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I would tend to agree with you 100% - but nobody knows for sure and until KTM is more forthcoming, it shall remain a mystery :(

It also doesnt help that there's chatter that the valve clearances are on the tight side when the bikes leave the factory. KTM...

The valve clearance seem to become too tight early on. The manual states 30k km. Mechanics in the industry say earlier on these engines...

Yebo. Some mechanics with years and years experience stated that the intervals are way too widespread. Oil and oil filter should be done...

thank you @JPW for helping me find a LAMBDA sensor, it'll be picked up in the Cape tomorrow and be heading up to me for fitment and...

The 1st inspection is only due at 30,000km's on the 790 and 890's. I bought it new and I'm very particular about air filters, I've run a...

Some feedback on my cold start issues, I was just with Mark at KTM Centurion. The cause was the valve clearances or lack there of on the...

In all honesty I don't think the dealership took that into consideration because they did apply some discount where they could, so...

These cam issues is evident every where.When i bought my 2nd hand R1200gs rallye it also had a horrible noise. Its a noise i have gotten...

Can't seem to find that comment now, however it does indeed look like KTM SA did not renew their contract with Motorex... Received my...

On the BM i will very carefull as the motor is build by the same people that builds the very explosive KTM motor . . . The Jaarnajaar...

This is still the best bike that I've owned and ridden, I just want it to work as it should - there is nothing out there that compares...

Thank you, hoping it's something not as serious.

Hi JPW yes lets hope all your issues are now at an end. If i was you i will definitely take a look at the cams after say 5000kms or so. . .

Wishing you 10,000's of hassle free km's on her 🤞 Mine is at KTM Centurion, they're trying to figure out what's causing the cold start...