These 8 KTM Adventure Models CRASHED in Resale Value in Under 12 Months

Used KTM Adventure prices have collapsed, and it's not because the bikes went bad. KTM's parent company filed insolvency in late 2024 with billions in debt and more than 265,000 unsold motorcycles, so dealers fire-sold new stock and dragged used values down with them. This is a rundown of the KTM Adventure models that lost the most resale value the fastest, with real sticker prices versus real used prices, so you know which ones are now genuine bargains and which "premium" badge was just markup. Covered in this video: Why the KTM bankruptcy crushed resale and used-bike values The KTM 1290 Super Adventure depreciation nobody warns you about The 790 and 890 Adventure camshaft issue, explained fairly (both sides) The one KTM Adventure that actually held its value Two things to check before buying any used KTM right now Honest verdict for value-minded and returning riders: where the smart used buy is, and where to walk away. Not financial or buying advice. Prices and specs reflect public listings and sources current as of mid-2026 and vary by market. Always verify a bike's service history and recall status before purchase. Sources: KTM 265,000 unsold bikes — Jalopnik: https://www.jalopnik.com/ktm-has-265-... KTM insolvency, €2.9B in debt — Cycle News: https://www.cyclenews.com/2024/12/art... Pierer Mobility share collapse — Bloomberg: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articl... Bajaj takeover of KTM — RideApart: https://www.rideapart.com/news/793502... 790/890 LC8c camshaft response — ADV Pulse: https://www.advpulse.com/adv-news/ktm... Camshaft failure rate (~0.5%) — Motorcycle News: https://www.motorcyclenews.com/news/2... 2025 390 ECU stall recall — http://Motorcycle.com : https://www.motorcycle.com/bikes/news...