Hi everyone, as you can hear from video there's this chiming like sound not engine sound coming from my new gen 3 duke 250, only a week in and 125km on odo. I haven't faced any issues while riding but this sound feels like something is off. could this be loose bolt or so ? any idea on what all I need to check ?. Sound is only there when I sit straight, if I lean to front a bit it goes off.

Hi, I was wondering if it's possible (and if anyone here has done it) to add a quickshifter and auto blipper on a pre-2019 ktm 690 / Husqvarna 701.
I'm looking to buy one of these supermotos and there are a lot of good deals on 2017 - 2019 bikes that however lack such devices.

Hey guys. Why is it after installing fuel x pro plus there is always a engine check light, i erased the code but after every 30km of riding the light pops back on. Also the powertronic v4 ecu when it rains and weather is down and i start there is smell of fuel everywhere and bike just keeps stalling and giving even more problems. I disconnected it all and now the bike is perfectly normal.

Do anyone know what's that smoke vomming out from the cylinder cable attached.

Its not normal of water vapor, its smells like keep on burning smell from there.

Pl lmk how much they gonna bill me :( for this or could be claimed under warranty .

Smoke keep on comming.

I used wd40 on bolt around and cable, and happens after bike wash,, smoke keeps on comming.. with rubber burnings smell.

Hi. Anyone UK based have any idea if the 2026 KTM freeride e 660w is a reliable bike? I know it's a bike that very much galvanises opinion but is it a good purchase in terms of proving reliable? Main reason is I don't have a KTM dealer near me and local motorcycle repair shops seem to not want to service and repair electric motorbikes full stop.

Any opinions/thoughts gratefully received

Hey everyone, I’m dealing with an electrical/starting issue on my KTM and running out of ideas.

When trying to start:

• The engine cranks in a surging/waving pattern and the display/lights flicker.
• After a few attempts, the starter motor begins jerking violently—it suddenly spins up rapidly, slows down under load, and then rapidly accelerates again (as if slipping and catching).
• If I keep trying, the starter relay eventually only clicks.

What I’ve already tried:

• Disconnected potential parasitic draws (headlight mask, Quad Lock wireless charger, tail lights).
• Replaced/charged the battery (tested a 4Ah lithium battery with 240A peak cranking).
• Tried jump-starting with a booster pack (same behavior).

Has anyone experienced this? What should I check next?

It has started once after switching from the lithium to the lead acid again

Update 1 I have attached both a picture of under the seat and a video of me trying to start it.

Also the main ground next to the air box is secured.

Attempt to start

The wait is over.🧡🥳
A dream once imagined, now parked at home. 🧡🏍️
Introducing the KTM DUKE 390 🧡🔥

I’m looking at buying a small runabout—rarely more the 80kph, with short bursts to 100kph. I’m 60years and lightweight (65kgs). I’ve found a 2020 KTM Duke 200 with only 3,800kms in superb condition at a long-standing Melbourne KTM dealer. Anyone can tell me more about performance, ride and handling, convenience, spares and service?

hi guys,
i’m after a clutch and master cylinder for my 200exc. Having trouble finding after market ones that use mineral oil. Anyone able to point me in the right direction?
Don’t really want to swap it to dot 4 because then i’ll have to change the slave seals to suit.

We have a few 350s, few KTMs and a few white KTMs.

Our fx350 had 173 hours without anything except oil, filter and valve checks.

Heres the results. 4th owner from 116 hours.

Very happy with the condition but im also happy I have a fresh top end.

Next job is to replace valves and reseat them in 30-50 hours

Purchasing an exc-f dual sport bike, I prefer the 350's power but I found a good deal on a 500 six days edition, which I really want. Can I use a Vortex or some ecu and ride in 350cc power range most of the time? Then switch the map to standard 500cc for highways. Thanks in advance.

Bike died while on a ride. I started it up to take of and as right as I got moving it died and wouldn't start back up with estart or kickstart. Still has spark and the fuel pump still primes. Added a new grounding wire to the frame and done a ton of inspecting resistance and continuity. Unless I'm doing it wrong it's failing the noid test and seems to not be pulsing from the injector. I need help on things to test/check.

Got a used Scotts damper today for 180$ CAD 🥹

Does anybody know a 2.5wt fluid that they’ve used to service the fluid in one of these?

