KTM 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE R 2017, Owner'S Manual

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10 RIDING INSTRUCTIONS
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Warning
Danger of accidents The rear wheel can lock due to the engine braking effect.
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Pull in the clutch, if you perform emergency or full braking, or if you brake on a slippery ground.
Warning
Danger of accidents Banked or laterally sloping ground reduces the maximum possible delay.
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If possible finish braking before going into a bend.
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Braking should always be completed before you go into a bend. Change down to a lower gear appropriate to your road speed.
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On long downhill stretches, use the braking effect of the engine. Change down one or two gears, but do not over-rev the engine. In this
way, you have to brake far less and the brakes do not overheat.
10.9 Stopping, parking
Warning
Risk of injury People who act without authorization endanger themselves and others.
If a valid transponder is in range, the vehicle can be started.
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Do not leave the vehicle unattended if the engine is running.
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Never leave the vehicle unattended if the Race-on key or the black Race
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on key are close the the vehicle.
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Protect the vehicle against access by unauthorized persons.
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Lock the steering if you leave the vehicle unattended.
Warning
Danger of burns Some vehicle components become very hot when the vehicle is operated.
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Do not touch any parts such as the exhaust system, radiator, engine, shock absorber, or brake system before the vehicle parts
have cooled down.
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Let the vehicle parts cool down before you perform any work on the vehicle.