIKE IN FOR SCHEDULED SERVICE I TOLD THE DEALERSHIP ABOUT IT AND ASKED THEM TO CHECK THE BRAKES. THIS WAS IN NOVEMBER WHEN THE BIKE WAS ONLY 5 MONTHS OLD. THE DEALERSHIP INFORMED ME THE FRONT … | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Electrical System | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 1100.0%ODI 11751864The front and rear brake pressure switch does not allow the brake light to come on unless the brake is pressed extremely hard. Slowing down without the brake light activating is extremely dangerous. I could get rear ended and killed. I called a KTM dealer, they told me that is was not under warranty |
| Exterior Lighting | 18.3%ODI 11591382Failed brake light switches cause brake light to not operate. Fails state safety inspection . | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 19.1%ODI 11464264 · 7,000 miThe contact owns a 2020 KTM 790 Duke. The contact stated while riding approximately 30 MPH, the rear brake light failed to illuminate unless the brake pedal was fully depressed, not while slightly first applying the brake. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact had taken the motorcycle to a local dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that nothing could be repaired and that depressing the brake pedal with force was the only option to illuminate the rear brake light. The motorcycle was not repaired. The manufactur… | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
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 | Mileage range (25th–75th percentile) | Median | Usable records | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No usable records for this analysis. | ||||
Complaint and recall timeline
Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.
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
| Month | Complaints | Campaigns announced | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-11 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2024-12 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-01 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-02 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-03 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-04 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-05 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-06 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-07 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-08 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-09 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-10 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-11 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-12 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-01 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-02 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-03 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-04 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-05 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-06 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-07 | 1 | None | ODI 11751864The front and rear brake pressure switch does not allow the brake light to come on unless the brake is pressed extremely hard. Slowing down without the brake light activating is extremely dangerous. I could get rear ended and killed. I called a KTM dealer, they told me that is was not under warranty |
| 2026-08 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-09 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-10 (partial) | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
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.
2019: 8 complaints · 2020: 10 complaints
| Model year | Through age 0 | Through age 1 | Through age 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2 | 7 | 8 |
| 2020 | 3 | 5 | 10 |
Date coverage across each selected cohort
| Year | Incident dates used | Filing date fallbacks | Excluded dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
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 | Electrical System |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | — |
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.
0 patterns with matching reports.
No narratives match the published patterns.