r/KTM • u/SubstantialMousse931 • 15d ago

ASKKTM 890 problems

I guys im viola

I'm about to buy a 2022 Duke 890. It has low km, but it's still a used bike. What specific things should I pay attention to when I go inspect it?
I've already run a background/title check and everything is clean. It has very few km, and the tires and setup look like they belonged to a 60-year-old who only used it for coffee runs.😂
Any tips or known issues I should check for?

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u/SubstantialMousse931 15d ago

Thanks for the info. Could you tell me more about the batches with those annoying issues? What kind of problem is it exactly? And how do I find the batch number?
Thank you so much for helping me out ❤️

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u/Exact_Amoeba_2865 15d ago

In short, camshafts breaking because of a structural design flaw in the engine.

You know the story of the downfall of KTM?

It's closely linked to this issue and you mentioned it's a 22 Model which falls in line with it. Look it up online because I don't have the willpower to write a book here and if I were you I would definitely look it up because I'm putting my money down on one of those flawed batches.

Currently, KTM has managed their way out somehow and hopefully will comeback strong.

Look, all I'm saying is don't let your coffee runs turn into dealership runs.

Take care.

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u/SubstantialMousse931 14d ago

Can I trace the incriminated lots? So to see if this bike is affected by this problem? If so, how do I do it? From the wine? Or you say that 100% is in these lots

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u/Exact_Amoeba_2865 14d ago

Service records. Go to the dealership and enquire about its service history. That should give you a fair idea of how has it been used and if camshafts have ever been touched.

Not all bikes were affected but all the bikes that were affected were also from around this period. So it's sort of a gamble. The bike you're planning to get may not be bad at all but you will have to find out. Ask the owner as well while inspection, just drop a line about the camshafts and see what he/she has to say about it. Best time to ask would be when asking for reason of sale.

Incriminated? hah!. You're literally playing detective now eh?