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2018 Ktm 1290 Super Duke RProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2018 Ktm 1290 Super Duke R, most often about the service brakes. It is covered by 1 safety recall, 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 recalls1Lowest repair rate 96%Owner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage2kService brakes, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 17, 2019. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2018 Ktm 1290 Super Duke R 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
Service brakes20

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

1 recall

2018 Ktm 1290 Super Duke R 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 →

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

2018 vs. every other 1290 Super Duke R 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 R median. How we score

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In owners' words

What 1290 Super Duke R owners report

Recent service brakes complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE R. WHILE RIDING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE MOTORCYCLE SHOOK AND VIBRATED. THE FAILURE BECAME MORE SEVERE AS THE SPEED INCREASED. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TAKEN TO GOLD COAST MOTOR SPORTS (2070 JERICHO TURNPIKE, NEW HIGHLAND PARK, NY) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT…
Complaint 11220698 · Jun 17, 2019 · 3,102 miles
FRONT BRAKES ARE INCONSISTENT / GRABBY AT SLOW SPEEDS. <10MPH THEY MAKE A RUBBING NOISE/FEEL AND THE LEVER IS ON/OFF IN LIEU OF PROGRESSIVE AS YOU'D EXPECT. FRONT WHEEL CAN (AND DID) LOCK UP IN PARKING LOT MANEUVERS AND CAUSE A TIP OVER (I SAVED IT). I BELIEVE THE CAUSE IS A MFG DEFECT WITH…
Complaint 11150793 · Nov 11, 2018 · 1,500 miles

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