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#BS-2016-KTM129-37D1

2016 Ktm 1290 Super Duke Gt

Based on reports from 2 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
2
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Recalls
2
TSBs
1
✅

Preliminary Verdict

Green Light

Based on 2 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 2 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Speed ControlHIGH

2 owners reported speed control issues — failures commonly reported around 1K miles.

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Speed Control (2 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Buyer Lot Checklist

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Speed Control2 (100%)

2016 Ktm 1290 Super Duke Gt: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Speed Control Issues

Speed Control complaints account for 100% of all reports filed for the 2016 Ktm 1290 Super Duke Gt, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 1,464 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 1K-mile mark.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

17V194000May 2017

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain 2016-2017 KTM 1290 Super Duke GT motorcycles. The preformed fuel hose can develop small holes or cracks, potentially causing a fuel leak.

18V033000Feb 2018

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 1290 Super Duke R ABS, 2016 1290 Super Duke R SE ABS and 1290 Super Duke GT ABS and 2017-2018 Super Duke R and1290 Super Duke GT motorcycles. The piston within the Brembo front brake master cylinder may fail.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 2 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Other Ktm 1290 Super Duke Gt Model Years

201820172016
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2016 Ktm 1290 Super Duke Gt: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2016 Ktm 1290 Super Duke Gt?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2016 Ktm 1290 Super Duke Gt is related to the speed control, with 2 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2016 Ktm 1290 Super Duke Gt reliable?
The 2016 Ktm 1290 Super Duke Gt has 2 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2016 Ktm 1290 Super Duke Gt problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2016 Ktm 1290 Super Duke Gt have any recalls?
Yes, the 2016 Ktm 1290 Super Duke Gt has 2 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Ktm 1290 Super Duke Gt problems start?
Based on 2 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 1,464 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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