2020 Ktm 1290 Super Adventure R problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Tires:tread/Belt 2022-08-05 · campaign 22V588000 · 27,399 vehicles
Defect: KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Husqvarna and KTM motorcycles with equipped with TKC80 tires. Please refer to KTM's recall report for specific model details. Cracks longer than 3/16 inch may develop in the tread grooves. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 119, "New Pneumatic Tires-Other Than Passenger Cars."
Risk: Cracks in the tread can lead to tread separation, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the affected tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2022. Owners may contact KTM's customer service at 1-888-985-6090. KTM's numbers for this recall are KTB2208 and HTB2207.
Service bulletins (4)
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.
Wheels 2022-07-25 · KTB2208 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
continental tire the americas, llc (âctaâ) has determined that certain tkc 80 tires fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 119, "new pneumatic tires - other than passenger cars." cta has initiated a tire safety recall to remove these tires from service. the ktm models lis
Equipment 2020-08-28 · TB2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
it has been determined that a certain number of 2020 1290 super duke r models were not delivered with the connectivity control unit (ccu) and/or the latest software version for the ccu. therefore, ktm my ride was inactive from delivery and must be activated. due to a supply problem some motorcycles
Electrical System:motorcycle Handlebar Switch Pod Left/Right 2020-07-23 · TB2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ktm north america, inc. would like to inform you of certain fault possibilities that could occur with the left side handlebar switch (p.n. 61711070000) that is mounted on the 2020 1290 super duke r. this new generation handlebar switch is similar to an ecu and should never be disassembled or opened
Equipment 2020-07-23 · TB2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
it is possible that the 2020 1290 super duke r was not delivered with the latest software version available. therefore, the control units listed below that are installed on the motorcycle must be checked to verify they have the latest software version downloaded. if they donã¢âât have the latest v
What owners report
2023-07-14 · Service Brakes“the rear brake switch has failed 3 times on the motorcycle. it is a hydraulic switch and has been replaced under warranty 2 times. after the second replacement it has failed again. my safety is put at risk if i use the brakes and the brake light does not come on, this could cause a vehicle to impact the rear of the motorcycle when the brake light d…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.