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2022 KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

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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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 Dec 6, 2022
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 no NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2022 KTM 1290 Super Duke R. 1 safety recall has been issued covering this model year; and 4 manufacturer communications are on file.

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

Safety recalls

1 campaign 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
22V900000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Dec 6, 2022
1,040 units potentially affected
The defect: KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling all 2020-2022 1290 Super Duke R and Super Duke R EVO motorcycles. The main wiring harness may be misrouted or missing parts, which can cause wiring harness damage and result in an electrical short-circuit or engine stall.
The risk: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the main wiring harness installation, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 26, 2023. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090. KTM's number for this recall is KTB2211.
KTM North America, Inc.Manufacturer number KTB2211View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

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

No owner complaints recorded for this model year

Either none have been filed with NHTSA, or this vehicle is too new for reports to have accumulated.

Manufacturer communications

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

KTB2406

SUSPENSION

SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR PRELOAD ADJUSTER In the course of continuous product improvement and further development, the software of the Preload adjuster of the above-mentioned models optimized in order to eliminate occasional positional errors or stalling. KTM therefore recommends updating the SCU (Suspension Control Unit) software. The update has resulted in the following innovations: The end positions of the preload adjuster have been adjusted to prevent it from getting stuck in the end stop. The current output was increased to move off from the end stop.

KTB2407

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

SOFTWARE UPDATE OF THE RACE ON SYSTEM In the course of continuous product improvement and further development, the locking behavior of the RaceOn fuel tank cap on the above-mentioned models has been modified to prevent occasional damage. For this purpose, the time between switching off the ignition and the automatic locking of the fuel tank cap was increased from 60 seconds to 120 seconds. KTM therefore recommends updating the software of the RaceOn lock system.

KTB2402

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

During continuous product development, the exhaust flap control on the above-mentioned Super Duke models was improved. Performing the update prevents a possible malfunction of the exhaust flap and error messages. On affected 2020, 2021 and 2022 Super Duke models the following updates must be performed: •Install a new V-clamp D=70.1 (#61705058200) on the exhaust (see Fig.1). An additional anti-twist device on the improved clamp prevents possible damage to the radiator. •Install a new header gasket 54 mm (#61705005105) on the exhaust (see Fig.1). •Install the new repair kit (#A62405031044) for the exhaust flap control (see Fig. 2). •Install the latest software file. •Use action code 00 for this update. On affected 2023 Super Duke models the following update must be performed: •Install the latest software file. Note: Model year 2023 Super Duke’s already have the new V-clamp D=70.1, header gasket 54 mm and repair kit installed therefore these parts do not need to be replaced and updated on the 2023 Super Duke models. Only the latest software file needs to be installed on 2023 Super Duke models. •Use action code 01 for this update.

KTB2211

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

KTM North America, Inc. has determined that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists with certain model year 2020, 2021 and 2022 Super Duke R motorcycles. The recall pertains to a potential electrical short circuit failure if the main wiring harness becomes damaged. Therefore the wiring harness on affected motorcycles must first be inspected to verify if the wiring harness is currently routed to the improved wiring harness standards along with being equipped with the wiring harness protection parts. Motorcycles that have incorrectly routed wiring and that are missing the wiring harness protection parts can potentially experience damage in certain frame contact areas which could cause the wire to chafe or melt in the area of damage which could cause the engine to stall. If a short circuit occurs there is a possibility it could lead to injury and/or damage to property.

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 R by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2022Viewing010—
2021110—
2020320—
2019200—
2018210—
2017010—
2016210—
2015610—
2014210—

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.