2016 Ktm 1290 Super Duke Gt problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Vehicle Speed Control (2)
Safety recalls (2)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder 2018-01-10 · campaign 18V033000 · 2,361 vehicles
Defect: 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 cylinder may fail.
Risk: If the front brake master cylinder piston fails, the loss of front braking ability can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: KTM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the piston with an aluminum one, free of charge. The recall began on February 21, 2018. Owner's may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090.
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings 2017-03-21 · campaign 17V194000 · 487 vehicles
Defect: KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain 2016-2017 KTM 1290 Super Duke GT motorcycles. The preformed fuel hose can develop small holes or cracks, potentially causing a fuel leak.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of a ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: KTM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective fuel hose, free of charge. The recall began on May 5, 2017. Customers may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090.
Service bulletins (1)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System 2020-10-26 · KTB2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
updated software is available for the 2019 1290 super duke gt. therefore, all of the motorcycles control units must be checked to verify that they have the latest flash file versions installed. if they do not have the latest version, they must be updated.
What owners report
2017-08-23 · Vehicle Speed Control · 1,464 mi“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 went into "limp mode" reduced power which the dealer…”
2017-03-20 · Vehicle Speed Control · 1,400 mi“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 flashing on my information panel. the bike would on…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.