The 2016 Ktm 1290 Super Duke Gt has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 2,848 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the vehicle speed control. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC18V0330002018-01-102,361 affected
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.
Consequence
If the front brake master cylinder piston fails, the loss of front braking ability can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain 2016-2017 KTM 1290 Super Duke GT motorcycles. The preformed fuel hose can develop small holes or cracks, potentially causing a fuel leak.
Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of a ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
KTM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective fuel hose, free of charge. The recall began on May 5, 2017. Customers may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090.
Complaints by component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2
Total complaints2
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“I was riding my motorcycle on a scenic by-way with no shoulder travelling 30mph in a 40 mph zone. The motor turned itself off dash lights flashed and the bike would not restart. There was traffic behind me and I coasted to a stop where after several attempts to restart it finally did. But then it…”
“It has happened 4 times so far. It seems to happen about every thirty minutes of riding or so. Each time I had been waiting at a red light and when I started off and had made 2 or 3 shifts and was accelerating lightly the bike lost power suddenly and the motorcycle traction control warning started…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2016 Ktm 1290 Super Duke Gt as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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