2017 KTM V-Twin RC8 Super Duke R Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

No safety recalls on file

The 2017 KTM V-Twin RC8 Super Duke R has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (2 reports).

0Recalls
1Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
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2017 KTM V-Twin RC8 Super Duke R recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2017 KTM V-Twin RC8 Super Duke R.

Most common 2017 KTM V-Twin RC8 Super Duke R problems

Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Engine And Engine Cooling2
Engine1

What owners report

2023-06-15, Engine And Engine Cooling
Without prior indications, randomly the radiator busted open and it spit hot coolant on my leg. I first felt the burning sensation on my leg and wasn't sure what had happened... since it happened while I was taking off, it quickly cooled down. Thanks to my jeans all I had was a minor burn on my skin (Red and burning sensation) but I suspect that liquid was about 170F to 180F inside the bike as I had been driving for a few hours already thankfully it was morning so weather was not hot. I went online and quickly found out that I was not alone on this issue and a lot of people have experienced it. Enough people had this issue that I believe KTM re-designed the radiator but never recalled the or

2017 KTM V-Twin RC8 Super Duke R questions

Does the 2017 KTM V-Twin RC8 Super Duke R have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2017 KTM V-Twin RC8 Super Duke R at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2017 KTM V-Twin RC8 Super Duke R?

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (2), Engine (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2017 KTM V-Twin RC8 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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