CarRecallWatchThe 2015 KTM 1290 Super Duke R has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 1 fire, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Engine (2 reports).
2015 KTM 1290 Super Duke R recalls
Front Brake Master Cylinder Piston May Fail, Losing Front Braking
The piston inside the Brembo front brake master cylinder on certain KTM 1290 Super Duke motorcycles may fail.
Most common 2015 KTM 1290 Super Duke R problems
Problem areas named in the 6 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
What owners report
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 PROBLEM THE MOUNTING SURFACE FOR THE BRAKE ROTORS ISNT TRUE, THE WHEELS ARE DEFECTIVE, BY REMOVING THE ROTOR AND FILING DOWN THE ROTOR SURFACE(WHEEL) POINTS, MAKES THE ROTOR RUN TRUE, THUS PREVENTING UNEAVEN PRESSURE DURING HARD BREAKING AND FIXING THE CAUSE. KTM NEEDS TO RECOGNIZE THIS AND RECALL ALL FRONT RIMS THAT EXPERIENCE THIS ISSUE.
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 SEALS ON THE BOTTOM OF THE ENGINE CASE STARTED TO FAIL FROM THE OVERPRESSURE IN THE MOTOR. THIS ALLOWED A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF OIL TO BE SPILLED IN FRONT OF THE REAR TIRE CREATING AN EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS RIDING SITUATION. THIS EVENT HAS OCCURRED THREE TIMES IN TOTAL WITH THE FIRST AT 193 MILES, THE SECOND AT 498 MILES AND THE THIRD TIME AT APPROXIMATELY 700 MILES. THE MOTORCYCLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO
2015 KTM 1290 Super Duke R questions
Does the 2015 KTM 1290 Super Duke R have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2015 KTM 1290 Super Duke R: Front Brake Master Cylinder Piston May Fail, Losing Front Braking. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 KTM 1290 Super Duke R?
Based on 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (2), Vehicle Speed Control (1), Wheels (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2015 KTM 1290 Super Duke R has been fixed?
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