KTM 1290 SUPERDUKE R, Owner'S Manual

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10 RIDING INSTRUCTIONS
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Press the electric starter button .
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Do not press the electric starter button until the combination instrument func-
tion check is finished.
When starting,
DO NOT open the throttle. If you open the throttle during the start-
ing procedure, fuel is not injected by the engine management system and the
engine cannot start.
Press the electric starter button
for at most 5 seconds. Wait for a least 5 sec-
onds before trying again.
This motorcycle is equipped with a safety starting system. You can only start
the engine if the transmission is in neutral or if the clutch lever is pulled when
a gear is engaged. If the side stand is folded out and you shift into gear, the
engine stops.
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Remove the motorcycle from the side stand.
10.3 Starting off
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Pull the clutch lever, shift into first gear, release the clutch lever slowly and at the same time open the throttle gently.
10.4 Shifting, riding
Warning
Danger of accidents Abrupt load alterations can cause the vehicle to get out of control.
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Avoid abrupt load alterations and sudden braking actions, and adapt your speed to the road conditions.
Warning
Danger of accidents
If you change down at high engine speed, the rear wheel can lock up.
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Do not change into a low gear at high engine speed. The engine races and the rear wheel can lock up.