Complaints about the 2021 KTM 1290 Super Duke R peaked in 2025, with 1 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Motorcycle, built in Austria. Owner complaints on file from Oct 23, 2025 to Oct 23, 2025.
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
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| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22V-900 | Dec 6, 2022 | 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 | Electrical system | 1,040 | Repair or modification |
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
1 complaint on file, page 1 of 1.
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 various speeds, the wiring cable underneath the seat was significantly stretched and fractured, causing the motorcycle to misfire and then stall while riding. The motorcycle was taken to the dealer, but no assistance was provided. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 8,000.
NHTSA complaint 11695254Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.