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2014 KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE R

1 recalls — 2 complaints

15V441000 Jul 10, 2015
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling all model year 2014 1290 Super Duke R motorcycles manufactured July 1, 2013, to April 30, 2014. The affected motorcycles may leak fuel from the threaded inserts at the rear of the gas tank.
Consequence
A fuel leak from the threaded inserts, in the presence of an ignition source, may increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
KTM will notify owners, and dealers will seal the threaded inserts to prevent future fuel leaks. If the motorcycle shows evidence of an existing fuel leak at the threaded insert, the gas tank will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on August 11, 2015. O... Read more
640 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: KTM North America, Inc.

Complaint Statistics

2 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
SERVICE BRAKES2
SERVICE BRAKES Jun 29, 2019
Incident date: Jun 28, 2019
MY FRONT BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER COMPLETELY LOST PRESSURE AND THE ABILITY TO SLOW DOWN THE MOTORCYCLE. I AM FORTUNATE THAT IT DID NOT CAUSE ME TO CRASH. THE BRAKE SYSTEM IS MANUFACTURED BY BREMBO. I BELIEVE THIS TO BE THE SAME MANUFACTURER DEFECT THAT AFFECTED THE 2015 AND 2016 KTM 1290 SUPERDUKE R ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Feb 3, 2018
Incident date: Jan 5, 2015
SHORTLY AFTER I PURCHASED THIS BIKE NEW, THE FRONT BRAKES WOULD "GROAN" AS YOU WHEELED THE BIKE AROUND AS IF THE BRAKE PADS WERE NOT RETRACTING / PISTONS STICKING. THERE WOULD ALSO BE A LOW SPEED PULSING TO THE BRAKES AS IF THE ROTOR WAS WARPED (WHICH HAS NEVER HAPPENED TO ME IN DECADES OF RIDING). ... Read more

KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE R — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE R across all model years (2014–2022).

9 Total Recalls
22 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
1 Reported Crashes
1 Reported Fires
1 Reported Deaths

KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE R — Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2022 1 0 View
2021 1 1 View
2020 2 6 View
2019 0 2 View
2018 1 2 View
2017 1 0 View
2016 1 2 View
2015 1 7 View
2014 (current) 1 2

Other KTM Models

Model Recalls Complaints
690 ENDURO R 11 14 View
390 ADVENTURE 9 12 View
390 DUKE 7 8 View
350 EXC-F 7 2 View
790 ADVENTURE 6 31 View
1290 SUPER ADVENTURE 6 4 View
790 ADVENTURE R 6 71 View
RC 390 6 1 View