[Fixed] Dealer claims KTM 1190 RC8 R Akrapovic key code is proprietary

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Flyingmonk
Member since March 2022 • 62 posts

Need the factory key code to program a key for my KTM 1190 RC8 R Akrapovic

Posted on January 21, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 650 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the KTM 1190 RC8 R Akrapovic. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 22, 2025

Replies (5)

Orangecrush
Member • 72 posts

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer KTM 1190 RC8 R Akrapovic.

January 22, 2025 Reply
Laserbeam
Member • 26 posts

I’m in the same boat with my KTM 1190 RC8 R Akrapovic. This looks promising.

January 23, 2025 Reply
Pandaexpress
Member • 94 posts

Dealer wants too much just to reset my KTM 1190 RC8 R Akrapovic. Trying this instead.

January 24, 2025 Reply
Xenowarrior
Member • 85 posts

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my KTM 1190 RC8 R Akrapovic.

January 25, 2025 Reply
Goldeneye
Member • 135 posts

I can’t believe I found this. Been stuck with my KTM 1190 RC8 R Akrapovic too.

January 26, 2025 Reply

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