7
PREPARING FOR USE
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Make sure that the pre-delivery inspection work has been carried out exclusively by an authorized KTM workshop.
You receive a delivery certificate and the Service and Warranty Booklet at vehicle handover.
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Before your first trip, read the entire operating instructions carefully.
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Get to know the controls.
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Adjust the basic position of clutch lever. (
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Adjust the basic position of hand brake lever. (
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Adjust the foot brake lever. (
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Adjust the shift lever. (
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Get used to handling the vehicle on suitable terrain before making a longer trip. Try also to ride as slowly as possible to get a better
feeling for the motorcycle.
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Hold the handlebars firmly with both hands and keep your feet on the footrests when riding.
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Run the engine in. (
7.2
Running the engine in
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Do not exceed the specified engine speed and load during the running-in period.
Guideline
Maximum engine speed
During the first: 1,000 km (620 mi)
7,500 rpm
After the first: 1,000 km (620 mi)
10,500 rpm
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Avoid full-throttle operation!
Summary of Contents for 1190 RC8 R EU/UK 2009
Page 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL 2015 1190 RC8 R US Art no 3213285en ...
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Page 14: ...2 SAFETY ADVICE 12 2 4 Overview of labels B01298 10 ...
Page 16: ...2 SAFETY ADVICE 14 M00734 01 Type label for Canada M00735 01 Type label for the USA ...
Page 26: ...4 VIEW OF VEHICLE 24 4 1 View of vehicle front left example B01301 10 ...
Page 28: ...4 VIEW OF VEHICLE 26 4 2 View of vehicle rear right example B01302 10 ...
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Page 50: ...6 CONTROLS 48 6 13 10 Overview of ROAD mode 401128 10 ...
Page 58: ...6 CONTROLS 56 6 13 17 Overview of RACE mode 401142 10 ...
Page 168: ...10 TUNING THE CHASSIS 166 Finishing work Fit the seat p 170 ...