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2016 Ktm 1290 Super Duke GTProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2016 Ktm 1290 Super Duke GT, most often about the vehicle speed control. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 18V-033 the manufacturer reports only 96% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Lowest repair rate 96%Owner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage1kVehicle speed control, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 10, 2018. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2016 Ktm 1290 Super Duke GT has problems

2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Vehicle speed control20

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2016 Ktm 1290 Super Duke GT recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

96%repaired · 2020 Q2

Foundation components: master cylinder

Recall 18V-033 · Jan 10, 2018 · 2,361 vehicles · 2,262 repaired

Risk. If the front brake master cylinder piston fails, the loss of front braking ability can increase the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

100%repaired · 2020 Q2

Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 17V-194 · Mar 21, 2017 · 487 vehicles · 487 repaired

Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of a ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ktm.

Best & worst years

2016 vs. every other 1290 Super Duke GT year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 1290 Super Duke GT median. How we score

'16'17'18
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What 1290 Super Duke GT owners report

Recent vehicle speed control complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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…
Complaint 11019112 · Aug 23, 2017 · 1,464 miles
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…
Complaint 10967127 · Mar 20, 2017 · 1,400 miles

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Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.