2021 Ktm 1290 Super Duke R problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Electrical System:wiring 2022-12-06 · campaign 22V900000 · 1,040 vehicles
Defect: KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling all 2020-2022 1290 Super Duke R and Super Duke R EVO motorcycles. The main wiring harness may be misrouted or missing parts, which can cause wiring harness damage and result in an electrical short-circuit or engine stall.
Risk: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and repair the main wiring harness installation, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 26, 2023. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090. KTM's number for this recall is KTB2211.
Service bulletins (3)
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 2024-06-14 · KTB2407 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
software update of the race on system in the course of continuous product improvement and further development, the locking behavior of the raceon fuel tank cap on the above-mentioned models has been modified to prevent occasional damage. for this purpose, the time between switching off the ignitio
Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System 2024-02-12 · KTB2402 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
during continuous product development, the exhaust flap control on the above-mentioned super duke models was improved. performing the update prevents a possible malfunction of the exhaust flap and error messages. on affected 2020, 2021 and 2022 super duke models the following updates must be per
Electrical System 2022-12-01 · KTB2211 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ktm north america, inc. has determined that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists with certain model year 2020, 2021 and 2022 super duke r motorcycles. the recall pertains to a potential electrical short circuit failure if the main wiring harness becomes damaged. therefore the wirin
What owners report
2025-10-23 · Electrical System · 8,000 mi“the contact owns a 2021 ktm 1290 super duke r motorcycle. the contact stated that the motorcycle was taken to the dealer to be repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 22v900000 (electrical system); and the cable tie with the foot section wiring harness protection was installed. the contact stated that while riding and steering the motorcycle at vari…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.