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2021 KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE R

1 recalls — 1 complaints — 3 TSBs

22V900000 Dec 6, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Defect Description
KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling all 2020-2022 1290 Super Duke R and Super Duke R EVO motorcycles. The main wiring harness may be misrouted or missing parts, which can cause wiring harness damage and result in an electrical short-circuit or engine stall.
Consequence
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and repair the main wiring harness installation, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 26, 2023. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090. KTM's number for this recall is KTB2211.
1,040 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: KTM North America, Inc.

Complaint Statistics

1 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
UNKNOWN OR OTHER1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Oct 23, 2025
Incident date: Dec 23, 2022
The rearview camera system intermittently fails to display an image when the vehicle is shifted into reverse. At times, the screen remains black or frozen instead of showing the live rear view. The camera and wiring are still installed and available for inspection upon request. When the rearview ca... Read more

Technical Service Bulletins — 2021 KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE R

3 manufacturer communications from 2 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING1
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM1
KTB2402 Feb 12, 2024
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
During continuous product development, the exhaust flap control on the above-mentioned Super Duke models was improved. Performing the update prevents a possible malfunction of the exhaust flap and error messages. On affected 2020, 2021
KTB2402 Feb 12, 2024
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
During continuous product development, the exhaust flap control on the above-mentioned Super Duke models was improved. Performing the update prevents a possible malfunction of the exhaust flap and error messages. On affected 2020, 2021
KTB2211 Dec 1, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
KTM North America, Inc. has determined that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists with certain model year 2020, 2021 and 2022 Super Duke R motorcycles. The recall pertains to a potential electrical short circuit failure if

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 (current) 1 1
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 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