2015 KTM 1290 Super Duke R Problems
- Complaints
- 6filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 3,850miles, 6 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2015 KTM 1290 Super Duke R (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2015 KTM 1290 Super Duke R. The part named most often is engine, with 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by brakes (1) and fuel system (1). 6 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 3,850 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 1 an injury, 1 a death, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the master cylinder filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Engine2 33%
- Brakes1 17%
- Fuel system1 17%
- Other or unknown1 17%
- Wheels1 17%
Example complaints
Engine: “Upon inspection of the oem engine oil filter during the initial break-in oil change (659 miles on odo). The filter element and core was completely collapsed. Starving the engine of filtered oil at the most critical time, during new engine break-in.”
NHTSA complaint #10713061, filed 2015-04, 659 milesBrakes: “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 milesFuel system: “The motorcycle was involved in a crash and burst into flames. The driver caught on fire and was in a burn unit for two months. He died as a result of his burns. Other than the burns, the driver walked away from the crash.”
NHTSA complaint #11386999, filed 2021-01, 7,500 milesMileage when problems were reported
100% of the 6 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 659 and 7,500 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 18V033000Jan 10, 2018Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinderCovers: KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2015–2018, 1290 Super Duke GT 2016–2018
KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 1290 Super Duke R ABS, 2016 1290 Super Duke R SE ABS and 1290 Super Duke GT ABS and 2017-2018 Super Duke R and1290 Super Duke GT motorcycles. The piston within the Brembo front brake master…
Recall details for the 2015 KTM 1290 Super Duke R → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 2015 KTM 1290 Super Duke R.
Other model years of the KTM 1290 Super Duke R
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 6 | 3,850 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All KTM 1290 Super Duke R model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2015 KTM 1290 Super Duke R have?
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2015 KTM 1290 Super Duke R as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2015 KTM 1290 Super Duke R is reported most often?
Engine is named most often, in 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by brakes with 1.
Has the 2015 KTM 1290 Super Duke R been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2015 KTM 1290 Super Duke R reported?
Among the 6 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 3,850 miles and the middle half falls between 659 and 7,500 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.