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2014 Ktm 1290 Super Duke R problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 2 complaints on file for the 2014 Ktm 1290 Super Duke R — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

2

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2014 compare to other 1290 Super Duke R years?

1290 Super Duke R NHTSA complaints by model year, 2014 highlighted7 complaints2014: 2 complaints2015: 7 complaints2016: 2 complaints2017: 0 complaints2018: 2 complaints2019: 2 complaints2020: 6 complaints2021: 1 complaints2022: 0 complaints
1290 Super Duke R NHTSA complaints by model year, 2014 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2014 Ktm 1290 Super Duke R problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Brakes2100%

Does the 2014 Ktm 1290 Super Duke R have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

15V441000Fuel SystemJuly 10, 2015 · 640 units

Defect

KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling all model year 2014 1290 Super Duke R motorcycles manufactured July 1, 2013, to April 30, 2014. The affected motorcycles may leak fuel from the threaded inserts at the rear of the gas tank.

Consequence

A fuel leak from the threaded inserts, in the presence of an ignition source, may increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

KTM will notify owners, and dealers will seal the threaded inserts to prevent future fuel leaks. If the motorcycle shows evidence of an existing fuel leak at the threaded insert, the gas tank will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on August 11, 2015. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090. KTM's number for this recall is TB1507.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“MY FRONT BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER COMPLETELY LOST PRESSURE AND THE ABILITY TO SLOW DOWN THE MOTORCYCLE. I AM FORTUNATE THAT IT DID NOT CAUSE ME TO CRASH. THE BRAKE SYSTEM IS MANUFACTURED BY BREMBO. I BELIEVE THIS TO BE THE SAME MANUFACTURER DEFECT THAT AFFECTED THE 2015 AND 2016 KTM 1290 SUPERDUKE R…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · June 28, 2019

2014 Ktm 1290 Super Duke R — common questions

Is the 2014 Ktm 1290 Super Duke R reliable?

The record is thin — 2 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2014 Ktm 1290 Super Duke R have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2014 Ktm 1290 Super Duke R. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.