2016 KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE R — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2016 KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE R
The 2016 KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE R has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER. The most commonly reported problem area is the Service Brakes (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2016 KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE R
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2016 KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE R, potentially affecting up to 2,361 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 →Owner Complaints for the 2016 KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE R
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE R. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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 MULTIPLE TIMES AND THEY HAVE MADE A FEW ATTEMPTS, BUT THEY ARE UNWILLING TO TRY ANYMORE. THEY ARE SAYING IT'S A NORMAL FEATURE. THE NOISE AND VIBRATION CAN BE WITNESSED JUST PUSHING THE MOTORCYCLE.
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 PRESENT DURING TEST RIDE. I'M OUTSIDE OF THE WARRANTY SO DEALER WILL NOT FIX FOR FREE.
Safety Rating for the 2016 KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE R
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2016 KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE R in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2016 KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE R
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2016 KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE R
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE R
- 2014 KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE R — 2 complaints
- 2015 KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE R — 7 complaints
- 2016 KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE R (current)
- 2017 KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE R — 0 complaints
- 2018 KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE R — 2 complaints
- 2019 KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE R — 2 complaints
- 2020 KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE R — 6 complaints
- 2021 KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE R — 1 complaint
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 390 ADVENTURE R — 19 total complaints
- KTM 690 ENDURO R — 12 total complaints
- KTM 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE S — 9 total complaints
- KTM 390 ADVENTURE — 9 total complaints