Tl* the contact owns a 2018 ktm 1290 super duke r. While riding at various speeds, the motorcycle shook and vibrated. The failure became more severe as the speed increased. The motorcycle was taken to gold coast motor sports (2070 jericho turnpike, new highland park, ny) where it was diagnosed that the two front brake discs were warped and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 3,102.
The worst 2018 Ktm 1290 Super Duke R problems
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Recalls 1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 18V033000 · Recall details
What 2018 Ktm 1290 Super Duke R owners say
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Front brakes are inconsistent / grabby at slow speeds. <10mph they make a rubbing noise/feel and the lever is on/off in lieu of progressive as you'd expect. Front wheel can (and did) lock up in parking lot maneuvers and cause a tip over (I saved it). I believe the cause is a mfg defect with tolerances for front rim and causes rotors to warp. Has happened since new and can be confirmed by pushing the bike around (unmounted) and you can feel the rubbing / noise. Dealer claimed normal behavior but warped discs do not support quality/consistent braking on a motorcycle, especially a high performance motorcycle.
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Is the 2018 Ktm 1290 Super Duke R reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2018 Ktm 1290 Super Duke R, close to a typical 1290 Super Duke R model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2018 Ktm 1290 Super Duke R?
Brakes, with 2 complaints.
How many recalls does the 2018 Ktm 1290 Super Duke R have?
1 recall, covering service brakes, hydraulic.
Was there a recall on the 2018 Ktm 1290 Super Duke R brakes?
Yes, 1 recall: 18V033000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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