The contact owns a 2016 KTM 1190 Adventure R. While riding the motorcycle, the fuel tank became excessively hot. While attempting to cool down the motorcycle and release the built-up pressure in the fuel tank, the contact rode the motorcycle for approximately 10 miles and then pulled into a gas station to refuel. Due to the extreme heat and a suspected malfunctioning or blocked venting system, the fuel tank expanded drastically to hold an extra 2 gallons of fuel. Upon opening the fuel cap, the highly pressurized tank violently released the built-up pressure, causing gasoline to shoot out of the fuel tank approximately 6 feet into the air. The contact was drenched in gasoline. After the pressure was fully released, the tank shrank back to the normal shape and expelled the excess gasoline. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The motorcycle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 6,000.
The worst 2016 Ktm 1190 Adventure problems
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- Fuel system2
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- Fuel system2
Recalls 1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- If the brake line melts, brake failure may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 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.
Recall number 16V854000 · Recall details
What 2016 Ktm 1190 Adventure owners say
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Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ktm 1190 adventure motorcycle. While driving 65 to 70 MPH, the motorcycle stalled. The motorcycle was taken to woodstock ktm (2235 south east wood drive, woodstock , il 60098, (815)-337-3511) where it was diagnosed that the fuel tank was faulty. The fuel tank was replaced and the motorcycle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted. The mananufacturer stated that the motorcycle warranty was expired. The failure mileage was 15,000.
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Is the 2016 Ktm 1190 Adventure reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2016 Ktm 1190 Adventure, close to a typical 1190 Adventure model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2016 Ktm 1190 Adventure?
Fuel and propulsion system, with 2 complaints.
How many recalls does the 2016 Ktm 1190 Adventure have?
1 recall, covering service brakes, hydraulic.
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