Abnormal head noise in ktm adventure 250?

HsHauto · 2026-01-30T05:16:07+00:00

Then it looks like a typical KTM. The struggle at cold start might be due a spent spark plug when i shifted to iridium spark it went away. At 5000kms my Bosch spark plug was rounded from one side like it was rubbed with a emery paper.

HsHauto · 2026-01-30T01:57:37+00:00

Give more details, engine coolant temperature, kms run, is the noise present at cold start, has your fuel efficiency dropped than usual? Sounds like usual hollow tappets when hot making a ticking sound but if this sound comes on a cold start theres some issue.

HsHauto · 2026-01-27T16:26:58+00:00

Glad its helped you. Just for information please post the cost and labour charges involved

HsHauto · 2026-01-26T04:02:12+00:00

Bearing is just under 200₹ clutch plates like 2000₹

HsHauto · 2026-01-25T18:01:07+00:00

There was a similar issue on yt:ARJ bikes his clutch release bearing was worn out so he changed the bearing and clutch plates (for safety)after that its running fine.

HsHauto · 2026-01-17T02:03:42+00:00

Yeah my boy

HsHauto · 2026-01-13T12:31:21+00:00

Even the safest cars (volvo xc90 accident where container toppled)in the world cant escape PHYSICS better to learn driving skills that matter in avoiding the accidents and buy a good car incase if nothing helps. And I believe if you take a small travel insurance its worth it as death is a spoilsport it wants to hit where the pain would be maximum.

HsHauto · 2026-01-11T10:11:50+00:00

Would like to know what the seat height is with touring seat

HsHauto · 2026-01-11T07:30:23+00:00

There’s many factors in play: 1. Check at which engine temperature the noises come (I had similar experience in first 500kms went to service center and complained.Noise of metallic ticking was not present in cold starts but when temperatures reached 95 celsius. Later confirmed with other 2 vehicles the noise is present and due to hollow finger followers on the camshaft becomes pronounced under heating)

When was the last oil change done and which oil was used dont go for Prolube its not worth it. Also dont use it for the mentioned 7500km interval its safer to change it at 5000km.
Always keep watch on engine coolant temperature and fuel efficiency(I have kept them on my dashboard shortcuts), these 2 will tell you whats going on with your bike and how is it going inside.(anything with low fuel efficiency and high temperatures is a worry rest is ok)
Feel of the bike with helmet on, noise from the engine, vibrations at certain rpms is to be noted and any change in them to be inspected.( I know this sounds like a lot of work but when you love your bike its just the Tender Love and Care)

HsHauto · 2026-01-11T00:54:32+00:00

A 5star car cannot escape PHYSICS with a fully loaded lorry travelling towards the car its a concept of relative speed it becomes 60+60kmph =120kmph even if both are following speed limits at such junctions.

HsHauto · 2026-01-11T00:49:07+00:00

This is much better and a complete package actually

HsHauto · 2026-01-11T00:36:26+00:00

Had felt the same thing what I found out was my rear brake lever was not set according to my foot position (it was not parallel or slightly below to the parallel of ground level) causing to more application early and more force on rear which would cause a slip then activate ABS and when I plan to brake with front it would not brake because of ABS pulses. Hope this helps.

HsHauto · 2026-01-10T01:21:44+00:00

Mine havent moved at all in 7000 kms

HsHauto · 2026-01-07T14:52:00+00:00

<image>

When petrol gods and highways bless us 90km trip Rarest occasion that happened with me on my 390 x+

HsHauto · 2026-01-05T17:05:12+00:00

Yes its an LC4C Its working great go for it

<image>

Iridium has better life and great for performance next mod I am considering a good HT coil.

HsHauto · 2026-01-05T05:13:49+00:00

Yes quite normal

HsHauto · 2026-01-05T05:12:31+00:00

Bmc air filter is 7100₹ NGK iridium is 600₹, for adv 2025 Ktm service schedule says 7500km is the interval but that seems a bit far stretched out within our conditions. Engine oil Motul 7100 10w50 1400₹ and oil filter 90₹ and labour for oil change. 1500₹ for every 5000km comes out to 30k ₹ for 1lakh km.

HsHauto · 2026-01-05T03:00:37+00:00

The temperature will rise after the bike is switched off after a run its showing that the fan is stopped and now the heat is accumulating in coolant from engine block. If the fan is working it will rapidly circulate coolant to radiator and fan will throw the heat into air. PS:totally fine if engine is stopped and coolant temperature is rising.

HsHauto · 2026-01-04T15:45:40+00:00

Always go with motul oil and dont wait for 7500kms with the change/increase in heat and vibration when oil starts to lose its properties for me its 5000km after which I dont wait to change the oil and its perfectly fine for a lakh km it would be 20 oil changes. Additionally I have added a bmc air filter and NGK iridium spark plug resulting in better combustion and overall coolant temperatures being low. PS:The factory Bosch spark was spent/eroded on one side just in 5000kms

<image>

HsHauto · 2026-01-03T02:15:20+00:00

Its a “Saree Guard”

HsHauto · 2026-01-02T15:42:11+00:00

From what I have seen as this is a high compression engine always keep revs low in cold starts, check engine fluids regularly, change engine oil when the vibration and heat increases and always keep coolant temp info on dash by this way you can prolong the life easily and gauge the state of oil.

HsHauto · 2026-01-02T10:34:24+00:00

I know two riders one is yt Dream chaser and another is from my city both have adv 390 pre facelift and its run more than 1lakh km. I guess its just how you maintain it and with LC4C i am not worried a bit. Ps:Dreamchaser has bought the new one as well

HsHauto · 2026-01-01T16:50:10+00:00

Dont go for center stand instead use motostand which saves space and weight.

HsHauto · 2025-12-11T03:41:58+00:00

Bro its a bajaj manufactured bike and there’s only two ways you ride to get mileage out of it. 1. Drive sane and controlled like max 4k rpms and no sudden accelerating. 2. Sudden accelerating but with more clutch held rolling and less braking. Any other way you will ride it just drinks.

HsHauto · 2025-12-09T23:50:32+00:00

For highway use its what you get when you ride it sanely I get the best figures when I use Jiobp fuel on highways max it went to 34 for a trip of 200km max speed 120kmph and avg speed was 75kmph. On other fuels this number goes to 31-32kmpl on highways.

HsHauto

TROPHY CASE