KTM 890 Duke R - Owner's Manual > Checks and maintenance measures when preparing for use

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Before every trip, check the condition of the vehicle and ensure that it is roadworthy.

The vehicle must be in perfect technical condition when it is being operated.

• Check the engine oil level.
• Check the front brake fluid level.
• Check the rear brake fluid level.
• Check the front brake linings.
• Check the rear brake linings.
• Check that the brake system is functioning properly.
• Check coolant level in the compensating tank.
• Check the chain for dirt.
• Check the chain tension.
• Check the tire condition.
• Check tire pressure.
• Check the settings of all controls and ensure that they can be operated smoothly.
• Check that the electrical system is functioning properly.
• Check that luggage is properly secured.
• Sit on the motorcycle and check the rear mirror setting.
• Check the fuel level.

Starting the vehicle

Danger

Danger of poisoning Exhaust gases are toxic and inhaling them may result in unconsciousness and death.

• Always make sure there is sufficient ventilation when running the engine.
• Use effective exhaust extraction when starting or running the engine in an enclosed space.

Note

Engine damage High revving speed with a cold engine negatively impacts the lifespan of the engine.

• Always run the engine warm at a low speed.

• Take the motorcycle off the side stand and sit on the motorcycle.
• Make sure that the emergency OFF switch/electric starter button is in the middle position .
• Switch on the ignition by turning the ignition key to the position .

After you switch on the ignition, you can hear the fuel pump working for about two seconds. The function check of the combination instrument is run at the same time.

The ABS warning lamp lights up and goes back out after starting off.

• Shift the transmission to neutral position.

The green idle indicator lamp N lights up.

• Turn emergency OFF switch/electric starter button to the lower position .

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Only press the emergency off switch/electric starter button into the lower position when the combination instrument function check has been completed.

Press the emergency OFF switch/electric starter button into the lower position for a maximum of 5 seconds.

You can only start the engine if the transmission is in neutral or if the clutch lever is pulled when a gear is engaged. If the side stand is folded out and you shift into gear and release the clutch lever, the engine stops.

Starting off

• Pull the clutch lever, engage 1st gear, release the clutch lever slowly and simultaneously open the throttle carefully.

Launch‑Control (optional)

Launch Control is a vehicle electronics function.

Launch control adjusts the engine speed in order to achieve the best possible acceleration.

Launch control can be used for starting off for a maximum of three times in succession. Launch control is temporarily deactivated after the third starting off in order to protect the engine, transmission and cooling system from overloading.

Launch control is also deactivated if all conditions for activation are no longer met.

Launch control is enabled again in the following cases: the engine runs for at least three minutes, the engine is switched off for 20 minutes or a distance of 1.5 km (0.93 mi) has been covered.

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