Ktm 1290 Super Duke R Problems by Year
NHTSA has 18 owner complaints and 4 safety recalls on file for the Ktm 1290 Super Duke R, across 9 model years (2014–2022). The 2015 model year has the most complaints (6). The most reported problem area overall is service brakes.
Ktm 1290 Super Duke R years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No 1290 Super Duke R model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2015 1290 Super Duke R: 6 complaints, 1 recall
- 2020 1290 Super Duke R: 3 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2019 1290 Super Duke R: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2021 1290 Super Duke R: 1 complaint, 1 recall
- 2014 1290 Super Duke R: 2 complaints, 1 recall
- 2016 1290 Super Duke R: 2 complaints, 1 recall
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Ktm 1290 Super Duke R problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 7 | 4 | 0 |
| Engine | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Power Train | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Ktm 1290 Super Duke R model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 1290 Super Duke R | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2021 1290 Super Duke R | 1 | 1 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2020 1290 Super Duke R | 3 | 2 | — | Engine | |
| 2019 1290 Super Duke R | 2 | 0 | — | Engine | |
| 2018 1290 Super Duke R | 2 | 1 | — | Service Brakes | |
| 2017 1290 Super Duke R | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2016 1290 Super Duke R | 2 | 1 | — | Service Brakes | |
| 2015 1290 Super Duke R | 6 | 1 | — | Engine | |
| 2014 1290 Super Duke R | 2 | 1 | — | Service Brakes |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Ktm 1290 Super Duke R years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2015 (6), 2020 (3), 2019 (2). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Ktm 1290 Super Duke R?
Service Brakes, with 7 complaints across 4 model years.
How many recalls does the Ktm 1290 Super Duke R have?
4 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.