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2016 KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE R

1 recalls — 2 complaints

18V033000 Jan 10, 2018
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Defect Description
KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 1290 Super Duke R ABS, 2016 1290 Super Duke R SE ABS and 1290 Super Duke GT ABS and 2017-2018 Super Duke R and1290 Super Duke GT motorcycles. The piston within the Brembo front brake master cylinder may fail.
Consequence
If the front brake master cylinder piston fails, the loss of front braking ability can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
KTM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the piston with an aluminum one, free of charge. The recall began on February 21, 2018. Owner's may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090.
2,361 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: KTM North America, Inc.

Complaint Statistics

2 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
SERVICE BRAKES2
SERVICE BRAKES Dec 25, 2018
Incident date: Sep 22, 2017
MY MOTORCYCLE'S FRONT BRAKES CREATE A HARMONIC NOISE WHILE COASTING AND APPLYING THE FRONT BRAKES AT LOW SPEEDS. THE PROBLEM IS SO BAD THAT THE HANDLEBARS VIBRATE TO THE POINT OF CONCERN AND CAN BE HAND NUMBING. KTM HAS ACKNOWLEDGED THE PROBLEM BUT IS UNWILLING TO FIX IT. IT HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP MUL... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Oct 17, 2018
Incident date: Apr 28, 2018
PULSING, SQUEALING BRAKES, WARPED FRONT ROTOR DUE TO IMPROPER MOUNTING CLEARANCES ON FRONT WHEEL. CAUSING INCONSISTENT BRAKING DURING SLOW SPEED. BRAKES ARE CATCHING EVEN WITHOUT APPLYING BRAKE PRESSURE. PRESENT SINCE I PURCHASE THE MOTORCYCLE WITH 83 MILES ON THE ODOMETER ON 4/28/18. WAS NOT PRESEN... 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 (current) 1 2
2015 1 7 View
2014 1 2 View

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