2016 KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE GT — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2016 KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE GT
The 2016 KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE GT has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by KTM North America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Vehicle Speed Control (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2016 KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE GT
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2016 KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE GT, potentially affecting up to 2,848 vehicles.
Recall 18V033000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
| 2,361 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
View full details →Recall 17V194000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 487 vehicles affected
Defect: KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain 2016-2017 KTM 1290 Super Duke GT motorcycles. The preformed fuel hose can develop small holes or cracks, potentially causing a fuel leak.
Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of a ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: KTM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective fuel hose, free of charge. The recall began on May 5, 2017. Customers may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2016 KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE GT
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE GT. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
I WAS RIDING MY MOTORCYCLE ON A SCENIC BY-WAY WITH NO SHOULDER TRAVELLING 30MPH IN A 40 MPH ZONE. THE MOTOR TURNED ITSELF OFF DASH LIGHTS FLASHED AND THE BIKE WOULD NOT RESTART. THERE WAS TRAFFIC BEHIND ME AND I COASTED TO A STOP WHERE AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO RESTART IT FINALLY DID. BUT THEN IT WENT INTO "LIMP MODE" REDUCED POWER WHICH THE DEALER HAD TO CLEAR.
IT HAS HAPPENED 4 TIMES SO FAR. IT SEEMS TO HAPPEN ABOUT EVERY THIRTY MINUTES OF RIDING OR SO. EACH TIME I HAD BEEN WAITING AT A RED LIGHT AND WHEN I STARTED OFF AND HAD MADE 2 OR 3 SHIFTS AND WAS ACCELERATING LIGHTLY THE BIKE LOST POWER SUDDENLY AND THE MOTORCYCLE TRACTION CONTROL WARNING STARTED FLASHING ON MY INFORMATION PANEL. THE BIKE WOULD ONLY RUN AT IDLE SPEED FOR ANYWHERE FROM A FEW SECONDS TO AS MUCH AS 15 OR 20 SECONDS AND THEN GO INTO A "LIMP IN" MODE WHICH LETS THE THROTTLE WORK A LITTLE. THE POWER OF THE ENGINE IS THEN CUT BACK CONSIDERABLY. THE PROBLEM IS THAT WHILE IT'S GOING INTO LIMP MODE, YOU HAVE TO JUST COAST OR PULL OVER AND WAIT UNTIL THE BIKE HAS SOME POWER TO GET GOING AGAIN. LUCKILY IT HASN'T HAPPENED WHILE I WAS IN HEAVY TRAFFIC OR HAD NOWHERE TO PULL OVER SAFELY YET. IF IT DID, I COULD BE IN A LOT OF TROUBLE FROM ANY VEHICLE BEHIND ME WHO WASN'T READY FOR ME TO BE SUDDENLY SLOWING DOWN WITHOUT WARNING. THE BIKE HAS LESS THAN 1500 MILES ON IT. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID THE EXHAUST CONTROL VALVE IS STICKING CAUSING THE LIMP IN MODE TO BE SET. THEY DON'T HAVE A SOLUTION TO REPAIR IT YET.
Safety Rating for the 2016 KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE GT
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2016 KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE GT in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2016 KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE GT
KTM North America, Inc. has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2016 KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE GT. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
KTB2021 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Updated software is available for the 2019 1290 Super Duke GT. Therefore, all of the motorcycles control units must be checked to verify that they have the latest flash file versions installed. If they do not have the latest version, they must be updated.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2016 KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE GT
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE GT
- 2016 KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE GT (current)
- 2017 KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE GT — 1 complaint
- 2018 KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE GT — 0 complaints
- 2019 KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE GT — 0 complaints
Other KTM Models
- KTM 790 ADVENTURE R — 71 total complaints
- KTM 690 DUKE — 39 total complaints
- KTM 300 XC-W — 38 total complaints
- KTM 790 ADVENTURE — 31 total complaints
- KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE R — 22 total complaints
- KTM 390 ADVENTURE R — 19 total complaints
- KTM 690 ENDURO R — 12 total complaints
- KTM 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE S — 9 total complaints