KTM 790 Adventure ISSUES and PROBLEMS - Watch before you buy

KTM 790 Adventure ISSUES and PROBLEMS - Watch before you buy - Part 2

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5 жыл бұрын

No motorbike is without issues and this is certainly true for a brand new production model, however the KTM 790 Adventure seems to have had a few more issues and problems than other bikes. From oil leaks, to coolant leaks to the TFT not being waterproof the 790 Adventure will probably be proble free in 2021, after the first year of production in China.
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@LongWayHome 5 жыл бұрын

What issues have you had with your 790 ADV? Are you planning on getting one this year?

@DaveDayve 5 жыл бұрын

Is there a site for the KTM 1290 super adventure S faults pls? Tks :-) great channel

@ToCoolToBeOld 5 жыл бұрын

Went to the KTM dealers yesterday in France & was told only 500 790 adventure r were allocated to Europe. None available until next year.

@Lomv51 5 жыл бұрын

Yes, I just got mine 6-19-19. I wanted one of the one's made at KTM Austria and not China so I decided to buy a first year bike. I haven't seen any of the problems yet on my bike that have been described here and elsewhere (it's early yet). My only complaint about this new bike, actually applies to virtually all new bikes and that is that the accessories needed for the bike are ether not available, sold out or take a year before you can buy them. Case in point, I have to order a hard case mounting plate from Belgrade, Serbia and then purchase the Givi hardware from Amazon to be able to mount my Monokey hard case on the bike. I would have never know about this workaround if I hadn't seen it on KZfaq. Go to Givi's website and look for the KTM 790 Adventure adapter plate for their hard case, you won't find one. I'll stop bitching now, I'm very happy that I was able to get one of the 2019 KTM 790 Adventure R. BTW I did hear that all of the 790 motors will continue to be built in Austria, even if the bike assembly goes to China.

@dexio85 5 жыл бұрын

Gear shift lever screws, TFT shutting itself off, sub-frame screws were tighten to much (the thread broke while trying to unscrew them), fuel gauge going crazy from time to time (especially when parking bike on the hill), the left-hand side buttons and the heated grips button got stuck from dirt after diving with the bike in the swamp (they are not proper IPxx apparently) and the chain lube "leak" that got me scared. I did 7000km so far and the bike handles and rides GREAT so I'm happy overall with it since so far everything I report gets replaced fast at the dealer. But that said I would not recommend this bike to someone that is not from the era that you had to take care of your motorcycle and wants something that is completely maintenance-free.

@ridewithmimi 2 жыл бұрын

Just got mine changed recently for versys 650 to 790 adventure... WOBBLING AND HIGH SPEED LIKE 140 KMH

@gregbristowe3057 5 жыл бұрын

KTM has changed from ' ready to race' to ' a trip to dealer will sort this out' !!

@bbouchan1 5 жыл бұрын

I've got a 1290 Superduke & i've got a leak problem!................but at my age that's normal :)

@robsonenduro3316 5 жыл бұрын

that tank derbies I never understand, how hard it is to make it right??? almost all adventure bike from ktm are having this issues leading to fuel pump failure! for such chunk of money I would expect more damn it.

@thomasrosenwirth7035 5 жыл бұрын

Mine had Tank, gear lever and coolant issue. Thanks to proactive FB investigation and Eric‘s FAQ, I was able to hand the dealer a copy of the FAQ to get it right before handover :-) No issue during operation. Very happy Customer and Adventure Rider

@robhasty4399 5 жыл бұрын

I just saw you on an old episode of off-road in Transylvania back in 2017. Cool. Keep up the good work

@skyworks1621 5 жыл бұрын

A premium brand made in China like the GS 850, no thanks, glad my Suzuki is still made in Japan.

@yybj002 4 жыл бұрын

I think 850gs made in Germany .

@alexalexeev695 4 жыл бұрын

GSs engine is being manufactured in china , but the bike's assembly place is the factory in Berlin

@marianoragaglia2918 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for video ! Have you heard about some oil consumption on the 790R, even when little ?

@yassine6786 4 жыл бұрын

One issue that many owner have, as I do as well, is leakage of the front break reservoir

@toddstephenson7154 5 жыл бұрын

Great well balanced reporting. I just went out to my shed and realised that I don’t own a 790 so I shouldn’t be effected by these issues. Look forward to next time ✊🏻

@LongWayHome 5 жыл бұрын

:)))) It's good that you had to check your garage though.

@pistolpete6321 5 жыл бұрын

Good to know details!

