KTM Super Duke R maintenance schedule & recalls

2015–2026

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Maintenance schedule

General guidance

Typical 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 ago
22V900000 · Electrical System:Wiring affects 2020, 2021

KTM 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).