KTM is recalling certain 2025 390 Adventure R, 390 SMC R, 390 Adventure X, and 390 Enduro R motorcycles

2025 KTM 390 ADVENTURE R [678]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – January 12, 2026 – (Motor Sports NewsWire) –

KTM Recall – Side Stand Spring May Break

A motorcycle side stand fails to the ground while riding can shut off the ignition, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

NHTSA ID Number: 25V907000

Manufacturer: KTM North America, Inc.

Components: STRUCTURE

Potential Number of Units Affected: 2512

MAKEMODELMODEL YEAR(S)
KTM390 ADVENTURE R2025
KTM390 ADVENTURE X2025
KTM390 ENDURO R2025
KTM390 SMC R2025

Summary: KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain 2025 390 Adventure R, 390 SMC R, 390 Adventure X, and 390 Enduro R motorcycles. Engine vibrations may cause the side stand spring to break and the side stand to fall to the ground.

Remedy: Owners are advised to secure the side stand before riding the motorcycle until the remedy has been completed. Dealers will replace the side stand spring and install a new side stand sensor retaining plate, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on February 17, 2026. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090. The manufacturer’s number for this recall is KTB2514. The information in your report suggests that KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) may have been aware of this issue more than five business days before filing a report with NHTSA. Please be reminded that under Federal law, this agency is to be notified of all safety defect and/or noncompliance decisions within five business days. 49 CFR 573.6. Significant civil penalties can be assessed for this violation.

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

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