AI DamageKTM V-Twin LC8 Supermoto: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the KTM V-Twin LC8 Supermoto across 1 model years: 1 owner complaints and 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
What fails most often
- 1 Engine 100% of all complaints
- 2 Fuel/propulsion system 100% of all complaints
- Engine: 1 complaints (100% of all).
- Fuel/propulsion system: 1 complaints (100% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 1 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
When clogged they cause fuel pump cavitation that puts air in fuel line. Air in fuel line causes engine to perform erratically and loss of power/sudden power surge.
What to check before buying
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Fuel/propulsion system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
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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.