KTM 1290 SUPERDUKE R, Owner'S Manual

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10 RIDING INSTRUCTIONS
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Shift into a higher gear when conditions allow (incline, road situation, etc.).
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Release the throttle while simultaneously pulling the clutch lever, shift into the next
gear, release the clutch lever, and open the throttle.
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You can see the positions of the 6 forward gears in the figure. The idle position
is between the first and second gears. First gear is used for starting off or for
steep inclines.
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After reaching maximum speed by fully opening the throttle grip, turn the throttle back
so it is ¾ open. This will barely reduce the speed but fuel consumption will be consid-
erably lower.
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Accelerate only up to a speed suitable for the road surface and weather conditions. Par-
ticularly in bends, do not shift, and accelerate very carefully.
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Brake if necessary and close the throttle at the same time in order to shift down.
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Pull the clutch lever and shift into a lower gear, release the clutch lever slowly, and
open the throttle or shift again.
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If the engine stalls (e.g. at a crossroads), just pull the clutch lever and press the elec-
tric starter button. You do not have to shift into neutral.
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Switch off the engine if running at idle or standing for a long time.
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If the oil pressure warning lamp lights up during a trip, stop immediately and switch
off the engine. Contact an authorized KTM workshop.
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If the engine warning lamp lights up during a trip, please contact an authorized KTM
workshop as soon as possible.
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From the flash rhythm you can deduce a two-digit number, the so-called blink
code. The blink code tells you which component is affected by a malfunction.
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If the general warning lamp lights up during a trip, the matrix display shows a mes-
sage for 10 seconds.