Hi Giorgio

I'm the owner of a KTM ADVENTURE 640 R, with engine number 8584069 and chassis number VBKGSL405WM725467.

My experience.

At 7.500km i had problem with the 2 bearings on the front wheel.

At 8.500km fuel pump problem came up and it was fixed under warranty.

At 12.500km the cylinder roller bearing (on the left side) broke and an engine overhaul was required, it got fixed under warranty.Two friend of mine had the same problem at 22.000km my first friend with engine number 858406180-640 R ADVENTURE-, and other friend with engine number 758404562-620 R ADVENTURE-.

Now at 30.000km i have problem once more with the cylinder roller bearings and the connecting rod.

Other minus problems is the vibration, the seat, and the leaks from the front forks and the cylinder head.
Off course i must tell you that this model is very nice for driving in roads that are in bad condition.

Finally and because QUALITY is... the characteristic of a product or service that bear on its ability to satisfy started or implied needs, I believe that this bike doesn't have the reliability for the long run and it is not suitable to travel to the world or Africa.

The roller bearing problem is there, KTM knows that, but still there is no official recall from the factory or any official announcement regarding that.

KTM ADVENTURE 640 R is interesting for cafe racer.

Please choose something else.

My opinion, prefer BMW or DR or even TRANSALP.

Best Regards
Dimitris MORAITIS