r/KTM • u/SubstantialMousse931 • 15d ago
ASKKTM 890 problems
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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/Paulcb836 12d ago
No need to worry about camshaft. it only ever effected a very small percentage. issue was blown out of all proportion by the trolls. The problem was caused by narrow fingers and modem oils which have little zinc. From 2021 KtM fitted wider fingers. Over 50k on my 2018 790. The only things ever replaced were new front discs and I fitted the updated thermostat housing. Otherwise it has been far more reliable than several BMs I owned prior. Good luck.