AI DamageKTM V-Twin RC8 Super Duke R: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the KTM V-Twin RC8 Super Duke R 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
What fails most often
- 1 Engine 100% of all complaints
- 2 Engine and cooling 100% of all complaints
- Engine: 1 complaints (100% of all).
- Engine and cooling: 1 complaints (100% of all).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 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.
Without prior indications, randomly the radiator busted open and it spit hot coolant on my leg. I first felt the burning sensation on my leg and wasn't sure what had happened... since it happened while I was taking off, it quickly cooled down.
What to check before buying
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
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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 2026-11-06.