Thanks to Hammerhead for this.......Keyless replacement cap for the 2020 SDR here's the description on ebay

TWM CNC BILLET ALUMINUM QUICK RACING FUEL GAS CAP SUPER DUKE 1290 R

They are distributed in the U.S. by Motomillion, the dealer for TWM in Italy, and they still have a couple still in stock!

Had one of these on my triumph street triple and loved it. That being said with these bikes being keyless I don’t really understand the need for it on this bike? Triumph had to pull key so it made sense. But guess to each there own.

 

On the keyless/fob ignition bikes, is the fuel cap also operated by the fob? Or do you still need a key to open it?

 

One less thing to "go wrong," would suck not to be able to open the cap for some strange reason.
I also get annoyed at having to power up after I turn off power just to open the gas filler.

 

I don't have to remember to open the cap before turning off the bike, I don't have to fumble with the lid when I'm holding the gas hose in, don't have to worry about an electronic malfunction, and, I think it looks waaaay better.
Plus I think it added about 4 more MPH to the top end speed! gonna look really good with the carbon fiber trim, if it ever becomes available.

 

They look so good, it's almost a shame to cover them up with a tank bag!

 

Most of the time when I'd stop to fill up I'd have to turn the power back on to open the cap because I already turned the "power on" switch off........this is so much easier.

 

I don’t understand. I’ve never had an issue. I pull up turn the bike off, side stand down, swing my leg over, insert credit-card in pump, select “premium” grade, open the gas cap, start filling.

I never had to do any ignition on/off/on fumbling. Seems odd.

 

I have this cap on my 1090 and I love it on that bike, so much better than taking the key out of the ignition to fuel up. For the SDR, I haven't sprung for this cap, I find the electronic one to be very convenient, but this cap looks so much better, especially on the (faster) black SDR. Nice job!

 

Im sure my petrol cap opens when the power is off, as long as the key fob is close it will open.

 

So does the fuel cap for 2nd gen fit 3rd Gen as well? All websites says it's not compatible

 

I've only had to fumble with mine once. That happened when I had to wait behind a truck at the pumps. Took about 5 minutes for him to finish filling and then I just pushed my bike forward. As my bike had been shut off for more than a minute, the cap was locked again. Started bike, shut off, popped gas tank open. A bit fiddly, but so far it works as advertised. I'd really rather have a regular gas cap, though.

 

So after stating I’ve never had an issue. Yesterday I was clearly distracted by something at the gas pump for a moment, I can’t remember what now. It timed out and locked the cap on me before I opened it. Turned bike on and opened cap. It wasn’t exactly tricky or anything. But I found it ironic having posted the above! 😂🤣

 

Just a different way for a locking gas cap to ruin your day. My question is, why do locking gas caps exist at all? I have a 2012 truck and a 2017 grocery-getter and neither have ANY gas cap, just a fume flap.

 

Great point! Couldn't agree more!

I've got 3 bikes, and they all have locking caps. But my DRZ has a Safari tank, the cap for which is a screw-on that locks with a key after screwed tight. I leave it unlocked. It's just easier and simpler.

 

I have one like the billet cap above, but I'd rather have my OEM locking cap back if it was 100% functional.
I think the billet cap cost me less than NZ$50 landed here from AliExpress.

 

If I'm stealing gas, I'm going directly to an F-150 like my own, stick the hose right down the filler pipe and siphoning away because there's NO CAP much less a locking one.

 

Thanks to Hammerhead for this.......Keyless replacement cap for the 2020 SDR here's the de
Thanks to Hammerhead for this.......Keyless replacement cap for the 2020 SDR here's the description on ebay

TWM CNC BILLET ALUMINUM QUICK RACING FUEL GAS CAP SUPER DUKE 1290 R

They are distributed in the U.S. by Motomillion, the dealer for TWM in Italy, and they still have a couple still in stock!

I don't have to remember to open the cap before turning off the bike, I don't have to fumble with the lid when I'm holding the gas hose in, don't have to worry about an electronic malfunction, and, I think it looks waaaay better.
Plus I think it added about 4 more MPH to the top end speed! gonna look really good with the carbon fiber trim, if it ever becomes available.

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Do you happen to have specific instructions for the TWM on a 2020 SDR? The KTM PowerParts Racing Fuel Cap appears to be exactly the same (made in Italy as well) only $30 bucks more than the TWM, unfortunately Manny at Motomillion is out of TWMs for the SDR and I got 20% off the KTM version. However the KTM instructions are from 1/2014 and do not cover the 2020 SDR with the electronic release (which seems like it is going to break every time I use it). I have put TWMs from MM on my 2018 BMW S1000RR and 2008 Suzuki GSX-R 750 and both needed no instructions, in fact they each installed in less than five minutes. The KTM instructions state that you need to take the original fuel cap off via the six mounting cap screws (does not mention the filler neck overflow drain line, the evaporation valve/line and the electrical latch) and then unscrew three phillips screws on underside of the original cap, separate it and use the bottom section with the Racing Fuel Cap to seal the tank and act as a spacer. There are two phillips screw on the underside of the 2020 SDR cap that are visible, I took them out but the cap did not separate. I removed the cap/tank gasket and the evaporation valve thinking there may be a screw under it but there was not. I do not want to break the original cap because a replacement is $$$. Contacted KTM, they replied by stating that the PowerParts Racing Fuel Cap is compatible with the 2020 SDR but their instructions are not correct and the bike should be taken to the dealer for installation, that is is not going to happen, for a number of reasons. Any assistance would be appreciated.