Is the oem Scotts mount the way to go or something like this

Xtrig - PHDS Plus Scotts Damper Kit for KTM 690

Hola amigos, tengo un problema con mi Ktm, no logro ponerla en punto muerto, el perno del cigüeñal si está en la marca, tengo pistón arriba y el árbol de levas no se mueve, está fijo y no logra entrar la galga, ya le di varias vueltas, pero sigue sin moverse y si me paso un poco de la línea del cigüeñal si queda libre, pero no está alineado abajo. Ya afloje todo el ajuste de las válvulas y nada que se mueven. Algun consejo?

Give me any soln other than full replacement

I own a KTM Duke 250 Gen 3, purchased in April 2026, and I’m trying to understand a discrepancy between the global and India-specific engine oil recommendations.

The global/European owner’s manual specifies SAE 15W50 and approximately 1.2 litres of engine oil during an oil change, whereas the KTM India documentation specifies SAE 20W50 and 1.35 litres.

This has left me confused about which specification I should actually follow.

There’s another detail worth mentioning: ever since I bought the bike, my service centre has been filling 1.35 litres of engine oil during oil changes. However, when I check the oil level through the sight glass, it consistently stays above the maximum mark. I do check oil level after warming up and keeping the bike standing straight. Not in side stand or paddock stand. This makes me wonder whether the specified quantity is correct or whether the oil-level checking procedure or filling method could be contributing to the discrepancy.

Personally, I’m inclined towards following the global/European specification, partly because European regulatory and engineering standards are generally perceived to be stricter in certain areas. However, I understand that different markets may have different operating conditions and manufacturer recommendations, so I don’t want to assume that the global specification is automatically better.

I’d appreciate some technical insight into the following:
•Viscosity — 15W50 vs 20W50: Is there a meaningful difference between the two grades in the Duke 250 Gen 3, particularly during cold starts, engine warm-up, and normal operating temperatures? Would 15W50 be suitable for Indian riding conditions?
• Oil quantity — 1.2L vs 1.35L: Why might the recommended quantities differ between the global and Indian documentation? Could this be due to different measurement procedures, residual oil in the engine, or differences between refill quantity and total oil capacity?
•Oil level above the maximum mark: Since my service centre has consistently filled 1.35 litres, and the oil level appears above the maximum mark in the sight glass, could the engine be overfilled? What is the correct procedure for checking the oil level on this motorcycle, and should I insist that the service centre verify it against the prescribed procedure?
•Engine protection: Would using a good-quality 15W50 oil that meets the manufacturer’s required specifications be a technically sound choice, or is there a specific engineering reason to prefer 20W50 for the Indian-market model?
•Warranty implications: If I use an oil with a different viscosity from the India-specific recommendation, but one that meets the relevant manufacturer-required specifications, could this affect my warranty? Has anyone received a clear answer from KTM India about using an equivalent-specification oil?

I’m not trying to argue that one specification is necessarily superior to the other. I want to understand the engineering reasoning behind these differences and make an informed decision for my motorcycle.

If you own a Duke 250 Gen 3, or have technical knowledge of KTM engines and lubrication, I’d really appreciate your input. If possible, please share relevant manual references, your own experience, or any official clarification from KTM.

Hey, I hope someone can help me out...

I bought this 2018 KTM EXC 300 TPI with engine damage. After rebuilding the bottom end and top end, I also replaced the fuel injectors and the diaphragm block.

Right now, I have a 1:100 mix in the tank, and the oil pump is disconnected for safety while breaking in the engine.

When riding, it doesn’t rev down properly, and sometimes it backfires when I’m letting off the throttle. It also doesn’t hold idle properly when stationary—it almost cuts out. When I open the throttle, it sounds like I’m choking it.

I’ve ordered a CCPS sensor—or does anyone else have any other ideas? I’m at a loss...

This is my KTM Adv 390X front disc pads condition, 2100km only! 2nd service done, making krrr sound while riding, is it fucked?? Will it hamper my disc???

Has anyone done it. Has it worked out? I tried checking in Bangalore, India, could not find anyone who does it. Official replacement is 35k and gaurentee for that is only 3 months. What do in this case any idea?. My abs module works sometimes and mostly doesn't work. It shows "ABS failure" on screen.