KTM 1190 ADVENTURE R, Owner'S Manual

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14 BRAKE SYSTEM
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Warning
Danger of accidents Vehicle rollover
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It is not always possible to prevent vehicle rollover in extreme riding situations
(e. g. luggage loaded with a high center of gravity, varying road surfaces, steep
descents, full braking without disengaging the gear). Adapt your riding style to
the road conditions and your riding ability.
ABS has two operating modes: the "Road" and "Offroad" ABS modes.
In the
"Road"
ABS mode, the brakes are also applied to the rear wheel when the front brake
is applied. ABS can intervene on both wheels.
In the
"Offroad" ABS mode, the front brake slows the front wheel. The rear brake slows the
rear wheel. There is no ABS intervention on the rear wheel. The ABS lamp
3
flashes
slowly to remind you that the "Offroad" ABS mode is enabled.
Info
In the "Offroad" ABS mode, the rear wheel may block and there is a risk of falling.
The ABS operates with two independent brake circuits (front and rear brakes). When the
ABS control unit detects a locking tendency in a wheel, ABS begins regulating the brake
pressure. The regulating process causes a slight pulsing of the hand and foot brake levers.
ABS lamp
3
must light up after the ignition is switched on and go out after starting off.
If it does not go out after starting off or if it is lit while riding, this indicates a fault in the
ABS system. In this case, the ABS is no longer enabled and the wheels may lock during
braking. The brake system itself stays functional; only ABS control is not available.
The ABS lamp may also light up if the rotating speeds of the front and rear wheels differ
greatly under extreme riding conditions, for example when making wheelies or if the rear
wheel spins. This causes the ABS to switch off.
To reenable the ABS, the vehicle must be stopped and the ignition switched off. The ABS
is reenabled when the vehicle is switched on again. The ABS lamp goes out when you start
off.
In the
"MTC/ABS"
menu, ABS can be switched off manually.