I sat on my buddies ninja 500 the other day and maaaaaaan, that thing felt so freaking small. I am 6’4” 230lbs, and I don’t know how I rode a ninja and a Ducati 696 for so long. They are so light and to be honest kind of scary now compared to the 1090. There is no way I will go back to a street bike.
I was doing the TET and crashed my 690. The impact on the crash pad caused the engine mounting plate to crack.
It can either be fixed on the bike (removing the radiator, ABS pump, etc.) and bent back and welded, or the whole frame can be removed, the engine mounting plate CNC-cut and welded in, the frame powder-coated, and everything reassembled.
The former is obviously faster (about a week) and cheaper (3x I assume). I’m leaning toward this option because I don’t want to wait a month or so for the by-the-book way.
That said, I’m wondering about the resale value. When I sell, I’ll tell the buyer what happened (with photos) regardless of how it’s been fixed — but how would options one and two affect the price?
Hello 👋
I am facing engine noise problem on my ktm duke 250 gen 3, the engine sounds nice and smooth on morning cold starts, as engine heats up after riding few kilometers the engine making ticking or rattling noise as shown in the vedio, i checked with ktm service centre, the technician told me its head noise but service engineer argued with that the noise is common and its there in all the bikes, so people who own can share your thoughts on this please.
Also, my bike was kind of viby when baught new, specially on footpegs, seat and more vibes felt on left side seat and tank panel, but runs smooth in the rpm range of 5.5k to around 8k plus rpms, riding in the city makes my bum go numb after 10min but highway feels much better, i dont know if the vibrations problem is bcoz of this engine head issue
Owners if possible share the vedios of the same after engine warms up.
Thank you.
Hey boys! I’m so excited because I finally passed my motorcycle exam and got my license today! 🎉
But now I have a huge problem... I have absolutely no idea what bike I should get as my first one. I want something that looks hot, feels comfortable, and isn't too heavy for a beginner.
What would you recommend for a girl like me? ktm 390? duke rc? 250? Or something else?
Sorry about the photo, but I hope it helps bring more people together to discuss bikes.
I'm choosing my first motorcycle pants.
PSA for KTM 790/890 owners: DO NOT plug a USB‑A → USB‑C adapter into the bike’s USB‑A port. This probably applies to other bikes with a similar computer.
I tried to simplify my charging setup so I wouldn’t have to carry both USB‑A→C and USB‑C→C cables. Seemed harmless. Turns out it was a terrible idea.
The moment I plugged a USB‑A→USB‑C adapter into the KTM’s dash port, I started getting undefined, borderline cursed behavior:
This wasn’t a cheap gas‑station adapter either — just a normal, reputable USB‑A→C dongle. But apparently the KTM’s USB‑A port is wired or signaled in a way that absolutely does not expect a USB‑C negotiation layer sitting on top of it.
Could be KTM’s electrical engineering. Could be the adapter’s internal logic. But honestly, whoever designed a USB‑A port that freaks out when you plug in a passive adapter deserves a little professional shade. And any software dev who let “blank screen at boot if random 5V accessory is present” slip through deserves a gentle but pointed eyebrow raise.
If you’re thinking of doing the same thing to simplify your cable kit: don’t. Just carry the proper cable. The KTM USB‑A port clearly expects a dumb, direct connection — not a translator, not a negotiator, not a middleman.
Save yourself the headache. And save your bike from having a digital panic attack. Took me awhile to figure out it was the adapter not the motorcycle.
If anyone works at KTM, please investigate and let us know the cause.
Related post KTM790 Adventure USB Port : r/KTM.
Hello,
I got a 2009, 690 enduro R with ~9000 miles. I don't know much, it's my first bike. Theres a noticeable ticking noise that I hear coming from the engine and I wanted to hear from someone what they think it could be. Hard for me to pinpoint the section. It could be no problem at all as far as I know, I just want to be on top of things.
The guy I bought it from said he did a good bit of work on it including a valve adj, but hardly rode it at all, got it recently himself for a trip to ride the BDR that got cancelled
Hey everyone! I Just picked up a Duke 790, 2027 restyling version.
Yesterday I brought It to my mechanic to check It out and see the differences from older Dukes.
I found out that all euro5+ do run very lean EFI Maps, causing It to lose Power in the long run.
He immediately suggested that I could Simply get It to a tuner and do a proper map but I would prefer to keep the warranty going. The unfortunate case Is that there are no piggyback/additional ecus like RapidBike Evo/Racing 2 yet listed as compatible for the 2027 Duke 790.
