[Resolved] I bought a KTM 790 Adventure and it didn’t come with a PIN code

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Grace
Member since January 2022 • 79 posts

Need the factory key code to program a key for my KTM 790 Adventure

Posted on April 25, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1929 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the KTM 790 Adventure. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 26, 2025

Replies (6)

Quantumflux
Member • 92 posts

Anyone try this on a KTM 790 Adventure with push-button start?

April 26, 2025 Reply
Hotshot
Member • 128 posts

Same issue here with my KTM 790 Adventure, let me know if it works.

April 27, 2025 Reply
Ninjastar
Member • 10 posts

Appreciate the tips—trying to unlock my KTM 790 Adventure key code too.

April 28, 2025 Reply
Silverfox
Member • 44 posts

Trying this on my KTM 790 Adventure later. Will report back.

April 29, 2025 Reply
Nighthawk
Member • 78 posts

My KTM 790 Adventure won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

April 30, 2025 Reply
Diana
Member • 53 posts

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a KTM 790 Adventure.

May 01, 2025 Reply

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