“KTM 2020 1290 Super Duke R: Electrical short-circuit risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79807-ktm-2020-1290-super-duke-r-electrical-short-circuit-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #21V122000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V122000).
KTM North America, Inc. recalled 2020 KTM 1290 Super Duke R motorcycles due to an electrical short-circuit hazard that could cause the engine to stall and increase crash risk, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on Feb. 26, 2021. Dealers will inspect and repair the wiring harness free of charge.
How to tell if you have it
KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE R, 2020
What to do
KTM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear wiring harness and repair as necessary. Dealers will also modify the "tail end lower part" to correct wiring routing and add protection. Repairs are free; KTM's recall number is TB2104.
The hazard
An electrical short-circuit could cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. The hazard stems from the rear wiring harness potentially being routed incorrectly, leading to damage.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show KTM North America, Inc. has 27 other recalls on file since May 25, 2011. Other recent recalls of similar products include the Honda 2024 CBR650R electrical issue (Dec. 23, 2025), the BMW 2024-2026 S 1000 RR electrical system risk (July 23, 2026), and the Ducati Streetfighter V2 wheel lockup risk (Dec. 5, 2025). NHTSA has received three owner complaints for this model as of Aug. 16, 2021.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2020 KTM 1290 Super Duke R motorcycle has the rear wiring harness routed incorrectly. The recall began March 24, 2021, and KTM's recall number is TB2104.
Brand
KTM
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Stop Using It Now
KTM will inspect and repair the rear wiring harness at no cost to fix the routing issue.
Get Repair Kit
Dealers will modify the tail end lower part to correct wiring routing and add protection.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 26 days.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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