I’ve put 4K miles on my 2024 KTM 790 ADV in the last 3 months.
So far it’s been pretty reliable! We will get to that in a minute.
Handling: The bike handles awesome! My previous bike was an XSR900 and this bike even with 50/50 tires and a 21” front wheel handles and corners better. The balance and the way it falls into a corner is exceptional.
Power: below 3k RPM the engine is fairly weak in 5th and 6th gear. After all it is only 799CC. From 4K-9K RPM the power is phenomenal. The midrange punch is really enjoyable.
Maintenance: maintenance is fairly straightforward. It’s not as easy to service as the XSR was, but it’s fairly straightforward. KTM allows access to the oil service reset reminder without visiting a dealer which is nice. It will get its 3rd oil change this week before I head out west on a 6k mile trip next week.
Reliability: Overall reliability has been pretty good. The bike uses no oil between oil changes. I have installed an aftermarket timing chain tensioner from Dirt Tricks which quiets some of that “KTM rattle” at idle. It hasn’t left me stranded. That said, the countershaft seal is starting to weep some oil. I’ve contacted the Dealer and they have scheduled me right in for a warranty replacement (common issue they said). The chain has not stretched any at all and it was running a tad tight after I put on the luggage and racks, so the CSS could have been something I caused from riding about 600mi on an overly tight chain…ooops
I’ve had one random turn signal failure error on the dash which they are going to check on. Possibly an ECU update for certain glitches.
Overall I’m happy with its reliability this far considering this is an $11k Chinese (CF Moto) assembled motorcycle.
Cost of ownership: so far the bike has been fairly affordable to maintain. I’ve spent money to change the oil 3 times with Amsoil 15w50 Metric, o-rings, and factory oil filters.
Bike gets a consistent 56MPG with mixed riding. On the highway it gets about 59MPG which is fantastic in my opinion for a 95HP bike.
Upgrades: I’ve installed the KTM Heated grips which allow control through the display and the factory controls. I’ve also installed Tusk pannier racks and Olympus panniers, a harbor freight pelican style top case, a Puig screen, as well as a vented seat cover.
In the next week I will be having the CSS replaced under warranty and a new set of Pirelli tires installed. I will be leaving on a 6k mile cross country trip. I will update with a 10k mile review and some photos in a month or two.
So far it’s been pretty reliable! We will get to that in a minute.
Handling: The bike handles awesome! My previous bike was an XSR900 and this bike even with 50/50 tires and a 21” front wheel handles and corners better. The balance and the way it falls into a corner is exceptional.
Power: below 3k RPM the engine is fairly weak in 5th and 6th gear. After all it is only 799CC. From 4K-9K RPM the power is phenomenal. The midrange punch is really enjoyable.
Maintenance: maintenance is fairly straightforward. It’s not as easy to service as the XSR was, but it’s fairly straightforward. KTM allows access to the oil service reset reminder without visiting a dealer which is nice. It will get its 3rd oil change this week before I head out west on a 6k mile trip next week.
Reliability: Overall reliability has been pretty good. The bike uses no oil between oil changes. I have installed an aftermarket timing chain tensioner from Dirt Tricks which quiets some of that “KTM rattle” at idle. It hasn’t left me stranded. That said, the countershaft seal is starting to weep some oil. I’ve contacted the Dealer and they have scheduled me right in for a warranty replacement (common issue they said). The chain has not stretched any at all and it was running a tad tight after I put on the luggage and racks, so the CSS could have been something I caused from riding about 600mi on an overly tight chain…ooops
I’ve had one random turn signal failure error on the dash which they are going to check on. Possibly an ECU update for certain glitches.
Overall I’m happy with its reliability this far considering this is an $11k Chinese (CF Moto) assembled motorcycle.
Cost of ownership: so far the bike has been fairly affordable to maintain. I’ve spent money to change the oil 3 times with Amsoil 15w50 Metric, o-rings, and factory oil filters.
Bike gets a consistent 56MPG with mixed riding. On the highway it gets about 59MPG which is fantastic in my opinion for a 95HP bike.
Upgrades: I’ve installed the KTM Heated grips which allow control through the display and the factory controls. I’ve also installed Tusk pannier racks and Olympus panniers, a harbor freight pelican style top case, a Puig screen, as well as a vented seat cover.
In the next week I will be having the CSS replaced under warranty and a new set of Pirelli tires installed. I will be leaving on a 6k mile cross country trip. I will update with a 10k mile review and some photos in a month or two.
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