KTM 690 Enduro R USA, Owner'S Manual

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8 RIDING INSTRUCTIONS
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Warning
Danger of accidents Longer stopping distance due to higher overall weight.
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Take the longer stopping distance into account when carrying a passenger and baggage.
Warning
Danger of accidents Delayed brake action on salted roads.
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There may be salt deposits on the brake discs. In order to restore the normal braking efficiency, you will need to remove the
deposits from the discs by carefully applying the brakes.
Warning
Danger of accidents Greater stopping distance due to ABS.
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Braking should be appropriate to the driving situation and the road conditions.
Warning
Danger of accidents Excessively forceful braking can cause the wheels to block.
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ABS must be switched on to be effective.
Warning
Danger of accidents Locking of the wheels due to braking action of the engine.
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Pull the clutch during emergency braking, full brake application and when braking on a slippery surface.
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To brake, release the throttle and operate the front and rear brakes simultaneously.
Info
When ABS is enabled, you can achieve maximum braking power even on low grip surfaces such as sandy, wet, or slippery ter-
rain without locking of the wheels.