AI Damage2016 KTM 1290 Super Duke GT: common problems
Owners of the 2016 KTM 1290 Super Duke GT filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about vehicle speed control. The maker issued 1 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 2
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 1
What fails most often
- Vehicle speed control: 2 complaints (100% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 2 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 1 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
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 went into "limp mode" reduced power which the dealer had to clear.
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 flashing on my information panel.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 19,879 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (among the 46% least complained about).
On average one model year of the 1290 Super Duke GT has 0 complaints (8 years in the data). This year has 2, above average.
What to check before buying
- Vehicle speed control. Accelerator pedal, cruise control, throttle codes.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Updated software is available for the 2019 1290 Super Duke GT
Therefore, all of the motorcycles control units must be checked to verify that they have the latest flash file versions installed. If they do not have the latest version, they must be updated.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2016 KTM 1290 Super Duke GT?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: vehicle speed control. Total complaints: 2. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: loss of power / limp mode (100%), warning lights, check engine (50%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2016 KTM 1290 Super Duke GT?
NHTSA lists 1 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2016 KTM 1290 Super Duke GT from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2016 models
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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 2026-11-05.