When riding the motorcycle once ~40 MPH is reached there is a vibration / wobble in the frontend that can be felt and ultimately if the grip is loosened or hands removed the motorcycle shakes and wobbles. The wobble is less noticable as speeds increase through 60 MPH. When the manufacturer provided accessory luggage is attached (empty) the wobble is worsened and when the luggage is loaded the wobble / shake increases more. It feels extremely unsafe and unstable.
The worst 2016 Ktm 1290 Super Adventure problems
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Recalls 3
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting
- What is wrong
- KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 1290 Super Adventure motorcycles. Fuel may leak from the fuel tank cover mounting insert area.
- Risk
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- KTM has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel tank cover mounting insert, free of charge. The recall began March 1, 2019. Owners may contact KTM customer service 1‑888‑985‑6090. KTM's number for this recall is TB1904.
Recall number 19V087000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 1290 Super Adventure motorcycles manufactured December 1, 2014, to March 10, 2016, and 2013-2016 1190 Adventure and Adventure R motorcycles manufactured November 20, 2012, to April 25, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the wiring harness can fray and contact the ABS modulator. If the brake line is electrically conductive, the brake line may overheat and melt.
- Risk
- If the brake line melts, brake failure may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- KTM will notify owners, and dealers will re-position the wiring harness for the electronic control unit, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1‑888‑985‑6090.
Recall number 16V854000 · Recall details
Suspension: rear: shock absorber
- What is wrong
- KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 1290 Super Adventure motorcycles manufactured December 1, 2014, to December 11, 2015. These motorcycles have a rear shock absorber that may leak oil from the rebound damping plug, resulting in a loss of shock function.
- Risk
- Loss of function of the rear shock may affect the handling of the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- KTM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rebound damping plug for leaking and replace the shock absorber, as necessary, and install a new version of the suspension control unit software, free of charge. The recall began June 28, 2016. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1‑888‑985‑6090. KTM's number for this recall is TB1611.
Recall number 16V279000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2016 Ktm 1290 Super Adventure 1
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Questions about the 2016 Ktm 1290 Super Adventure
Is the 2016 Ktm 1290 Super Adventure reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2016 Ktm 1290 Super Adventure, fewer than a typical 1290 Super Adventure model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2016 Ktm 1290 Super Adventure?
Steering, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2016 Ktm 1290 Super Adventure have?
3 recalls, covering fuel system, gasoline, service brakes, hydraulic and suspension.
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