KTM Super Duke R maintenance schedule & recalls
2015–2026
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Maintenance schedule
General guidanceTypical intervals, not model-verified. Confirm against your owner’s manual. Factory-verified schedule coming soon.
| Service | Interval |
|---|---|
| Oil & filter | every 4,000 mi or 6 months |
| Chain & sprockets | every 600 mi or 3 months |
| Brakes | every 12 months |
| Valve adjustment | every 16,000 mi or 24 months |
| Battery | every 12 months |
| Spark plugs | every 8,000 mi or 24 months |
| Fluids/coolant | every 24 months |
Recalls
NHTSA · refreshed 7 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.
Common questions
How often should the oil & filter be serviced on a KTM Super Duke R?
Service every 4,000 mi or 6 months for the KTM Super Duke R (2015–2026) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).
How often should the chain & sprockets be serviced on a KTM Super Duke R?
Service every 600 mi or 3 months for the KTM Super Duke R (2015–2026) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).
How often should the brakes be serviced on a KTM Super Duke R?
Service every 12 months for the KTM Super Duke R (2015–2026) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).
How often should the valve adjustment be serviced on a KTM Super Duke R?
Service every 16,000 mi or 24 months for the KTM Super Duke R (2015–2026) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).