KTM 1290 Super Duke R / EVO 2021 Maintenance Schedule
The 2021 KTM 1290 Super Duke R / EVO maintenance schedule below covers the manufacturer's recommended service intervals for general maintenance, oil, brake fluid, tires, drive chain maintenance, spark plugs, valve clearance, coolant and air filter. Intervals are shown in kilometres by default and can be switched to miles.
1301ccEngine size
51Maintenance items
Official manufacturer manual
Sourced from KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2021 Owner's Manual (official content, mirrored via ktmshop.se; Art. no. 21_3214304en), cross-checked against the 2023 1290 Super Duke R EVO manual (Art. no. 23_3214762en) which carries the identical chart (this document covers model years 2020–2023): ktmshop.se
Full schedule
| Task | Interval | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Read out the fault memory using the KTM diagnostics tool | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Read out the fault memory with the KTM diagnostics tool. |
| Check the exhaust valve control unit with the KTM diagnostics tool | Every 15,000 km · Every 12 months | Moderate | Check the exhaust valve control unit with the KTM diagnostics tool. |
| Program the shift shaft sensor | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Moderate | Program the shift shaft sensor (quickshifter calibration). |
| Check that the electrical system is functioning properly | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check that the electrical system is functioning properly. |
| Change the engine oil and the oil filter, clean the oil screens | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Moderate | Change engine oil/filter, clean oil screens (p.288). |
| Check the front brake linings | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check front brake linings (p.235). |
| Check the brake linings of the rear brake | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check rear brake linings (p.240). |
| Check the brake discs | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check brake discs (p.230). |
| Check the brake lines for damage and leakage | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check brake lines for damage and leakage. |
| Change the front brake fluid | Every 24 months · Replace every 24 months | Moderate | Change front brake fluid. |
| Change the rear brake fluid | Every 24 months · Replace every 24 months | Moderate | Change rear brake fluid. |
| Change the hydraulic clutch fluid | Every 24 months · Replace every 24 months | Moderate | Change hydraulic clutch fluid. |
| Check the front brake fluid level | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check front brake fluid level (p.231). |
| Check the rear brake fluid level | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check rear brake fluid level (p.236). |
| Check/correct the fluid level of the hydraulic clutch | Every 15,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check/correct hydraulic clutch fluid level (p.224). |
| Check the shock absorber and fork for leaks | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Advanced | Check shock absorber and fork for leaks; service as needed. |
| Clean dust boots of the fork legs | Every 15,000 km | Easy | Clean the dust boots of the fork legs (p.199). |
| Check the steering head bearing for play | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Moderate | Check steering head bearing play. |
| Check tire condition | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check tire condition (p.249). |
| Check tire pressure | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check tire pressure (p.252). |
| Check the chain, rear sprocket, engine sprocket, and chain guide | Every 15,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check chain, sprockets, chain guide (p.219). |
| Check the chain tension | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check chain tension (p.216). |
| Measure the wheel bearing play and grease the rear hub | Every 30,000 km | Moderate | Measure wheel bearing play and grease rear hub. |
| Check that the rear wheel nut (right side) is tightened to the specified torque | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Moderate | Check rear wheel nut (right side) torque. |
| Check that the exhaust clamps have the prescribed tightening torque | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check exhaust clamp tightening torque. |
| Check the exhaust system for leaks | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check exhaust system for leaks. |
| Change the spark plugs (air filter removed) | Every 30,000 km · Replace every 30,000 km | Moderate | Change spark plugs, air filter removed. |
| Check the valve clearance (air filter and spark plugs removed) | Every 30,000 km | Advanced | Check valve clearance, air filter and spark plugs removed. |
| Change the SAS membrane | Every 30,000 km · Replace every 30,000 km | Moderate | Replace the secondary air system (SAS) membrane. |
| Check the cables for damage and routing without sharp bends (fuel tank removed) | Every 15,000 km · Every 12 months | Moderate | Check cables for damage/routing, fuel tank removed. |
| Check the coolant level in the compensating tank | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check coolant level in the compensating tank (p.278). |
| Change the air filter, clean the air filter box | Every 15,000 km · Replace every 15,000 km | Easy | Change air filter, clean air filter box. |
| Check the fuel pressure | Every 15,000 km · Every 12 months | Moderate | Check fuel pressure. |
| Check the headlight setting | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Check headlight setting (p.272). |
| Check that the radiator fan is functioning properly | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check radiator fan operation. |
| Final check: Check the vehicle is roadworthy and take a test ride | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Final roadworthiness check and test ride. |
| Read out the error memory after the test ride using the KTM diagnostics tool | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Read out error memory after the test ride. |
| Reset the service display using the KTM diagnostic tool | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Reset the service display. |
| Make a service entry in KTM Dealer.net | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Log the service in KTM Dealer.net. |
| Check the frame | Every 30,000 km | Moderate | Check the frame. |
| Check the link fork | Every 30,000 km | Moderate | Check the link fork (rear shock linkage). |
| Check/clean the oil nozzle for clutch lubrication | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Check/clean the oil nozzle for clutch lubrication. |
| Check the fork bearing | Every 15,000 km | Moderate | Check fork bearing condition. |
| Check the wheel bearings | Every 15,000 km | Moderate | Check wheel bearing condition. |
| Check the shock absorber linkage for play | Every 15,000 km | Moderate | Check shock absorber linkage for play. |
| Grease all moving parts (side stand, hand lever, chain, etc.) | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Grease all moving parts and check for smooth operation. |
| Empty the drainage hoses | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Empty the drainage hoses. |
| Check all hoses (fuel, cooling, bleeder, drainage, etc.) and sleeves | Every 15,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check all hoses/sleeves for cracking, leaks, incorrect routing. |
| Check the antifreeze | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check antifreeze protection level. |
| Check the tightness of the safety-relevant screws and nuts which are easily accessible | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check tightness of easily-accessible safety-relevant screws and nuts. |
| Change the coolant | Every 48 months · Replace every 48 months | Moderate | Drain and replace engine coolant. |
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