The engine has pre-mature wear on the intake cam lobes and cam followers resulting in a failing engine. Engine mileage 11,910.
The worst 2020 Ktm 790 Adventure R Rally problems
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Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- A front brake with reduced functionality may increase the distance required to stop as well as the risk of a crash or injury.
- 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.
Recall number 21V304000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2020 Ktm 790 Adventure R Rally 6
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- KTM will also retroactively examine warranty or goodwill applications if customers of affected models have...
- Even though complaints have been reported about the camshafts on the 790 Duke/Adventure MY 2018- 2020...
- On affected motorcycles there is a possibility that the preload force of the return spring is too low and...
- For the 2019 and 2020 790 ADVENTURE and 790 ADVENTURE R models, KTM has enabled the ability to purchase...
- This bulletin supersedes KTB2012 dated April 15, 2020 because the 2020 890 DUKE R software installation...
- KTM North America, Inc. has identified a technical problem using the XC_2 tool when attempting to purchase...
What 2020 Ktm 790 Adventure R Rally owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The TFT screen with display to monitor speed, gas and all driver assist settings has become so saturated with condensation it is unreadable making it impossible to tell what speed I am going or what settings I have the driver assist controls set to.
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Questions about the 2020 Ktm 790 Adventure R Rally
Is the 2020 Ktm 790 Adventure R Rally reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2020 Ktm 790 Adventure R Rally, close to a typical 790 Adventure R Rally model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2020 Ktm 790 Adventure R Rally?
Electrical system, with 1 complaint. Next is engine (1).
How many recalls does the 2020 Ktm 790 Adventure R Rally have?
1 recall, covering service brakes, hydraulic.
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