KTM Super Duke R (2015–2027) maintenance schedule & recalls
2015–2027
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Maintenance schedule
Factory schedule · verifiedFrom KTM Super Duke R (2015–2027) service schedule, verified Sep 2026
| Service | Interval |
|---|---|
| Spark plugs | every 18,600 mi |
| Air filter | every 9,300 mi |
| Lubrication | |
| Headlight aim | |
| Valve clearance |
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Recalls
NHTSA · refreshed 3 days agoKTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling all 2020-2022 1290 Super Duke R and Super Duke R EVO motorcycles. The main wiring harness may be misrouted or missing parts, which can cause wiring harness damage and result in an electrical short-circuit or engine stall.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the main wiring harness installation, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 26, 2023. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090. KTM's number for this recall is KTB2211.
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.
Remedy: KTM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the piston with an aluminum one, free of charge. The recall began on February 21, 2018. Owner's may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090.
KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain 2020 1290 Super Duke R motorcycles. The wiring harness located in the rear of the motorcycle may be routed incorrectly, which could result in wiring damage and an electrical short-circuit.
Remedy: KTM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear wiring harness, and repair as necessary. In addition, dealers will modify a piece of the bodywork called the "tail end lower part" to correct the routing of the wiring harness and add wiring protection and cable ties. Repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 24, 2021. KTM's number for this recall is TB2104.
Common questions
How often should the spark plugs be serviced on a KTM Super Duke R (2015–2027)?
Service every 18,600 mi for the KTM Super Duke R (2015–2027), per the official maintenance schedule (KTM Super Duke R (2015–2027) service schedule).
How often should the air filter be serviced on a KTM Super Duke R (2015–2027)?
Service every 9,300 mi for the KTM Super Duke R (2015–2027), per the official maintenance schedule (KTM Super Duke R (2015–2027) service schedule).