Complaints by model year
Each bar is one model year. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026
Year by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 | 3 | 2 |
| 2019 | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2 | 1 |
| 2017 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 | 2 | 1 |
| 2015 | 6 | 1 |
| 2014 | 2 | 1 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Service brakes7
- Engine5
- Vehicle speed control2
- Unknown or other2
- Power train2
- Electrical system2
- Wheels1
- Fuel/propulsion system1
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
EU safety alerts
Safety Gate, the European Union's rapid alert system, names the 1290 Super Duke R in 3 alerts. European versions can differ from the North American car.
Short circuits in the wiring harness may occur, increasing the risk of fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of two- or three wheel vehicles and quadricycles.
The wiring harness in the lower part of the rear end may be damaged due to errors in the assembly process.This may lead to chafing of the wiring harness, leading to increased risk of fire.
Small amounts of fuel may leak from two threaded inserts on the fuel tank where the internal part of the overflow pipe is secured to the inside of the fuel tank.
Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0
Recalls
4 campaigns cover the 1290 Super Duke R.
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.
KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain 2020 1290 Super Duke R motorcycles. The wiring harness located in the rear of the motorcycle may be routed incorrectly, which could result in wiring damage and an electrical short-circuit.
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.
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.
NHTSA recalls