I have owned a few Duke platform bikes, and they are simply magical to ride. I have owned almost every major brand bike, Japinees, Italian and Austrian. I always seem to come back to KTM. It is just a great all-around package. Even the Chinees brand KTM brakes are super good. They are every bit as good as the Brembo brakes on either of my Aprilia's. Keep in mind CF Moto won the Moto 3 world championship this year. A KTM designed Chinees built bike. I had a few problems with my Duke 690 but KTM took care of issues without a problem. Don't buy in to the online BS about the cams. There were issues on the early models, but if you watch newer videos KTM has fixed the issues and is reimbursing the people that had cam problems. Also, the people that have the new heads are reporting no problems. Ride safe!
Valid points about your purchase (i liked the bike and bought it for the exact same reasons) It doesn’t seem for the 2023 model to have camshaft issues
Fellow KTM rider. I’m truly happy for you. I purchased a new 2023 KTM 890 adventure S model, it now Just short of 3000 miles on the clock. Everything they say on RUclips is 100% correct, I’ve had nothing but runability/reliability problems with my bike… So frustrated. Now I tell everybody do not buy KTM until you fully research them. I should’ve listened to my inner self, and stuck with the Japanese brand of motorcycles. You can’t go wrong there. Maybe I just got the lemon out of the whole bunch😡 Anyways, enjoy your new motorcycle, and be safe out there.
I’m very sorry to hear about that…I hope whatever problems you have KTM will repair or replace at no cost to you. I did not know about any of the issues until after I purchased the bike, my fingers are crossed.
The cam issue and the fact it's made in China scares me, the fact KTM gouges for the tech pack turns me off. I looked at the 990 same things there up sell for the quick shifter and the cruise control. I do really like KTM's just not sure.
I have the exact same reservations about the 790. The cam issue really scares me because it won't be found until the valve check which will be outside of the warranty period. Having said that, I'd still like to add it to my Streetfighter V4S
Congratulations on the new bike - have fun and ride safe!
I love my 790👌
I have owned a few Duke platform bikes, and they are simply magical to ride. I have owned almost every major brand bike, Japinees, Italian and Austrian. I always seem to come back to KTM. It is just a great all-around package. Even the Chinees brand KTM brakes are super good. They are every bit as good as the Brembo brakes on either of my Aprilia's. Keep in mind CF Moto won the Moto 3 world championship this year. A KTM designed Chinees built bike. I had a few problems with my Duke 690 but KTM took care of issues without a problem. Don't buy in to the online BS about the cams. There were issues on the early models, but if you watch newer videos KTM has fixed the issues and is reimbursing the people that had cam problems. Also, the people that have the new heads are reporting no problems. Ride safe!
@@mikeglick3507 Thank for the info…I really like KTM bikes too.
Valid points about your purchase (i liked the bike and bought it for the exact same reasons)
It doesn’t seem for the 2023 model to have camshaft issues
Thanks!
Ur absolutly right, i have the same bike..and love it ! Have fun 😃
@@thomasperl1172 Thanks!
KTM 790/890 Resolving The Camshaft Issues! Check out this video and put your mind at ease
@@mikeglick3507 Okay, I will.
Fellow KTM rider. I’m truly happy for you. I purchased a new 2023 KTM 890 adventure S model, it now Just short of 3000 miles on the clock. Everything they say on RUclips is 100% correct, I’ve had nothing but runability/reliability problems with my bike… So frustrated. Now I tell everybody do not buy KTM until you fully research them. I should’ve listened to my inner self, and stuck with the Japanese brand of motorcycles. You can’t go wrong there. Maybe I just got the lemon out of the whole bunch😡 Anyways, enjoy your new motorcycle, and be safe out there.
I’m very sorry to hear about that…I hope whatever problems you have KTM will repair or replace at no cost to you. I did not know about any of the issues until after I purchased the bike, my fingers are crossed.
Same with me. If I could do it all over again, I would’ve bought Suzuki‘s 800 Vstrom or Honda’s 750 Transalp… Can’t go wrong there👍
For what it’s worth: my 890 adventure has been faultless for 9000km now and I love it more and more.
I stuck with japenese KTM 790 890 have major issues with cylinder heads with oil pump pressure issues .
Yeah, I saw that too…such a nice bike to have these problems.
Great review man, I'm still going to buy an 890R tomorrow regardless of the issues as you're correct, they are fun bikes.
Thanks, they are really fun bike!
The cam issue and the fact it's made in China scares me, the fact KTM gouges for the tech pack turns me off. I looked at the 990 same things there up sell for the quick shifter and the cruise control. I do really like KTM's just not sure.
@@RodeoRides Yeah, I understand…the day I bought mine is when I heard about all this news.
I have the exact same reservations about the 790. The cam issue really scares me because it won't be found until the valve check which will be outside of the warranty period. Having said that, I'd still like to add it to my Streetfighter V4S
Just don't there's design flaw that range engines should not wear out cams at 15 k