Ktm 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE R problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
4 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
2,090 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2018 to 2021 model years. Data snapshot: . 2 complaints include usable failure mileage.
This selection has limited data. It remains available for lookup but is excluded from search indexing.
Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 2 of 4 complaints (50.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Engine operation | 1 | 25.0% |
| Braking behavior | 1 | 25.0% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
Electrical System: 2; Engine: 1; Power Train: 1; Service Brakes: 1; Steering: 1; Suspension: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 2 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 2; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (2). 2 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 |
2019: 1; 2021: 1; 2023: 1; 2024: 1
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Engine operation appears in 1 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11222490 · 2019-06-25 (June 25, 2019)
THE KEYLESS IGNITION ON THE MOTORCYCLE DOES NOT WORK CORRECTLY. MANY TIMES IT WILL SAY THE KEY IS OUT OF RANGE, THIS COULD CAUSE AN ISSUE IF THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TO STALL. WHEN MOVING AND TURNED ON IT WILL REPORT KEY OUT OF RANGE. WHEN TURNED OFF AND ATTEMPTING TO START THE MOTORCYCLE WILL NOT TURN ON. THIS ISSUE HAS WIDELY BEEN REPORTED BY OWNERS. HTTPS://ADVRIDER.COM/F/THREADS/STRANGE-KEYFOB-PROBLEM-1290-SAS.1385383/ HTTPS://ADVRIDER.COM/F/THREADS/ANOTHER-KEY-FOB-ISSUE-2017-1290R.1297799/ HTTPS://ADVRIDER.COM/F/THREADS/KEY-NOT-…
Owner-reported narrative. 1,980 miles reported. Look up ODI 11222490 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11532228 · 2023-07-14 (July 14, 2023)
The rear brake switch has failed 3 times on the motorcycle. It is a hydraulic switch and has been replaced under warranty 2 times. After the second replacement it has failed again. My safety is put at risk if I use the brakes and the brake light does not come on, this could cause a vehicle to impact the rear of the motorcycle when the brake light does not illuminate due to braking. When the component was replaced, it was done under warranty at the dealer, the whereabouts of previously failed parts is unknown and may have been discarded. There w…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11532228 at NHTSA ↗
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 0 |
2018: 0; 2019: 1; 2020: 1; 2021: 0