KTM 1290 Super Duke GT, Owner'S Manual

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RIDING INSTRUCTIONS 10
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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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Always finish braking before you go into a bend. Change down to a lower gear appropriate to your road speed.
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Use the braking effect of the engine on long downhill stretches. 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.
10.12 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 vehi-
cle.
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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.