@jimenagulla9081 5 жыл бұрын

So far, so good, only 550 miles, gas gauge does indee seem a little wonky, gear case is a little notchy, but I'm thinking with some more miles and full synthetic oil it will smooth out. I did notice a little oil on the lower gasket when I just got it, no dripping, just moist, I wiped it off and it never came back. Time will tell, but one thing is for sure, I love this bike!

@Ariautoace 2 жыл бұрын

I could listen to this dude all day, straight to the point and what I want to hear. Thank you.

@mbal4052 5 жыл бұрын

Hard to beat Japanese..(having owned over 55 bikes of all makes)

@thevtadventure1062 5 жыл бұрын

Yikes! I love the looks and suspension but i think im sticking with the Triumph Tiger 800!!

@Kevin-fl5mn 5 жыл бұрын

Had my 790 for a couple of months and happy to report that I haven’t had any of the issues reported. Enjoy your reports but now I need a new torque wrench because mine doesn’t have nano meters😜

@LongWayHome 5 жыл бұрын

:))))) yes. nano torques are new age stuff.

@Braapncamp 5 жыл бұрын

No issues so far, build date 22 May and delivery first week in June.

@henryhiggins2021 5 жыл бұрын

2:02 is the coolant hose swollen already ?

@kamilf9558 5 жыл бұрын

Thumbs up 👍 Thanks for sharing Peace

@dusdroadadventures7978 5 жыл бұрын

So not to long ago I mentioned waiting a couple years before buying the 790 umm well I bought probably one of the only ones left in the eastern US. “Bax Bike” is my new 790 ADV R. Only at 140 miles and no issues yet.

@DaveDayve 5 жыл бұрын

Tft is from the 390 duke. It fogs up just the same

@5420simon 5 жыл бұрын

Will KTM be reducing the price dramatically as it will soon be produced using keep labour?

@ericharris6854 4 жыл бұрын

My 2019 790 adventure had an oil leak on the 600 mile break in service. This was a result of a bad crank shaft seal. Replaced by the dealer without any issue, So far... I'm still waiting on the completion of my service one week later.

@nofixedplan 5 жыл бұрын

At 3.06 I think you mean to say 10 Newton-Meter not nano-meter! 😊

@LongWayHome 5 жыл бұрын

nano-meter torque wrenches are the future :D:D

@user-cx2bk6pm2f 5 жыл бұрын

Yay. I'm the 1,000th viewer. Brilliant videos on this channel.

@LongWayHome 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks G-Man

@pierreblomdahl783 5 жыл бұрын

Heard today that KTM has stated that the 790 adventure will NOT be built in china after all. Time will tell.

@bonjurgen 4 жыл бұрын

Its built in the philippines just this year 2020

@adventureone766 5 жыл бұрын

A trip to the dealer, real great adventures there.

@peterfrancis4769 5 жыл бұрын

Once again, a crowd funded quality control department. Great show as usual, thanks mate.

@FanOWater 5 жыл бұрын

I've only had mine for two weeks, but I do have over 700 miles on it and so far no problems at all. One minor issue - sometimes neutral is hard to find. Reminds me of my Ducati's.

@jimenagulla9081 5 жыл бұрын

Same here, false neutrals, a little difficult to find neutral, I'm thinking it needs to break in, only 550 miles so far.

@ronaldwhite5670 5 жыл бұрын

Good stuff

@SaladDodger1024 5 жыл бұрын

Had some minor issues but it’s still an ace bike. Over 5000 miles already and happy with purchase.

@2loulucas 5 жыл бұрын

SaladDodger1024 I’m anxious for that to come out also

@RandyHartono 4 жыл бұрын

Woooow let's try and buy one

@ERUtheWINDRIDER 5 жыл бұрын

Ktm 790 will be manufactured in Austria for 2020 at least. After that is unclear if it will be moved to China or India or it may remain in Austria. So, the best year for 790 is 2020 and the first batch it will be available in late 2019.

@ZebSmithulon 5 жыл бұрын

That would be a smart move. They're selling all of them that they can make, why mess with a good thing?

@gavriil4592 5 жыл бұрын

given that (1) some of the issues are not unique to the 790Adv but exist across most ktm bikes (see oil leaks/engine cases), (2) it is a real turn off to "contact your dealership" more than once for a brand new bike, and (3) some of the alternatives (hopefully) don't suffer from so many issues....then, maybe...just maybe....Tenere 700????? :-) :-) :-)

@anojsemtu Жыл бұрын

T700 has issuess of her own (exhaust placement, sidestand switch, easy to bend handlebar mount, leaking forks, shock leverage exposed) .... basically like any other modern bike

@murzidan38 3 жыл бұрын

i have a 790 S. and the first start in the morning looks a problem. needs 3 trys to be on. I just discover if i wait a lot before start the engine it will start great ( like waiting 40 seconds)

@cpuuk 5 жыл бұрын

What, you dare criticize BMW fully automatic front end suspension self adjustment! Speaking of Chinese made bikes, didn't the early 850GS suffer from oil pump failure?

