KTM 890 Duke R - Owner's Manual > Tuning the engine
Ride Mode
Possible states
- SPORT - Homologated performance with very direct response; the motorcycle traction control allows greater slip on the rear wheel.
- STREET - Homologated performance with balanced response; the motorcycle traction control allows normal slip on the rear wheel.
- RAIN - Homologated performance with soft response for improved rideability; the motorcycle traction control allows normal slip on the rear wheel
- TRACK (optional) - Setting with homologated performance and extremely direct response. The motorcycle traction control and the characteristic map of the throttle response can be individually set.
Various vehicle tunings can be selected in the Ride Mode menu.
SPORT, STREET, RAIN and TRACK are available (optional).
The riding mode selected last appears in the display.
The drive mode can also be changed while riding with a closed throttle grip.
Info
The drive mode selection does not influence the ABS.
Motorcycle traction control (Cornering MTC)
The motorcycle traction control (cornering MTC) lowers the engine torque in case of loss of traction in the rear wheel.
Info
When the motorcycle traction control is switched off, the rear wheel may spin during strong acceleration and on surfaces with low grip, resulting in a risk of falling.
After the ignition is switched on, motorcycle traction control is enabled again.
The motorcycle traction control is controlled via the Ride Mode menu on the combination instrument. The motorcycle traction control can be switched off in the Motorcycle menu.
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When the motorcycle traction control is active, the TC indicator lamp 
flashes.
When motorcycle traction control is switched off, the TC indicator lamp
lights up.
Slip adjustment (optional)
The slip adjustment is a motorcycle traction control function.
The slip adjustment allows the motorcycle traction control to be tuned through nine levels to the desired characteristic map.
Level 1 allows the maximum slip on the rear wheel, and level 9 the minimum.
The slip adjustment can be set while riding with a closed menu using the UP or DOWN button.
Info
The slip adjustment is only available in drive mode TRACK (optional).
Possible states
- TRACK - Extremely direct response
- SPORT - Very direct response.
- STREET - Balanced response
The characteristic map of the throttle response can be adjusted in the Throttle response menu.
The Throttle response can also be set while riding with a closed throttle grip.
Info
Throttle response is only available in drive mode TRACK (optional).
See also:
KTM 890 Duke R - Owner's Manual > Changing the coolant
Warning Danger of scalding During motorcycle operation, the coolant gets very hot and is under pressure. Do not open the radiator, the radiator hoses or other cooling system components if the engine or the cooling system are at operating temperature. Allow the cooling system and the engine to cool down before you open the radiator, the radiator hoses or other components of the cooling system. In the event of scalding, rinse the area affected immediately with lukewarm water.
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