KTM 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE R 2017, Owner'S Manual

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18 TUNING THE ENGINE
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18.1 Ride Mode
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Possible states
• SPORT
–
Homologated performance with very direct response; the traction control
allows greater slip on the rear wheel.
• STREET
–
Homologated performance with balanced response; the traction control
allows normal slip on the rear wheel.
• RAIN
–
Reduced homologated performance for better ridability; the traction control
allows normal slip on the rear wheel.
• OFFROAD
–
Reduced homologated performance for better ridability; the traction con-
trol allows high slip on the rear wheel
Various vehicle tunings can be selected in the Ride Mode menu. SPORT , STREET , RAIN and
OFFROAD are available.
The drive mode selected last is displayed in the combination instrument.
The drive mode can also be changed while riding with a closed throttle grip and deactivated
speed sensor.
18.2 Motorcycle traction control (MTC)
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The motorcycle traction control (MTC) lowers the engine torque in case of loss of traction
in the rear wheel. Depending on the motorcycle traction control setting, a slight slip on the
rear wheel may be desirable. Example: offroad.
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When traction control is switched off, the rear wheel may spin during high accelera-
tion and on surfaces with low grip.
After the ignition is switched back on, traction control is enabled again.
Traction control is controlled via the Motorcycle menu on the combination instrument. The
traction control can be switched off in the
MTC
menu.