2018 Ktm 1290 Super Duke Gt problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (1)
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.
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
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.