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2016 KTM 1290 Super Duke GT

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Aug 23, 2017
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Jan 10, 2018
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 2 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2016 KTM 1290 Super Duke GT, most frequently naming the driver assistance category. 2 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 1 manufacturer communication is on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Driver assistance2100.0%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

2 campaigns cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
18V033000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

Jan 10, 2018
2,361 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: If the front brake master cylinder piston fails, the loss of front braking ability can increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy: 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.
KTM North America, Inc.Manufacturer number TB1805View on NHTSA.gov
17V194000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Mar 21, 2017
487 units potentially affected
The defect: KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain 2016-2017 KTM 1290 Super Duke GT motorcycles. The preformed fuel hose can develop small holes or cracks, potentially causing a fuel leak.
The risk: A fuel leak in the presence of a ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
The remedy: KTM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective fuel hose, free of charge. The recall began on May 5, 2017. Customers may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090.
KTM North America, Inc.View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Driver assistance
Filed Aug 23, 2017

I WAS RIDING MY MOTORCYCLE ON A SCENIC BY-WAY WITH NO SHOULDER TRAVELLING 30MPH IN A 40 MPH ZONE. THE MOTOR TURNED ITSELF OFF DASH LIGHTS FLASHED AND THE BIKE WOULD NOT RESTART. THERE WAS TRAFFIC BEHIND ME AND I COASTED TO A STOP WHERE AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO RESTART IT FINALLY DID. BUT THEN IT WENT INTO "LIMP MODE" REDUCED POWER WHICH THE DEALER HAD TO CLEAR.

NHTSA ID
11019112
Incident
Jun 6, 2017
Mileage
1,464 mi
Driver assistance
Filed Mar 20, 2017

IT HAS HAPPENED 4 TIMES SO FAR. IT SEEMS TO HAPPEN ABOUT EVERY THIRTY MINUTES OF RIDING OR SO. EACH TIME I HAD BEEN WAITING AT A RED LIGHT AND WHEN I STARTED OFF AND HAD MADE 2 OR 3 SHIFTS AND WAS ACCELERATING LIGHTLY THE BIKE LOST POWER SUDDENLY AND THE MOTORCYCLE TRACTION CONTROL WARNING STARTED FLASHING ON MY INFORMATION PANEL. THE BIKE WOULD ONLY RUN AT IDLE SPEED FOR ANYWHERE FROM A FEW SECONDS TO AS MUCH AS 15 OR 20 SECONDS AND THEN GO INTO A "LIMP IN" MODE WHICH LETS THE THROTTLE WORK A LITTLE. THE POWER OF THE ENGINE IS THEN CUT BACK CONSIDERABLY. THE PROBLEM IS THAT WHILE IT'S GOING INTO LIMP MODE, YOU HAVE TO JUST COAST OR PULL OVER AND WAIT UNTIL THE BIKE HAS SOME POWER TO GET GOING AGAIN. LUCKILY IT HASN'T HAPPENED WHILE I WAS IN HEAVY TRAFFIC OR HAD NOWHERE TO PULL OVER SAFELY YET. IF IT DID, I COULD BE IN A LOT OF TROUBLE FROM ANY VEHICLE BEHIND ME WHO WASN'T READY FOR ME TO BE SUDDENLY SLOWING DOWN WITHOUT WARNING. THE BIKE HAS LESS THAN 1500 MILES ON IT. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID THE EXHAUST CONTROL VALVE IS STICKING CAUSING THE LIMP IN MODE TO BE SET. THEY DON'T HAVE A SOLUTION TO REPAIR IT YET.

NHTSA ID
10967127
Incident
Mar 18, 2017
Mileage
1,400 mi

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

KTB2021

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Updated software is available for the 2019 1290 Super Duke GT. Therefore, all of the motorcycles control units must be checked to verify that they have the latest flash file versions installed. If they do not have the latest version, they must be updated.

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

KTM 1290 Super Duke GT by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2024000—
2023000—
2021000—
2020000—
2019000—
2018010—
2017120—
2016Viewing220—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.