Ktm 390 ADVENTURE R problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
13 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
100 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2025 to 2026 model years. Data snapshot: . 2 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 6 of 13 complaints (46.2%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Engine operation | 7 | 53.8% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 6 |
| Engine | 6 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 4 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 |
| Structure:Motorcycle:Kickstand/Center Stand | 2 |
| Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
Electrical System: 6; Engine: 6; Fuel/Propulsion System: 4; Exterior Lighting: 2; Structure:Motorcycle:Kickstand/Center Stand: 2; Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal: 1; Unknown Or Other: 1; Vehicle Speed Control: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 2 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 2; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (2). 11 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 |
| 2026 | 4 |
2025: 9; 2026: 4
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Engine operation appears in 7 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11682004 · 2025-08-20 (August 20, 2025)
On several occasions the motorcycle stalls and the engine cuts off when coming to a stop from highway speed as you approach an intersection, stop light, stop sign creating a hazardous and dangerous condition
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11682004 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11690667 · 2025-09-30 (September 30, 2025)
Engine constantly stalls when coming to stop. It has stalled at stoplights and intersections when trying to takeoff. It’s also stalled when coming to a stop with the clutch in the engine dies. I have been riding motorcycles for 50+ years. It’s been to the dealer several times and it still does it. Install several times every time I take it for a ride.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11690667 at NHTSA ↗
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 |
| 2026 | 0 |
2025: 2; 2026: 0