@Coldgecko 3 жыл бұрын

I have a 2019 BMW F850GSA. I took it on a 30,000 ride from Miami to Thailand the day after I picked it up... Not one issue. Zero. The bike worked flawlessly -- only needed a service and tires. BMW's are hassle free -- and I have been around the world on R1200GSA's. I'm looking at a KTM to go from Miami to South Africa on my next trip to save 100 pounds -- and I'm scared shitless. KTM is not BMW... Not even close. You travel in the world and 95% of adventure riders drive BMW for a reason. Still, I'm reading and hoping KTM can get their act together. I'm scared.

@guypritchard2451 4 жыл бұрын

Received a recall today for rear brake line

@bonjurgen 4 жыл бұрын

they started producing the ktm 790 lineup in the philippines just this year (2020)

@retunedas3390 5 жыл бұрын

That's not the level of quality an Austrian premium product should achieve on the market!

@Johnr37us 2 жыл бұрын

My cam chain started making a bunch of noise at 4200 miles so it’s now sitting in the garage to take to the dealer it’s a 2019 so it’s out of warranty and six months ago the oldest stopped up in the clutch basket and ate fried the clutch.

@12masterr 5 жыл бұрын

In the meantime, my bmw 850 gsa with 5k miles and Chinese engine dint have one single issue!

@cyclopathic998 5 жыл бұрын

How about engine crack where the pegs attached to engine case? Who was genius who decided to attach them to case instead of the frame in the first place?

@lassivaatamoinen5468 5 жыл бұрын

Where exactly? media.zigcdn.com/media/content/2019/Jun/ktm-790-adventure-r-rally-6_720x540.jpg

@kkhalifah1019 3 жыл бұрын

No mention of the infamous clutch plates burning out due to lubrication failure?

@marshallfischer3667 5 жыл бұрын

My issue is that I don't have one.

@LongWayHome 5 жыл бұрын

Now that's an issue! :D

@jimenagulla9081 5 жыл бұрын

I got mine....awwwwyeah

@diegocella6791 5 жыл бұрын

Seen the GSA in that colour scheme bring tear to my eye... But let's get to the meat of the matter, it's not thet there are problem, it's how the brand are responding to it. So if it's a matter, it leaks oil, no problem we'll fix it, and here a courtesy bike. it's super. But what if the Brand (or to be precise the Mechanic who rappresent the Brand) don't whant to recocnize the problem and fix it? (Yes i'm in the middle of a shitstorm with BMW), ok the basic problem and how to fix them (or if there was a recall) but more important is, is there a mechanic who can fix the problem that you didn't create under warrany?

@raghavendrap6221 4 жыл бұрын

Does the quality gets degraded if the ktms are manufactured in china.

@tomaszkrolak9958 4 ай бұрын

Cześć.Planuję w niedługim czasie zakup motocykla i biorę pod uwagę nowe ktm 790 , używany triumph tiger 800 lub suzuki vstrom650,bardzo podoba mi się ktm 790 ma same zalety,ale wady i niedognięcia mnie przerażają.

@davealbright517 5 жыл бұрын

Only issue I have is the BRAKE Light stays bright while riding.

@LongWayHome 5 жыл бұрын

This was one of the issues: 790adventure.net/early-faults/brake-light-permanently-on/

@dormstories 5 жыл бұрын

I see a Romania sticker on the pannier in the background. Passing through?

@LongWayHome 5 жыл бұрын

This is where I live :)

@dormstories 5 жыл бұрын

@@LongWayHome Bun asa :)

@jamoyme4475 Жыл бұрын

TFT display problem? I called KTM but they won’t replace it. They should change their color from orange to lemon 🍋

@exothermal.sprocket 5 жыл бұрын

Frankly all these issues are quite minor. Won't take a whole lot for KTM corporate to button all this up. It's not like a recall to replace half a gearbox.

@MrPaulo1400 5 жыл бұрын

Sincerly, since the 790 are out, they bring way too much bad image of KTM...are the 1290 SAR also build in China?

@DaveDayve 5 жыл бұрын

If the 1290 was built in China it would be better :-p

@curtchaffee 5 жыл бұрын

What? A new model KTM with manufacturing issues? Color me shocked. Remember when we were discussing whether we should jump on the KTM 790 AD bandwagon over the coming Yamaha 700 Tenere?

@LongWayHome 5 жыл бұрын

Both. The answer is to get both :D

@curtchaffee 5 жыл бұрын

@@LongWayHome Ha! yes, so I can ride the Tenere out for help.

@jimenagulla9081 5 жыл бұрын

No competition, 790 is leagues above the tenere, all these things are little compared to the whole picture.5 gallons of gas, 20 more hp, fully adjustable, 9.5 inch travel WP suspension, bolt on sub frame, twin 310mm brakes.....you can have your tenere......

@droflivelife 12 күн бұрын

All fixed now. Finally good.

@terenceokeeffesmotorcyclestuff 5 жыл бұрын

Not Nano-Metres..........

@LongWayHome 5 жыл бұрын

I have to mess up at least once in every video so..... :D:D

@Hakan_Sivrikaya 5 жыл бұрын

My problem is I dont own one...:)

@rhonwyngilbert4102 5 жыл бұрын

790 Such a expensive bike. What is ktm doing @ refinement stages?... 2nd hand japanese bikes would never give these problems

@Angry-Lynx 5 жыл бұрын

And will never offer half performance and smiles per km ;)

@F.Krueger-cs4vk 5 жыл бұрын

Alot of trips to the dealer.

@sandrotheuma4317 4 жыл бұрын

That's what happens when your adventurous and try new bikes , engines , models , concepts etc ! You have issues ! It comes with trying ! It's much easier to use an engine that's been around for decades and risk nothing , and end up with the same bike year after year with a few modifications 😔😔😔

@DifferentSpokesTV 5 жыл бұрын

Not a dealbreaker. Most new bikes have some issues. Hopefully KTM addresses them in a timely manner.

@mattcoates8988 5 жыл бұрын

Like they have managed to sort the clutch slave which has been on going for years

@dominicthorburn6922 5 жыл бұрын

10 Newton Meters NOT Nano Meters torque on the gear selector bolt!

@juliovillagran2012 4 жыл бұрын

Japanese brand! And that is all. Supertener 1200ZE owner :)

@slackrbot 5 жыл бұрын

I am surprised you didn't bag on the tinderbox issue (a.k.a. crap slot), which has a tendency to collect debris which, if flamable, can be ignited by the exhaust header. If you own a 790 adv, buy a crap flap!

@idratherberiding3456 5 жыл бұрын

No issues on mine. Yet. LOL

@zefautino 5 жыл бұрын

Nanometers! Newton meters, was it? Where's the pink?

@LongWayHome 5 жыл бұрын

Forgot to turn the pink on. Its there though :D

@zefautino 5 жыл бұрын

@@LongWayHome Found it. Stealth flamingo mode on. 😉

@javierc2726 6 ай бұрын

So basically you read a website. Just give the link and end the video

@deanmiller8873 4 жыл бұрын

thank you for sharing, additionally the 790adventure.net is a great reference!

@IRLtrolls 5 жыл бұрын

Ha! I had a discussion about the 790 and T7 on reddits r/motorcycle sub and I said that Japanese manufacturers and generally more reliable than European manufacturers and a few guys with orange koolaid on their lips attacked me, said I didn't know what I was talking about and that KTM is very reliable... Statistics say otherwise.

@grego10r 5 жыл бұрын

ktm no ty JAPANESE BIKES ftw

@fnq-8890 5 жыл бұрын

KTM love to highbrow it over the Japanese but their quality control boss must have a shitload of dirt on KTM’s CEO otherwise his or her’s arse would have been kicked to the curb years ago. How many fuckups can you have with wth these bikes until you start taking it seriously. The new adventure 790 is the latest in a long line of bikes released well before even the most basic of problems were sorted out. ‘KTM .. Rebel’s without a Clue’

@rationalityfirst 5 жыл бұрын

TIL: torque is measured in nanometers.

@Discoverortho1 5 жыл бұрын

When you mentionned the C word, I stopped listening.

@j-way1809 3 жыл бұрын

Made in China? Yikes. I sure hope not.

@Puttj 5 жыл бұрын

Ktm sux

@tosgem 5 жыл бұрын

Typical ktm. Typical euro

@rawiczrawa3561 5 жыл бұрын

this is not good enough for such expensive bike. This is just crap quality for heaps of money ! Stay away from KTM - substandard quality for lots of money. Shame on you KTM!!!

@Angry-Lynx 5 жыл бұрын

R U polish?