AI Damage2017 KTM 1290 Super Duke GT: common problems
Owners of the 2017 KTM 1290 Super Duke GT filed 1 complaints with NHTSA, most often about service brakes. The maker issued 2 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 1
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 2
What fails most often
- Service brakes: 1 complaints (100% of all).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Fuel 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.
I received nhtsa recall # 18v033 in regards to this vehicle. Ktm has failed to resolve this problem in a reasonable timeframe. The recall notice was dated on 2/23/2018. Additionally, brembo announced the problem on 1/8/2018. The dealership has ordered the parts as soon as they could, but they have yet to come in.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 24,720 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (among the 33% 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 1, above average.
What to check before buying
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
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.
- Due to market feedback, KTM North America, Inc
has found that on the 2017 1290 SUPER DUKE GT there is a possibility that the fuel filters and/or fuel pump motor could cause a lower than recommended fuel pressure which could decrease the performance of the engine…
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2017 KTM 1290 Super Duke GT?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: service brakes. Total complaints: 1.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2017 KTM 1290 Super Duke GT?
NHTSA lists 2 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 2017 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 2017 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.