KTM 1290 Super Duke R problems & recalls

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.

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.

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.

Problem: Ktm north america, inc. (ktm) is recalling all model year 2014 1290 super duke r motorcycles manufactured july 1, 2013, to april 30, 2014. the affected motorcycles may leak fuel from the threaded inserts at the rear of the gas tank.

Risk: A fuel leak from the threaded inserts, in the presence of an ignition source, may increase the risk of a fire.

Fix: Ktm will notify owners, and dealers will seal the threaded inserts to prevent future fuel leaks. if the motorcycle shows evidence of an existing fuel leak at the threaded insert, the gas tank will be replaced. these repairs will be performed free of charge. the recall began on august 11, 2015. owners may contact ktm customer service at 1-888-985-6090. ktm's number for this recall is tb1507.