[Working] Dealer charging too much for KTM 1190 Adventure key code

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Alphaomega
Member since February 2023 • 62 posts

How to obtain the key code to make keys for my KTM 1190 Adventure?

Posted on January 24, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1767 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the KTM 1190 Adventure. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 25, 2025

Replies (6)

Unicorn
Member • 42 posts

Why is finding a key code on a KTM 1190 Adventure this hard?!

January 25, 2025 Reply
Phoenixrise
Member • 45 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my KTM 1190 Adventure, following this thread.

January 26, 2025 Reply
Betamax
Member • 120 posts

I can’t believe I found this. Been stuck with my KTM 1190 Adventure too.

January 27, 2025 Reply
Ultrasonic
Member • 135 posts

Really hoping this unlocks my KTM 1190 Adventure's mystery code.

January 28, 2025 Reply
Unclesam
Member • 99 posts

Does this method work for the KTM 1190 Adventure models from 2010 onward?

January 29, 2025 Reply
Digitalx
Member • 90 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 KTM 1190 Adventure?

January 30, 2025 Reply

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