640 Adv problems
I bought a new 640 Adv ( 06 model ) last year. It was run in properly, had it's first service plus a service at 2,200 miles before leaving for Morocco.
The bike was standard apart from luggage and changed tyres (TKC80,s) and took me to Morocco from the UK with no problems.
Whilst crossing the Atlas mountains I experienced carb icing at 14000 metres with a temperature just above freezing, which later cleared at the same altitude on the descent the other side. The front brake discs warped, the usual oil weep from the sight glass and I had to be recovered from France on the return journey when a tooth on the starter motor sprocket which engages in the gearbox failed. I was not impressed with the reliability or the responce from KTM ( who failed to honor the warranty) and I sold the bike back to the shop at a great loss. Need I say anymore. Just hope the 690 Adventure will be more reliable.
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