2021 Ktm 790 Adventure RProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 22 owner complaints about the 2021 Ktm 790 Adventure R, most often about the engine. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 11, 2026. Updated daily.
Where the 2021 Ktm 790 Adventure R has problems
22 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 11 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 8 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 5 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 4 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 |
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2021 Ktm 790 Adventure R recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2021 vs. every other 790 Adventure R year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 790 Adventure R median. How we score
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What 790 Adventure R owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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 checked the cam shafts condition at only 3900 miles since there are a lot of people with the same motorcycle mentioning this issue and there is an unsuspected wear starting to happen. Motorcycle always ran on recommended Motorex oil and air filter was maintained as it should be.
Difficult cold start ups. When the bike is cold or has been sitting for 1-2 weeks and I start it up intermittently the bike has problems starting up and running. Will stall out and need to attempt to restart it several times before it will run. Appears to be running on a single cylinder for 30-45…
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