[Verified] Where's the key code hidden on a KTM 890 Adventure for key programming?

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Xenoking
Member since May 2023 • 97 posts

Trying to program a new key for my KTM 890 Adventure - where's the key code?

Posted on April 16, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the KTM 890 Adventure. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 17, 2025

Replies (5)

Zetareticuli
Member • 84 posts

This thread might save my KTM 890 Adventure. Thanks everyone!

April 17, 2025 Reply
Metalhead
Member • 102 posts

This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a KTM 890 Adventure owner.

April 18, 2025 Reply
Electricboog
Member • 149 posts

Desperate to get my KTM 890 Adventure running again. Trying this tonight.

April 19, 2025 Reply
Neonlights
Member • 130 posts

Trying this on my KTM 890 Adventure later. Will report back.

April 20, 2025 Reply
Hotwheels
Member • 38 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my KTM 890 Adventure.

April 21, 2025 Reply

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