2021 Ktm 790 Adventure R Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 790 Adventure R years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Ktm 790 Adventure R. That is the most of any 790 Adventure R model year in the database (5 years). The most reported problem area is engine (11 complaints, 50%). Complaints mention 1 crash. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 22owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2021 Ktm 790 Adventure R problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 11 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 8 | 36% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 23% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 18% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2021 Ktm 790 Adventure R recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2021 Ktm 790 Adventure R.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I recently discovered that the brake light does not activate when applying the front brake lever. I became aware of the issue only after noticing that the motorcycleâs cruise control system would no longer engage. Upon researching the cruise control malfunction, I found numerous reports from…
The valve train of my bike failed and left me stranded in the woods. There were no signs or warnings beforehand. After further research online, I found that this issue has been happening quite a bit. Luckily it happened to me while my bike was parked. The issue is the valve train is wearing out…
I have had three separate incidences of the either the front or rear brake sensor switch failing which requires replacement. It causes the brake light to not function. I do have one of the three switches for inspection. It has been confirmed by a mechanic. As it is out of warrantee there has been…
Good day to whoever is reading! I've recently discovered that my brake light does not turn on on my bike no matter what brake i use front or rear. Only way it works if i push brake really hard, like way beyond regular or emergency braking. I've found similar issues online and people pointing on…
Brake light no longer activates upon applying normal pressure to front brake lever. Brake light activation requires greater than normal front brake lever pressure/input in order to activate the light. This issue causes a safety concern with traffic when the motorcycle brake light does not activate…
Other Ktm 790 Adventure R years
← 2020 790 Adventure R · 2022 790 Adventure R →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 790 Adventure R | 5 | 0 |
| 2022 790 Adventure R | 8 | 0 |
| 2021 | 22 | 0 |
| 2020 790 Adventure R | 6 | 2 |
| 2019 790 Adventure R | 8 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Ktm 790 Adventure R?
Owners most often report engine, fuel/propulsion system, service brakes problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 11 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2021 Ktm 790 Adventure R?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2021 Ktm 790 Adventure R a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 790 Adventure R model years, the 2021 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.