2020 Ktm 1290 Super Duke R Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 1290 Super Duke R years
- Not enough data 2nd of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Ktm 1290 Super Duke R. That ranks 2nd out of 9 1290 Super Duke R model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 220 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2020 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 | 67% | 220 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 67% | 1,700 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 33% | 220 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 33% | 220 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2020 Ktm 1290 Super Duke R recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system:wiring
Problem: KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling all 2020-2022 1290 Super Duke R and Super Duke R EVO motorcycles. The main wiring harness may be misrouted or missing parts, which can cause wiring harness damage and result in an electrical short-circuit or engine stall.
Risk: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and repair the main wiring harness installation, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 26, 2023. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090. KTM's number for this recall is KTB2211.
Electrical system:wiring
Problem: KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain 2020 1290 Super Duke R motorcycles. The wiring harness located in the rear of the motorcycle may be routed incorrectly, which could result in wiring damage and an electrical short-circuit.
Risk: An electrical short-circuit could cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: KTM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear wiring harness, and repair as necessary. In addition, dealers will modify a piece of the bodywork called the "tail end lower part" to correct the routing of the wiring harness and add wiring protection and cable ties. Repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 24, 2021. KTM's number for this recall is TB2104.
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 shifting mechanism components became loose, and it hindered me from shifting up - it would upshift with difficulty, then it would go from 1st gear to neutral, making for a very dangerous experience. It quickly degraded and I could not shift out of 1st gear at all.
Gear shifter hits the kick stand if user makes the wrong adjustments. User can have accident if they don't notice they moved the shifter when bike has kick stand down.
This fault has occurred twice within 220 miles (2 weeks). While riding the motorcycle and entering a corner (in motion), the dash showed the alert of "mtc failure". This failure not only caused the bike to become unsettled/unstable, but upon turning the throttle to accelerate out of the corner, i…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Ktm 1290 Super Duke R?
Owners most often report engine, power train, electrical system problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2020 Ktm 1290 Super Duke R?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2020 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 2020 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.