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KTM 1290 Super Duke R Problems by Model Year

NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints across the 1 model years of the KTM 1290 Super Duke R (2015–2015) that have at least 5 complaints. 2015 has the most, with 6. Across all years, the part named most often is engine (2 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.

All 1290 Super Duke R model years

Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsTSBsScore (50 = typical)Trend
201563,85010—Not enough data

Parts named most often, all years

Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.

Example complaints

One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

2015: “I am experiencing pulsing breaks at low speeds as well as a whine when pushing the motorcycle at low speeds. I have replaced the pads and rotors more than once and the issue returns”

NHTSA complaint #11234380, filed 2019-07, 9,500 miles

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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology