2019 KTM 790 Adventure Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 75%of 12 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 3,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the brakes of the 2019 KTM 790 Adventure, 75% of the 12 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 3,000 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I puurchased the motorcycle new on 11/19/19. After 3k miles the front wheel and suspension began lurching severely when the front brake is applied in motion on city streets. At slow speeds when approaching a stop sign/light the lurching is worse to the point where I can only use the rear brake to stop the machine. I have nearly lost control of the motorcycle on several occassions when turning on pavement at low speed due to the severe lurching when applying the front brake. …”
NHTSA complaint #11384998, filed 2020-12, 3,000 miles“When slowing with the front brake there is a pulsing sensation, like the brake grabs and then releases. I first noticed this on the highway with strong breaking from about 70 MPH. It felt like a strong high frequency vibration in the front of the bike. It is most noticeable at lower speeds, when slowing for a stop light or stop sign. When I took the bike in for scheduled service I told the dealership about it and asked them to check the brakes. This was in november when the bike was only 5 months old. The dealership informed me the front brake rotors were warped by about 10mm. …”
NHTSA complaint #11289506, filed 2019-12, 6,000 miles“Front brake lever inconsistent, then front brake began applying itself forcing unwanted reduction of speed during highway use and overheating of front brake. The only way to get brake to release was to pull brake lever very hard and suddenly multiple times to force engagement of anti-lock system, at which point the brakes would release.”
NHTSA complaint #11378689, filed 2020-12, 17,000 miles“Oil leak at counter shaft seal, repaired by Ktm safety recall on rear brakes dash goes' blank while riding, steering dampener failed water pump leaked the clutch failed ( slipping ) Ktm declined to repair this, I took it upon myself and found a broken clutch plate. …”
NHTSA complaint #11382803, filed 2020-12, 6,000 miles“Two issues, after 2k miles the front rotors are warped, Ktm will not cover this under warranty top break fluid reservoir leaking even after replacing rubber gasket.”
NHTSA complaint #11364463, filed 2020-10, 2,000 milesRelated recalls
- 21V304000Apr 30, 2021KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 KTM 790 Adventure and 790 Adventure R, and 2020 KTM 790 Adventure R Rally motorcycles. The front…Covers: KTM 790 Adventure 2019–2020, 790 Adventure R 2019–2020, 790 Adventure R Rally 2020
- 20V198000Apr 6, 2020KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 790 Adventure and 790 Adventure R motorcycles. The rear brake hose may overheat, causing the rear…Covers: KTM 790 Adventure 2019–2020, 790 Adventure R 2019–2020
Related service bulletins
- 10203673Apr 20, 2021On affected motorcycles there is a possibility that the preload force of the return spring is too low and does not meet the specified tolerance. This could result in the brake…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 9% |
| 2019 | 9 | 75% |
Other parts of the 2019 KTM 790 Adventure
3 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2019 KTM 790 Adventure
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology