TIPS ON PUTTING INTO OPERATION
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Make sure that the pre-delivery inspection work has been carried out exclusively by an authorized KTM-RC8 workshop.
You receive a delivery certificate and the service record at vehicle handover.
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Before your first trip, read the entire operating instructions carefully.
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Get to know the controls.
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Adjust the basic position of clutch lever. (
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Adjust the basic position of hand brake lever. (
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Adjust the foot brake lever. (
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Adjust the shift lever. (
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Get used to handling the vehicle on suitable terrain before making a longer trip. Try also to ride as slowly as possible to get a better
feeling for the motorcycle.
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Hold the handlebars firmly with both hands and keep your feet on the footrests when riding.
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Run the engine in. (
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Running the engine in
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Do not exceed the specified engine speed and load during the running-in period.
Guideline
Maximum engine speed
During the first: 1,000 km (621.4 mi)
7,500 rpm
After the first: 1,000 km (621.4 mi)
10,500 rpm
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Avoid full-throttle operation!
Summary of Contents for 2010 1190 RC8
Page 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL 2010 1190 RC8 USA Art no 3211524en ...
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Page 13: ...IMPORTANT INFORMATION 11 ...
Page 14: ...IMPORTANT INFORMATION 12 2 1 Overview of labels 700380 11 ...
Page 16: ...IMPORTANT INFORMATION 14 600932 01 Type label for Canada 600930 01 Type label for the USA ...
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Page 24: ...VIEW OF VEHICLE 22 3 1 View of vehicle front left side 700243 10 ...
Page 26: ...VIEW OF VEHICLE 24 3 2 View of vehicle rear right side 700242 10 ...
Page 45: ...CONTROLS 43 ...
Page 46: ...CONTROLS 44 5 18 Overview of ROAD mode 400942 10 ...
Page 52: ...CONTROLS 50 5 24 Overview of RACE mode 400943 10 ...
Page 58: ...CONTROLS 56 5 30 Overview of SET UP mode 400945 01 ...