Originally Posted by Jane Omorogbe from UK MSN on the KTM990SM
Time goes so fast. It seems like just the other day that you were posting on here having just bought the bike.
I'm glad that you're having a blast with it.
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Well the first 1k was running it in, so I was actually quite good. Didn't change out of street, no excessive revs, no gravel, barely got her dirty save for some bugs.
Kinda scares me for the next TKC80... It's actually odd wanting to explore the higher revs now, as she really comes alive, exhaust note changes, then you think... uh, the rear needs to last at least a little bit...
Originally Posted by Jane Omorogbe from UK MSN on the KTM990SM
An enjoyable read thank you Geoff.
I especially understand the crossed fingers from friends when talking about buying a KTM. Got the same reaction myself back in 2015. Even after purchase, any warranty issue would be met with a bunch of "I told you so's". However, after fitting 29 tyres, 3 chain sprocket sets, 380+ fuel fills and 115,000km, I kinda think they're keeping quiet now.
My rotors were replaced under warranty, though it's believed the issue actually lies with poor front wheel casting. Perhaps the 790 shares this?
Overall I've loved this bike and I don't plan on parting with it anytime soon. If I did, I think I'd be looking at another KTM 1290.
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Thanks Owl! The fun I've had from this bike massively outweighs any of its quirks and delighted to hear you feel the same. One of the 790 forum members had the wheel problem that you described. I'll do an update when I hear back from Boyds as they were liaising with the KTM importer.
its interesting, when I got my first GS there were those telling me it would be hienous to run and have lots of problems, nope!
On the KTM side, not sure if any of you follow Brett Tkacs, he bought a 790 Adventure. His video test riding it is titled "best adventure bike out there" or some such.
From new he has a list of warranty issues including 2 significant rear brake issues (caliper came away from its mount and rear brake on fire/overheating)
He loves the bike, meanwhile lots of comment along the "told you so" lines.
they are machines, machines break don't they?
I like Geoff's measure for telling if you have the right bike or not, do you have a second look or give it a pat when you walk past? If yes, its all good. Wisdom indeed!
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Hi Paul,
I know Brett's name but must follow up with a looksee now - thank you!
One of our Rotorua IAM members has a 790 Adventure and loves it and a friend of mine down your way has just bought one. I'd probably go for the 390 for use on the gravel up our way (although the urge to get a Desert Sled is also there ). I've just had an email from Boyd's saying that KTM will be supplying new disc rotors under warranty. Looking forward to that.
Yep, staring at your bike or fondling it is a dead giveaway
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