KTM 690 Duke USA, Owner'S Manual

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7 PREPARING FOR USE
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Warning
Danger of accidents Poor visibility for other road users due to slipped baggage.
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If the tail light is covered, you are less visible to traffic behind you, especially in the dark. Check that your baggage is fixed
properly at regular intervals.
Warning
Danger of accidents
Changed handling characteristics and longer stopping distance with excessive payload.
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Adapt your speed according to your payload.
Warning
Danger of accidents Unstable handling characteristics due to slipped baggage.
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Check the way your baggage is fixed regularly.
Warning
Danger of burns
A hot exhaust system can burn baggage.
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Fasten your baggage in such a way that it cannot be burned or singed by the hot exhaust system.
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If you carry any baggage, make sure it is fixed firmly as close as possible to the center of the vehicle and ensure even weight distribu-
tion between the front and rear wheels.
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Do not exceed the overall maximum permitted weight and the axle loads.
Guideline
Maximum permissible overall weight 350 kg (772 lb.)
Maximum permissible front axle load 150 kg (331 lb.)
Maximum permissible rear axle load 220 kg (485 lb.)