KTM 1190 RC8 R Track, Owner'S Manual

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PUTTING INTO OPERATION
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6.1
Advice on first use
Danger
Danger of accidents Danger arising from the rider's judgement being impaired.
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Do not operate the vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, drugs and certain medications or physically or mentally
impaired.
Warning
Risk of injury
Missing or poor protective clothing present an increased safety risk.
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Wear protective clothing (helmet, boots, gloves, pants and jacket with protectors) every time you ride the vehicle. Always
wear protective clothing, which must be undamaged and meet legal requirements.
Warning
Danger of accidents Uncontrollable handling characteristic due to non-approved and/or non-recommended tires/wheels.
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Only tires/wheels approved by KTM and with the corresponding speed index should be used.
Warning
Danger of accidents Critical riding behavior due to inappropriate riding.
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Adapt your riding speed to the road conditions and your riding ability.
Warning
Danger of accidents Accident risk caused by presence of a passenger.
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Your vehicle is not designed to carry passengers. Do not ride with a passenger.
Warning
Risk of misappropriation
Usage by unauthorized persons.
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Never leave the vehicle while the engine is running. Secure the vehicle against use by unauthorized persons.
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When using your vehicle, remember that others may feel disturbed by excessive noise.
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Make sure that the pre-delivery inspection work has been carried out exclusively by an authorized KTM-RC8 workshop.
You receive a delivery certificate and the service record 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. ( p. 64)
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Adjust the basic position of hand brake lever. ( p. 66)
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Adjust the foot brake lever. ( p. 51)
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Adjust the shift lever. ( p. 50)
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Check and tune the setting of the quick shifter.
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( p. 84)
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Become accustomed to the handling of the vehicle on suitable terrain. Try also to ride as slowly as possible to get a better feeling
for the motorcycle.
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Your motorcycle is not authorized for riding on public roads.
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Hold the handlebar firmly with both hands and keep your feet on the footrests when riding.
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Run the engine in. ( p. 38)