2015 Ktm 1290 Super Duke R Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 1290 Super Duke R years
- Not enough data 1st of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Ktm 1290 Super Duke R. That is the most of any 1290 Super Duke R model year in the database (9 years). The most reported problem area is engine (2 complaints, 33%), typically at around 426 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire, 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 6owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2015 Ktm 1290 Super Duke R problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2 | 33% | 426 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 17% | 7,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 17% | 9,500 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 17% | 1,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 17% | 6,700 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 17% | 1,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2015 Ktm 1290 Super Duke R recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder
Problem: 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.
Risk: If the front brake master cylinder piston fails, the loss of front braking ability can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The motorcycle was involved in a crash and burst into flames. The driver caught on fire and was in a burn unit for two months. He died as a result of his burns. Other than the burns, the driver walked away from the crash.
I am experiencing pulsing breaks at low speeds as well as a whine when pushing the motorcycle at low speeds. I have replaced the pads and rotors more than once and the issue returns
As mentioned on many many website forums from existing owners i am experiencing the same issues many other owners are. Pulsing and grabbing of the front brakes, dealers diagnose as 'warped rotors' most of the bikes are street ridden and the brakes never get hot enough to simply warp. Here is the…
I just purchased this bike and the speedometer is horribly inaccurate. This impacts speedometer reading, odometer, estimated range, and may impact traction control and abs.
During normal riding conditions the oil system of the engine will not cycle the oil throughout the motor properly. A "low oil" warning was displayed on the instrument panel. This has happened several times and on the last incident, which occurred at approximately 700 miles on the odometer, the…
Other Ktm 1290 Super Duke R years
← 2014 1290 Super Duke R · 2016 1290 Super Duke R →
See all Ktm 1290 Super Duke R problems by year, every Ktm model, or the VIN decoder.
Similar Ktm models
Embed this 2015 Ktm 1290 Super Duke R badge on your site
Copy this code into your blog or forum post. It shows live complaint and recall counts and links back here.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Ktm 1290 Super Duke R?
Owners most often report engine, fuel/propulsion system, service brakes problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2015 Ktm 1290 Super Duke R?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2015 Ktm 1290 Super Duke R a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 1290 Super Duke R model years, the 2015 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.