As far as I know, the canbus system doesn't like added accessories. And you won't have control of the grips through the left hand control buttons.

 

Yes, aftermarket will be wired independently of Canbus, so also separate controls on handlebar which gets even busier as a result. At least no menu diving if I go that route but I would still prefer OEM if I can get them...

 

Cathulu are you on the west coast?

 

Yes in Vancouver

 

I got my evo 2023 with 2022 heated grips. No problems. 😄 done by dealer 😉

 

I've had OME and aftermarket heated grips and OEM is better. I have been waiting on a set for 5-6 months. They are expensive to replace but usually worth it.

 

Well that is interesting, 2022 fits 2023? I am going to try another dealer and see what's going on. Maybe it is EVO related and not model year?

 

I bought a new ‘22 in December, dealer told me the ‘23 is identical to the ‘22 so I think your dealer is wrong. My grips came in quick and aside from the PITA of digging the connected out of the frame near the headstock, the job was fairly simple. Do it yourself and save your money.

 

My expertise exactly. Access to the plug is definitely a PITA. I had grips from my 2019 SDR and they worked fine on my 22 evo

 

If you check part number 60712964044, it is listed for all SDRs 2020-2023 model years.

 

I was told the part numbers need to be updated, that is one of the things I checked also. I think the dealers mechanic is wrong. Going to try and install myself when I have time.

 

In this case, just give KTM customer support a call to confirm, they are really helpful.

 

KTM got back to me, yes the throttle assembly is different for 2023 EVO vs 2022 EVO. Probably related to the 7° reduction in throttle twist grip assembly. Grips are not yet available, as crazy as that sounds...

 

Here is existing 2023 EVO for the record - note gap from grip to throttle assembly.

 

My '22 has the quick turn.

 

KTM highlights quick turn for 2023 like it is new? I find the promotional material somewhat deceptive. So frustrating to tell what is new for 2023 - maybe just new heated grips lol...

 

Hey Sean, does your 2022 throttle and grip look similar?

 

No…mine is quite different so I can see why there would be a new part…but why the change? (I’m holding the stock grip, heated grips mounted).

But mine is labeled as a 65 Degree unit.

 

I did the upgraded aftermarket KTM quick turn throttle on my 2021 , my OEM grip fit no problem. I can't see KTM making a different quick turn throttle assembly just for the 2023 EVO. I would take the grip off and open up the throttle housing- I 100% think its the same internals as the 2022 and the KTM Powerparts one they are selling . I think they just put a longer grip spacer for the 2023 EVO in the pic u posted--

 

I just changed my grips two days ago and it is in there. In total there are three white connectors and they look the same. Two of the connectors are higher up and the last one was far lower. Dig a little I guess. At least that's what I found.

 

Yep, what should have been a 20 minute job took well over an hour due to the elusive connector. Tube vids showed accessing it on the right side behind the headstock, mine was over on the left side and hanging low. Got some picks at Princess Auto which helped with lifting it up and moving it to the right.

 

It is a fidly time consuming process. 2023 SA-R here, Mine was on the left side as well and not enough slack to feed out the right side. The wire sleeve was printed/stamped “heated grips” so no confusion there. I fed the grip wires all the way through the headstock, plugged everything together, zip tied the bundle and stuffed it back into the headstock frame.


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I have a SDR 2023 with the new 'fast' and thinner throttle assembly and could not get heated grips from KTM. I asked them by email for a date the new grips will be available but they said they did not know and they could not say if they will be available at all.

So I bought the new Oxford Pro Sport grips with integrated controller and a real thermostat. They should fit every throttle tube approximately 25.6mm diameter. The throttle tube of the 2023 SDR is 26.2 though... It seems like KTM tries to prevent mounting after market grips on their bikes. Does anybody have experience shaving 0.3mm off their throttle tube? If so: how to do this while maintaining the right round shape?

The throttle assembly cannot be easily opened because they are not assembled with screws.

 

That seems like a fairly bad idea. The tubes aren’t all that thick. 0.3 mm isn’t a big percentage of the tube diameter, but it is (or could be) a significant percentage of the tube wall thickness. I have no idea how much that would weaken the tube, but I wouldn’t do it, myself.

 

I would think so too but the handlebars are standard 22mm so I assumed that the Throttletube is thicker walled then other throttle tubes at 22mm handlebars.

 

What in the world is KTM thinking? The standard throttle tube diameter is not working for them? And no heated grip option on the horizon still. When they do will I have to pay a monthly fee to utilize it??? 🤔

My dealer proposed an aftermarket option, they probably did not realize the complications of the throttle tube diameter... or maybe:

Use 1" bar heated grips and sleeve up the tube... would be more doable.

 

Please tell me what your dealer did to solve this. I would lessen the diameter but I do not know how to do it neatly without removing/disassembling the throttle assembly.

 

FWIW, I just replaced the OEM heated grips on my GT because the nubs are worn down. It was well over $200 and took 8 months to arrive! As much as I like them.....

 

This kind of thing really casts a bad light on KTM.

 

This seems more like a dealer issue than a KTM issue. My dealer had heated grips in stock for my 2023 SDR Evo.

 

Then you have the older, wider version of the throttle assembly on your SDR Evo. Just look at the previous page for the images, you will have the wider version. The problem exists only with the newer narrower version.