The last two years have been mucho tough for KTM. They’ve been dealing with their financial misfortunes ever since late 2023, and on top of that, the much-ballyhooed issues with their LC8c engines have scared off potential buyers. But there’s good news, if you’ve been thinking of buying something from Team Orange: They’re now looking to extend their warranty to provide peace of mind for customers.
According to the latet PR from KTM, they are looking to add another two years of “Premium Manufacturer’s Warranty” on select models. This would add up to four years of warranty for those bikes. Their press release says “The PREMIUM MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY applies to all new unregistered 2023**, 2024**, and 2025 STREET and TRAVEL motorcycles (including those still to be launched this year) with the LC8 or LC8c engine platform. This ranges from the KTM 790 DUKE and KTM 790 ADVENTURE up to the KTM 1390 SUPER DUKE R EVO.”
You must have purchased the bike from December 13, 2024 onwards, as well, and KTM notes that some bikes—track-only machines, in particular—do not qualify for a warranty. As well, the customer must keep up their maintenance as per the service manual to qualify.
The standard and new extended warranties are applied to the bike itself, so if the rider sells their machine, it will still be covered for the new owner. As well, it is a worldwide policy, so if you’re globe-trotting on your new KTM 390 Adventure through Panama, you can still receive the same factory treatment as you would back home.
For the fine print (there’s always fine print!), check out KTM’s website here.
I would have bought one at a discount but not for this
Under the Disclaimer section of the press release, KTM states, “KTM North America, Inc. reserves the right – without prior notice and without specifying reasons – to change the Premium Manufacturer’s Warranty campaign for the LC8c models as well as LC8 Street and Travel models including the services offered and provided therein, as well as any requirements, etc., or to discontinue them without replacement.”
Not trying to upset any of the KTM faithful on here. By not paying staff and looking for investors to bail them out, a four year warranty doesn’t make any sense. I wouldn’t put a lot of faith in the company right now. Is this some sort of last ditch attempt at getting customers to buy?