KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2015 Maintenance Schedule
The 2015 KTM 1290 Super Duke R maintenance schedule below covers the manufacturer's recommended service intervals for general maintenance, oil, tires, brake fluid, drive chain maintenance, coolant, air filter, spark plugs and valve clearance. Intervals are shown in kilometres by default and can be switched to miles.
1301ccEngine size
44Maintenance items
Official manufacturer manual
Sourced from KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2014 Owner's Manual (official content, mirrored via ktmshop.se; Art. no. 14_3213109en) (this document covers model years 2014–2016): 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 fuel pressure | Every 15,000 km · Every 12 months | Moderate | Check fuel pressure. |
| Check that the electrical equipment is functioning properly | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check that the electrical equipment is functioning properly. |
| Change the engine oil and filter, clean the oil screens | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Moderate | Change the engine oil and filter, clean the oil screens (p.155 of source manual). |
| Check the brake discs | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check the brake discs (p.108). |
| Check the front brake linings | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check the front brake linings (p.111). |
| Check the brake linings of the rear brake | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check the rear brake linings (p.115). |
| Check the tire condition | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check tire condition (p.123). |
| Check the tire air pressure | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check tire air pressure (p.125). |
| 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.112). |
| 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; perform fork/shock service as needed depending on use. |
| Clean the dust boots of the fork legs | Every 15,000 km | Easy | Clean the dust boots of the fork legs. |
| Check the chain, rear sprocket, engine sprocket, and chain guide | Every 15,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check the chain, rear sprocket, engine sprocket, and chain guide (p.101). |
| Check the chain tension | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check chain tension (p.99). |
| 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. |
| Check the brake fluid level of the front brake | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check front brake fluid level (p.109). |
| 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 that the rear wheel nut (right side) is torqued to spec. |
| 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.150). |
| 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. |
| Change the air filter, clean the air filter box | Every 15,000 km · Replace every 15,000 km | Easy | Change the air filter and clean the air filter box. |
| 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 and correct routing with the fuel tank removed. |
| Change the spark plugs (air filter removed) | Every 30,000 km · Replace every 30,000 km | Moderate | Change spark plugs with the air filter removed. |
| Check the valve clearance (air filter removed) | Every 15,000 km | Advanced | One-time valve clearance check with just the air filter removed. |
| Check the valve clearance (air filter and spark plugs removed) | Every 30,000 km | Advanced | Recurring valve clearance check with air filter and spark plugs removed. |
| Change the secondary air system membranes | Every 30,000 km · Replace every 30,000 km | Moderate | Replace the secondary air system (SAS) membranes. |
| 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. |
| Check the steering head bearing play | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Moderate | Check steering head bearing play. |
| Check the headlight setting | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Check headlight aim/setting (p.143). |
| Final check: Check the vehicle for roadworthiness 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. |
| Check the CO adjustment with the KTM diagnostics tool | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Moderate | Check CO adjustment using the KTM diagnostics tool. |
| Reset the service interval display | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Reset the service interval display. |
| Make the service entry in the KTM DEALER.NET and in the Service and Warranty Booklet | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Log the service in KTM Dealer.net and the paper Service/Warranty Booklet. |
| Check/clean the oil nozzle for clutch lubrication | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Check and clean the oil nozzle for clutch lubrication. |
| Check the swingarm bearing | Every 15,000 km | Moderate | Check swingarm bearing condition. |
| Check the wheel bearings | Every 15,000 km | Moderate | Check wheel bearing condition. |
| 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 (e.g. side stand, hand lever, chain) and check for smooth operation. |
| Check all hoses (fuel, cooling, bleeder, drainage, etc.) and sleeves | Every 15,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check all hoses and sleeves for cracking, leaks, and incorrect routing. |
| Check the antifreeze | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check antifreeze protection level. |
| Check/rectify the fluid level of the hydraulic clutch | Every 15,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check and correct hydraulic clutch fluid level (p.104). |
| Change the hydraulic clutch fluid | Every 24 months · Replace every 24 months | Moderate | Change hydraulic clutch fluid. |
| Check the screws and nuts for tightness | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check screws and nuts for tightness. |
| Change the coolant | Every 48 months · Replace every 48 months | Moderate | Drain and replace engine coolant. |
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