What do you suggest? Remap or wait Who knows how long for a potential additional ECU?
What if i bought a 2026 OEM ECU for the Duke and put a map onto that? Would they be compatibile or should i Need other components?
There's a 2022 890 advr in my area in Canada that I'm considering buying.
11500km
Tech pack
Steering stabilizer
Axp skid plate
Decat exhaust
Rottweiler intake
Antigravity battery
Samco rad hose kit
The seller had the top end opened up to check for cam wear and the shop found nothing. He has pictures to prove it.
What are your guys' thoughts. I know about the known issues with thesr bikes, but are the issues overblown? If it's gone this far with no notable cam wear, could it be considered a good buy?
Fuel leak / fuel straight up being shot out from somewhere i can’t seem to see. Also noticed small leak from lower bolt on engine casing. It’s got 10000 miles and this is the first major issue. Has anyone experienced anything similar or know what it might be. Any and all helps appreciated.
Should a KTM certified dealership be fixing recalls before listing a bike for sale? A friend of mine put down a down payment on a Wednesday figured out a loan on Thursday
And was planning to pick up and ride the bike home on Friday. He signed all paperwork and planned out finances on said Friday. Just for after the last document is signed them to come and say there’s an open recall for three months and he can’t leave with the bike when they said he would be able to, because they can’t let the bike off the lot with an open recall. Why was a bike listed for sale with an open recall and essentially sold with an open recall?
Ive already put a couple of hundred miles on it riding it home and it seems fantastic but if anyone's got any experience with the 1090 and want to share any tips or advice id love to hear them!
Indecisive newbie here, getting a million opinions and was about to pull the trigger on a DR 650 (versus a WR250R) and came across a listing for a 2017 500 EXC, looked at the stats and it seems like an amazing ride, mainly I’m looking for a daily suburban-urban commuter and weekend trail/BDR bike but I’d really also like to go touring once or twice a year; assuming I could only have one bike, 1. is the 500 too much of a handful for a newbie (really the more important question rn)? And 2. are there seats and mods that would make for comfortable 8+ hour a day highway rides? Or is that not really the right mission for the bike? TIA
Bought a KTM 390 (350) Adventure recently. At around 600 kms in (well before the first scheduled service at 1000 kms), I noticed a loss of power one evening, and later that night the engine cut off completely while riding in traffic and left me stranded on the highway.
Took it to a service center in Kerala. They initially couldn't diagnose it properly (job card just said "general service"). A few days later they told me it's a crank issue, and they've ordered a new crankshaft, associated components, and a piston set. Parts were expected earlier this week, repair targeted for completion by end of this week.
I've asked the service center for a written diagnostic report and parts list still haven't received anything on paper. I've also emailed KTM India directly, and separately looped in the Area Service Manager, the dealer, and the service center on one thread, asking for a replacement (motorcycle or at least the full engine) rather than a repair, given this is a brand-new bike with a major internal engine fault before the first service. So far, no written response addressing the replacement request.
Wanted to check with this community:
Has anyone else run into a crank failure this early on the 390 (350) Adventure (or 390 Duke / similar LC4C platform)? Trying to figure out if this is a known/recurring issue or a one-off.
Has anyone successfully gotten KTM India to replace the engine or the full motorcycle instead of doing an in-warranty repair? What worked?
Any advice on dealing with KTM India's customer service/escalation process specifically and realistic timelines, whether the consumer helpline (1915) actually moves things faster, whether Grievance Officer letters get responses, etc.
Anyone gone the consumer court route for something similar? Worth it, or does it drag on too long to be practical?
Not looking to turn this into a rant post (yet) just trying to gather real experiences before I decide how hard to push this. Will update once I know more.
Thanks in advance.
Has anyone done and or had problems doing a thermostat bypass on a ktm exc? I have a 2016 ktm exc 500 and it has a akrapovic exhaust which was already on when I got the bike, the original hose melted on the exhaust and I bought a replacement kit but because of the exhaust it’s still too close and will melt again, it’s either change exhaust which will be expensive or do a thermostat delete? So just wondering if anyone has had an issue with doing the bypass or it is fine?
I have been thinking about what bike to get next and wanted a Super Moto. At the dealership he showed me the smt 890 due to my father constantly saying he wants me to get a tour bike. Is the SMT a bike you can learn sumo stuff with or is it just named that way because it is lighter? Also doe anyone have any experience with the bike to give me some feedback.