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2021 Ktm 890 Duke

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

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1Owner complaints

Model-year median: 1.5

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What owners reported most

Electrical System
1Exterior Lighting
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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

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Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Electrical System. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Exterior Lighting. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

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Electrical System complaints

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10,000 miles · Aug 19, 2025
Electrical SystemExterior Lighting

The contact owns a 2021 KTM 890 Duke. The contact stated that while attempting to use the front brakes while riding at various speeds, the rear brake light failed to illuminate as intended. No warning lights were illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that other drivers had mentioned that the rear brake lights were not ill…

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The contact owns a 2021 KTM 890 Duke. The contact stated that while attempting to use the front brakes while riding at various speeds, the rear brake light failed to illuminate as intended. No warning lights were illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that other drivers had mentioned that the rear brake lights were not illuminated while riding and attempting to stop. The local dealer was not contacted. The motorcycle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 10,000.

NHTSA ODI #11681523

Official recalls

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