AI DamageKTM 1290 Super Adventure S: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the KTM 1290 Super Adventure S across 6 model years: 0 owner complaints and 6 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
| Year | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) | YouTube repair videos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Seats | 0 | 0 | 1 |
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Suspension. Wheel alignment, control arms, subframe, even tire wear.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Seats. Occupant sensor, power adjustment, seat mounts.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- SOFTWARE UPDATE OF THE RACE ON SYSTEM In the course of continuous product improvement and further…
- SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR PRELOAD ADJUSTER In the course of continuous product improvement and further…
- Improved rubber seat cowl pad bushings are now available for the 2022 1290 Super Adventure S
- Updated software is available for the mentioned models
- It has been determined that during the engine assembly process that the two screw plugs on the underside…
- In the effort of providing the best customer experience possible, KTM North America, Inc
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.