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.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 6 | 3,850 | 1 | 0 | — | Not enough data |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Engine2 29%
- Wheels1 14%
- Vehicle speed control1 14%
- Other or unknown1 14%
- Fuel system1 14%
- Brakes1 14%
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 milesOther KTM models
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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