KTM 790 Adventure 2024 Maintenance Schedule
The 2024 KTM 790 Adventure maintenance schedule below covers the manufacturer's recommended service intervals for spark plugs, general maintenance, brake fluid, oil, tires, drive chain maintenance, valve clearance, air filter and coolant. Intervals are shown in kilometres by default and can be switched to miles.
799ccEngine size
45Maintenance items
Official manufacturer manual
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Full schedule
| Task | Interval | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spark plug replacement | Every 30,000 km · Replace every 30,000 km | Easy | Change the spark plugs. |
| Read out trouble code memory (KTM diagnostics tool) | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Read out the trouble code memory using the KTM diagnostics tool. |
| Program shift shaft sensor | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Program the shift shaft sensor. |
| Check electrical system functioning | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check that the electrical system is functioning properly. |
| Check front brake linings secured | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check that the brake linings of the front brake are secured. |
| Check rear brake linings secured | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check that the brake linings of the rear brake are secured. |
| Check brake discs | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check the brake discs for wear and damage. |
| Check brake lines for damage and leakage | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect brake lines/hoses for damage and leakage. |
| Check front brake fluid level | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check front brake fluid reservoir level. |
| Change front brake fluid | Every 24 months · Replace every 24 months | Moderate | Replace front brake fluid. |
| Check rear brake fluid level | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check rear brake fluid reservoir level. |
| Change rear brake fluid | Every 24 months · Replace every 24 months | Moderate | Replace rear brake fluid. |
| Check free travel of clutch lever | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check the free travel of the clutch lever. |
| Check free travel of foot brake lever | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check the free travel of the foot brake lever. |
| Engine oil & filter change, clean oil screens | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Change the engine oil and the oil filter, clean the oil screens. |
| Check all hoses for cracking, tightness, and routing | Every 15,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check all hoses (fuel, cooling, bleeder, drainage hoses, etc.) and sleeves for cracking, tightness, and correct routing. |
| Empty drainage hoses | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Empty the drainage hoses. |
| Check cables for damage and kink-free routing | Every 15,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check the cables for damage and for routing without kinks. |
| Check the frame | Every 30,000 km | Moderate | Check the frame for damage/cracks. |
| Check the link fork | Every 30,000 km | Moderate | Check the link fork (swingarm linkage) for damage. |
| Check fork bearing for play | Every 15,000 km | Moderate | Check the fork bearing for play. |
| Check steering head bearing play | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Advanced | Check the steering head bearing play. |
| Check wheel bearing for play | Every 15,000 km | Moderate | Check front and rear wheel bearings for play. |
| Check shock absorber and fork for leaks | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check the shock absorber and fork for leaks; perform fork/shock service as needed. |
| Check tire condition | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check tire tread and general condition. |
| Check tire pressure | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check tire inflation pressure. |
| Check rim run-out | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Moderate | Check the rim run-out. |
| Retighten spokes | See notes | Moderate | Retighten the spokes. |
| Check spoke tension | Every 15,000 km · Every 12 months | Moderate | Check the spoke tension. |
| Check chain, sprockets, and chain guide | Every 15,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check the chain, rear sprocket, engine sprocket, and chain guide. |
| Check chain tension | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check drive chain tension. |
| Grease all moving parts | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Grease all moving parts (side stand, hand lever, chain, etc.) and check for smooth operation. |
| Valve clearance check | Every 30,000 km | Advanced | Check the valve clearance. |
| Change air filter, clean air filter box | Every 15,000 km · Replace every 15,000 km | Easy | Change the air filter, clean the air filter box. |
| Check fuel pressure | Every 15,000 km · Every 12 months | Moderate | Check the fuel pressure. |
| Check headlight setting | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Check the headlight setting. |
| Check tightness of safety-relevant screws and nuts | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check the tightness of easily accessible safety-relevant screws and nuts. |
| Clean dust boots of fork legs | Every 15,000 km | Easy | Clean the dust boots of the fork legs. |
| Check coolant fill level and antifreeze | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check the coolant fill level and antifreeze. |
| Change coolant | Every 48 months · Replace every 48 months | Moderate | Drain and replace engine coolant. |
| Check radiator fan functioning | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check that the radiator fan is functioning properly. |
| Final check and test ride | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check the vehicle is roadworthy and take a test ride. |
| Read error memory after test ride | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Read out the error memory after the test ride using the KTM diagnostics tool. |
| Adjust service display | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Adjust the service display with the KTM diagnostics tool. |
| Service entry in KTM Dealer.net | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Make a service entry in KTM Dealer.net. |
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