2018 Ktm 1290 Super Duke R problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (2)
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.
What owners report
2019-06-17 · Service Brakes · 3,102 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2018 ktm 1290 super duke r. while riding at various speeds, the motorcycle shook and vibrated. the failure became more severe as the speed increased. the motorcycle was taken to gold coast motor sports (2070 jericho turnpike, new highland park, ny) where it was diagnosed that the two front brake discs were warped and needed t…”
2018-11-11 · Service Brakes · 1,500 mi“front brakes are inconsistent / grabby at slow speeds. <10mph they make a rubbing noise/feel and the lever is on/off in lieu of progressive as you'd expect. front wheel can (and did) lock up in parking lot maneuvers and cause a tip over (i saved it). i believe the cause is a mfg defect with tolerances for front rim and causes rotors to warp. ha…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.