KTM 450 SMR 2021, Owner'S Manual

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8 RIDING INSTRUCTIONS
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8.4 Activating traction control
Info
The traction control reduces excessive slip on the rear wheel in favor of more control and propulsion, par-
ticularly in wet conditions.
When traction control is switched off, the rear wheel may spin more during high acceleration and on sur-
faces with low grip.
Traction control can be switched on or off during the ride.
The setting most recently selected is activated again when restarting.
H02885-01
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Press button TC to switch the traction control on or off.
Guideline
Engine speed
≤
4,000 rpm
The TC LED lights up when the traction control is acti-
vated.
8.5 Starting off
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Pull the clutch lever, engage 1st gear, release the clutch lever slowly and simultaneously open the throttle
carefully.
8.6 Shifting, riding
Warning
Danger of accidents If you change down at high engine speed, the rear wheel blocks and the engine
races.
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Do not change into a low gear at high engine speed.
Info
If unusual noises occur while riding, stop immediately, switch off the engine and contact an authorized
KTM workshop.
First-gear is used for starting off and for steep inclines.
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Shift into a higher gear when conditions allow (incline, road situation, etc.). To do so, 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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If the cold start button was pushed while starting, open the throttle briefly and release the throttle grip or turn
the throttle grip forward.
The cold start button goes to the basic position.
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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 considerably lower.
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Only open the throttle as much as the engine can handle
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abrupt throttle grip opening increases fuel con-
sumption.
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To shift down, apply the brakes and close the throttle at the same time.
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Pull the clutch lever and shift into a lower gear, release the clutch lever slowly, and either open the throttle or
shift again.