14 BRAKE SYSTEM
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Info
In ABS mode
Offroad
, the ABS regulates the front wheel
later and the rear wheel can lock, resulting in a risk of
falling.
The ABS operates with two independent brake circuits (front and
rear brakes). When the ABS control unit detects a locking ten-
dency in a wheel, ABS begins regulating the brake pressure. The
control function causes a slight pulsing of the hand and foot brake
levers.
The ABS warning lamp
3
must light up after the ignition is
switched on and go out after starting off. If it does not go out
after starting off or if it lights up while riding, this indicates a
malfunction in the ABS. In this case, the ABS is no longer enabled
and the wheels may lock during braking. The brake system itself
stays functional; only ABS control is not available.
The ABS warning lamp may also light up if the rotating speeds of
the front and rear wheels differ greatly under extreme riding con-
ditions, for example when making "wheelies" or if the rear wheel
spins. This causes the ABS to switch off.
To reactivate the ABS, stop the vehicle and switch off the ignition.
The ABS is reactivated when the vehicle is switched on again. The
ABS warning lamp goes out after starting off.
MSC
The
MSC
is a supplementary function for the ABS that can prevent
the wheels locking and slipping during braking when the vehicle is
inclined (when cornering) within physical possibilities.
Using the 6-D sensor, the ABS control is now dependent on the
inclination and pitch angle.
ABS control that is dependent on the inclination and pitch angle
improves the riding stability and braking effect in all riding sit-
uations. The
MSC
also reduces the righting moment during hard
braking in curves. This prevents the motorcycle from righting itself
from an inclined angle and moving along a larger curve radius.
Due to the additional electronic control of the brake force distri-
bution between the two wheels, the braking force is optimally dis-
tributed and the motorcycle is additionally stabilized.
Info
The
MSC
is only active in
Road
ABS mode.
14.2
Checking the brake discs
Warning
Danger of accidents
Worn-out brake discs reduce the braking effect.
–
Make sure that worn-out brake discs are replaced immediately. (Your authorized KTM workshop will
be glad to help.)
