RIDING INSTRUCTIONS
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Switching off ABS (990 Adventure)
KTM recommends always riding with ABS switched on. However, there may be situa-
tions in which riding with ABS is not advantageous.
Condition
Vehicle is standing, engine is running.
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Press button
for 3 - 5 seconds.
The ABS warning lamp begins flashing to indicate that ABS is deactivated.
7.3
Starting up
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Pull the clutch lever, engage 1st gear, release the clutch lever slowly and simultaneously open the throttle carefully.
7.4
Shifting, riding
Warning
Danger of accidents
Abrupt load alterations can cause the vehicle to get out of control.
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Avoid abrupt load alterations and sudden braking actions, and adapt your speed to the road conditions.
Warning
Danger of accidents
If you shift down at high engine speed, the rear wheel can lock up.
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Do not shift into a low gear at high engine speed. The engine races and the rear wheel can lock up.
Warning
Danger of accidents
Malfunctions caused by incorrect ignition key position.
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Do not change the ignition key position during a journey.
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