 

The KTM caps are made by SWM and they are identical.

 

The whole bike is a rolling computer lol. Now you have to worry about someone dropping a little something in your gas tank while your parked at your favorite bar/ store etc. I have no issues with the OEM at all. If the bike came without a locking cap everyone would be buying one.

 

So true! 🤣

I’ve since had my tank off the KTM, cutting the gas pipe from the tank will result in zero gas draining out. The FI pump needs to run to get gas out the tank I think.

So now the easiest solutions are siphon it out, assuming a nice non-locking cap, or punch a hole in it with a screw driver.

Rob

 

Well I was being more sarcastic about it than serious. I personally have been riding for over 40 years and purchase my bikes based on what I want and the newest tech packages that suit me, I like the advancement in electronic rider aids, which is one of the reasons why I purchased a SDR. When I read about replacing the locking cap with a non locking one because of the belief it may not always work etc,, well then you better get rid of that electric front steering lock while your at it. Don't get me started on the key fob, that's like witch craft lol. My point is that this bike was engineered by some of the best in the business with excellent testing and a full load of electronic rider aids to assist the rider. If you purchase an advanced motorcycle like the SDR and you have to worry about the gas cap not opening, well I guess you could add that to a whole list of people with fears about several of the electronic advancements failing, ABS won't work, throttle issues, fuel issues etc, because its all electronic and anything could in fact fail as with any bike, I agree, but personally I embrace the full electronic package of the SDR. Otherwise I would have purchased a Harley and a Trailer to haul it, never have to worry about the gas cap, just unscrew it lol.. Yes I'm an azhole and I"m poking fun but the irony of buying one of the best electronic packages on the market and worrying about the fuel cap amuses me

 

My F 150 and my wife's Flex don't even have gas caps, just shuttered holes.

I also like the convenience of a screw-in. It's so much simpler than pulling the key, unlocking the cap, then locking it back up and fumbling to get the key back in the ignition (which also wears it out twice as fast, not to mention the clumsy igniton lock location). Before the screw-in, I kept the spare key hidden on the bike to unlock he cap. Still use it to unlock the seat.

The fob is a different discussion because my '16 doesn't have one, therefore I'm clueless other than what fobbers have posted. I always run a tank bag, so onlookers don't even see the cap and if they know the bike, they'll assume it has a stupid locker. Thieves and vandals are usually not high on the I. Q. scale.

And I rarely use the fork lock. Goons could still pick it up and shove it in a van or truck with the fork locked. When I travel, I carry an armored cable and lock.

 

I just bought the same exact gas cap for my multistrada on ebay for $40.

 

No codes as there are no electriocal connections to the cfap, just two hoses.

 

Does anyone know if there is actually a difference between the gas caps of a 2019 and 2021, assembly wise I mean ? ... I find them much cheaper for a 2019 than 2021.

 

WellI can confirm a 2019 fuel cap will fit a 2021, ordered one for only $40 and it fits perfectly. Had to make new spacers because the ones I had from SW Motech
were way too high with this fuel cap. Made them in aluminum and finished with Cerkote because I still had to spray a gun frame, I immediately did both. This is a
chemical and scratch resistant paint.

 

Its fairly straightforward to cut out the electronic catch that the OEM cap uses.Problem free tank filling as I have found out.
The keyless replacement caps allow rainwater into the tank when opening so be careful.

 

...The keyless replacement caps allow rainwater into the tank when opening so be careful.

This is kind of funny, since I believe raining in the gas cap is less likely than the original part failing. Thanks for making me smile today.

 

The issue for me is vandalism. Would be concerned someone might put something unsavory into my tank.

Before I got a Stout Mount several folks tried to tear my BMW Nav VI with a TourTech locking mount right off my 2017 KTM GT. On one occasion while staying at at a Hoilday Inn someone tried to peel/ rip off all my KTM logo's. The best one was when we caught a HONDA guy screwing a nail into my rear tire at the Iron Horse Motorcycle Lodge. Guess he got tired of me passing him on the Tail of the Dragon?

Best,

Doc

 

Hope you beat the guy screwing with your tire to a pulp. I would have.

 

Question for those of you who installed these gas caps on gen 3 bikes. Did you reconnect the electrical connector to the gas cap or leave it disconnected? I don’t think it will hurt to re connnect because there’s nothing to lock on the new cap and I’m worried about corrosion in the wiring if I leave it disconnected.