Camshafts wear out prematurely, rendering engine inoperable. This could cause bike to stall in middle of traffic and hurt someone. KTM has known for years but not doing anything about it.
Engine & cooling
KTM 790 Duke Engine problems by year
1 complaints filed with NHTSA about the KTM 790 Duke's engine & cooling. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.
Engine complaints by model year
| Year | Engine complaints | Crashes | Injuries | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Latest 790 Duke engine complaints
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data