2016 KTM 1290 Super Duke R Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1 safety recall on file

The 2016 KTM 1290 Super Duke R has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes (2 reports).

1Recalls
2Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your 1290 Super Duke R?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

2016 KTM 1290 Super Duke R recalls

Front Brake Master Cylinder Piston May Fail, Losing Front Braking

Recall 18V033Jan 10, 20182,361 vehicles affected

The piston inside the Brembo front brake master cylinder on certain KTM 1290 Super Duke motorcycles may fail.

Most common 2016 KTM 1290 Super Duke R problems

Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Service Brakes2

What owners report

2018-12-25, Service Brakes
MY MOTORCYCLE'S FRONT BRAKES CREATE A HARMONIC NOISE WHILE COASTING AND APPLYING THE FRONT BRAKES AT LOW SPEEDS. THE PROBLEM IS SO BAD THAT THE HANDLEBARS VIBRATE TO THE POINT OF CONCERN AND CAN BE HAND NUMBING. KTM HAS ACKNOWLEDGED THE PROBLEM BUT IS UNWILLING TO FIX IT. IT HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP MULTIPLE TIMES AND THEY HAVE MADE A FEW ATTEMPTS, BUT THEY ARE UNWILLING TO TRY ANYMORE. THEY ARE SAYING IT'S A NORMAL FEATURE. THE NOISE AND VIBRATION CAN BE WITNESSED JUST PUSHING THE MOTORCYCLE.
2018-10-17, Service Brakes
PULSING, SQUEALING BRAKES, WARPED FRONT ROTOR DUE TO IMPROPER MOUNTING CLEARANCES ON FRONT WHEEL. CAUSING INCONSISTENT BRAKING DURING SLOW SPEED. BRAKES ARE CATCHING EVEN WITHOUT APPLYING BRAKE PRESSURE. PRESENT SINCE I PURCHASE THE MOTORCYCLE WITH 83 MILES ON THE ODOMETER ON 4/28/18. WAS NOT PRESENT DURING TEST RIDE. I'M OUTSIDE OF THE WARRANTY SO DEALER WILL NOT FIX FOR FREE.

2016 KTM 1290 Super Duke R questions

Does the 2016 KTM 1290 Super Duke R have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2016 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 2016 KTM 1290 Super Duke R?

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes (2).

How do I check if a recall on my 2016 KTM 1290 Super Duke R has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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