2018 Ktm 1290 Super Duke R Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 1290 Super Duke R years
- Not enough data 3rd of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Ktm 1290 Super Duke R. That ranks 3rd out of 9 1290 Super Duke R model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (2 complaints, 100%), typically at around 2,301 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2018 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 2 | 100% | 2,301 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2018 Ktm 1290 Super Duke R recalls (1)
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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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2018 ktm 1290 super duke r. While riding at various speeds, the motorcycle shook and vibrated. The failure became more severe as the speed increased. The motorcycle was taken to gold coast motor sports (2070 jericho turnpike, new highland park, ny) where it was diagnosed that…
Front brakes are inconsistent / grabby at slow speeds. <10mph they make a rubbing noise/feel and the lever is on/off in lieu of progressive as you'd expect. Front wheel can (and did) lock up in parking lot maneuvers and cause a tip over (i saved it). I believe the cause is a mfg defect with…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Ktm 1290 Super Duke R?
Owners most often report service brakes problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2018 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 2018 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 2018 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.