KTM 390 Duke AR 2019, Owner'S Manual, Page: 99 / 257

RIDING INSTRUCTIONS 9
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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 pegs 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 tem-
perature.
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)