KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2017, Owner'S Manual, Page: 99 / 247

10 RIDING INSTRUCTIONS
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Warning
Danger of accidents If you change down at high engine speed, the rear wheel blocks and the engine races.
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Do not change into a low gear at high engine speed.
Warning
Danger of accidents Adjustments to the vehicle distract attention from traffic activity.
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Make all adjustments when the vehicle is at a standstill.
Warning
Risk of injury The passenger may fall from the motorcycle if they conduct themselves incorrectly.
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Ensure that the passenger sits correctly on the passenger seat, places his or her feet on the passenger foot rest and holds on to
the rider or the grab handles.
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Note the regulations governing the minimum age of passengers in your country.
Warning
Danger of accidents A risky riding style constitutes a major risk.
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Comply with traffic regulations and ride defensively and with foresight to detect sources of danger as early as possible.
Warning
Danger of accidents Cold tires have reduced road grip.
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Ride the first miles carefully on every journey at moderate speed until the tires reach operating temperature.
Warning
Danger of accidents New tires have reduced road grip.
The contact surface on new tires is not yet roughened.
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Run in new tires with moderate riding at alternating angles.
Running-in phase
200 km (124 mi)