18 ENGINE TUNING
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18.1
Ride Mode
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Possible states
• TRACK
–
Optional setting available with homologated perfor-
mance and extremely direct response. The motorcycle traction
control and the characteristic map of the throttle response
can be individually set.
• PERFORMANCE
–
Optional setting available with homolo-
gated performance and extremely direct response. The motor-
cycle traction control and throttle response characteristics
can be individually adjusted and the
KTM MY RIDE
function
can be used. Combines the functions of TRACK mode with
standard modes.
• SPORT
–
Homologated performance with very direct response;
the motorcycle traction control allows greater slip on the rear
wheel.
• STREET
–
Homologated performance with balanced response;
the motorcycle traction control allows normal slip on the rear
wheel.
• RAIN
–
Reduced homologated performance with soft response
for improved rideability; the motorcycle traction control allows
less slip on the rear wheel.
Various vehicle tunings can be selected in the
Ride Mode
menu.
There is
TRACK
(optional),
PERFORMANCE
(optional),
SPORT
,
STREET
and
RAIN
.
The riding mode selected last appears in the display.
The riding mode can also be changed while riding with a closed
throttle grip and deactivated speed sensor.
Info
The riding mode selection does not influence the ABS.
18.2
Motorcycle traction control (MTC)
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The (cornering MTC) lowers the engine torque in case of loss of
traction in the rear wheel.
Info
When motorcycle traction control is switched off, the rear
wheel may spin during strong acceleration and on surfaces
with low grip, resulting in a risk of falling.
After the ignition is switched on, motorcycle traction con-
trol is enabled again.
The motorcycle traction control is controlled via the
Motorcycle
p. 146) menu on the combination instrument. The motorcycle
traction control can be switched off in the
MTC/ABS
menu.
Info
When the motorcycle traction control is active, the TC indi-
cator lamp
flashes.
When motorcycle traction control is switched off, the
TC indicator lamp
lights up.
