KTM 1050 Adventure User Manual

20 CLEANING, CARE 186
– After rinsing the motorcycle with a gentle spray of water, allow it to dry thoroughly.
– Remove the closure of the exhaust system.
Warning
Danger of accidents Reduced braking efficiency due to a wet or dirty brake sys-
tem.
– Clean or dry a dirty or wet brake system by riding and braking gently.
– After cleaning, ride the vehicle a short distance until the engine warms up.
Info
The heat produced causes water at inaccessible locations in the engine and on
the brake system to evaporate.
– Push back the protection caps of the handlebar controls to allow any water that has
penetrated to evaporate.
– After the motorcycle has cooled off, lubricate all moving parts and bearings.
– Clean the chain. ( p. 98)
– Treat bare metal parts (except for brake discs and exhaust system) with corrosion
inhibitor.
Preserving materials for paints, metal and rubber ( p. 210)
– Treat the painted parts with a mild paint polish.
Perfect Finish and high gloss polish for paints ( p. 210)
Info
Do not polish plastic parts that are matte when the vehicle is delivered as this
would seriously impair the material quality.
– Treat the plastic parts and powder-coated parts with a mild cleaning and care product.

KTM 1050 Adventure Specifications

General

Displacement	1050 cc
Transmission	6-speed
Fuel Tank Capacity	23 liters
Seat Height	850 mm
Bore x Stroke	103 mm x 63 mm
Fuel System	Electronic Fuel Injection
Cooling System	Liquid cooled
ABS	Bosch 9M+ two-channel ABS
Compression Ratio	12.5:1
Starter	Electric
Engine Type	2-cylinder, 4-stroke
Power	95 hp
Torque	107 Nm
Front Suspension	WP USD, 43 mm
Rear Suspension	WP monoshock
Front Brake	4-piston calipers
Rear Brake	267 mm disc, 2-piston caliper
Frame	Chromium-Molybdenum steel trellis
Front Wheel	19 inch
Rear Wheel	17 inch
Dry Weight	212 kg (467 lbs)