Vehicle report

2025 KTM 390 SMC R

Service bulletins

7 bulletins

Technical service bulletins are instructions a manufacturer sent its dealers about a known fault. They are not recalls and the work is usually not free, but they are the clearest signal of a problem the manufacturer already knows about.

KTB2607

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

KTM North America, Inc. has identified a deviation that may cause the turn signal flashers to blink at a rate that is faster than normal. To resolve this, an update of the dashboard software is required. This software update solves the possibility of the turn signal flashers blinking too fast, particularly at low ambient temperatures.

KTB2513

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

KTM North America, Inc. has determined that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists with certain model motorcycles listed above pertaining to the engine control unit software. An issue with the originally installed engine control unit software may cause the engine to stall at low rpms. A loss of engine power increases the risk of a crash which could cause injury to the rider or others and/or damage to property. To remedy this defect, it is necessary to install the updated engine control unit software on all affected motorcycles.

KtB2510

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

During quality inspections, it was found that some front wheel collars did not meet the specification. Therefore, the collars must be checked on all affected vehicles and replaced if necessary.

KTB2506

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

During quality checks, it was determined that the installed side stand spring does not meet our quality standards. For this reason, the side stand spring must be replaced on all affected motorcycles that are linked to this bulletin in Dealer.net. As part of the PDI, the routing of the engine breathing line should also be checked (see Fig. 1 and Fig. 2).

KTB2507

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

During quality tests, it was found that the installed left switch control did not meet our quality standards and must therefore be replaced on all affected motorcycles that are linked to this bulletin in Dealer.net.

KTB2505

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

A software update is now available to support Quickshifter+. To ensure proper vehicle operation at the time of delivery, it is also necessary to perform an initialization run during the pre-delivery inspection (PDI). Refer to KTB2504, attached.

KTB2504

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

To ensure the 2025 390 models listed above are performing correctly at the time of delivery, it is necessary to perform an initialization run during the pre-delivery inspection (PDI). An overview of the steps necessary to perform the initialization run are listed below. Instructions for performing the initialization run can be found in the throttle body section of the Repair Manual.

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