CarRecallWatchThe 2020 KTM 1290 Super Duke R has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Engine (2 reports).
2020 KTM 1290 Super Duke R recalls
Wiring Harness Can Short Out and Stall Engine
Some KTM 1290 Super Duke R motorcycles may have a main wiring harness that is misrouted or missing parts.
Wiring may short and stall the engine, raising crash risk
The rear wiring harness on certain motorcycles may be routed incorrectly.
Most common 2020 KTM 1290 Super Duke R problems
Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine | 2 |
| Power Train | 2 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
What owners report
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 DISCOVERED THAT IT COMPLETELY STOPPED ALL PROPULSION TO THE REAR WHEEL. THE MTC FAILURE STOPS THE POWER DELIVERY TO THE BACK WHEEL ALTOGETHER, MAKING THE BIKE UNSTABLE AND UNABLE TO BE CONTROLLED THROUGH ACCELERATION (THE VERY THING THAT NEEDED FOR STABILITY ON A TWO WHEEL VEHICLE). I WAS ABLE TO PULL IN THE CLUTCH AND COAST THROUGH THE TURN, PULLING OFF THE ROAD ONCE THROUGH THE CORNER, BUT THE PRO
2020 KTM 1290 Super Duke R questions
Does the 2020 KTM 1290 Super Duke R have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2020 KTM 1290 Super Duke R: Wiring Harness Can Short Out and Stall Engine; Wiring may short and stall the engine, raising crash risk. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2020 KTM 1290 Super Duke R?
Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (2), Power Train (2), Electrical System (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2020 KTM 1290 Super Duke R has been fixed?
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