1290 Super Adventure

KTM 1290 Super Adventure User Manual

KTM 1290 Super Adventure

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OWNER'S MANUAL 2016

1290 Super Adventure

Art. no. 3213393en

Table of Contents

Default Chapter5
- Table of Contents5
1 Means of Representation10
- Symbols Used10
- Formats Used11
2 Safety Advice12
- Use Definition - Intended Use12
- Degrees of Risk and Symbols13
- Overview of Labels14
- Reporting Safety Defects18
- Noise Emission Warranty19
- Operating Noise Warning19
- Consumer Rights19
- Tampering Warning20
- Safe Operation20
- Protective Clothing21
- Work Rules21
- Environment22
- Owner's Manual22
3 Important Notes23
- Warranty23
- Operating and Auxiliary Substances23
- Spare Parts, Accessories23
- Service24
- Figures24
- Customer Service24
4 View of Vehicle26
- View of Vehicle, Front Left Side (Vehicle Differs Slightly from Photo)26
- View of Vehicle, Rear Right Side (Vehicle Differs Slightly from Photo)28
5 Serial Numbers30
- Chassis Number30
- Type Label30
- Key Number31
- Engine Number32
- Fork Part Number32
- Shock Absorber Article Number33
6 Controls34
- Clutch Lever34
- Hand Brake Lever34
- Throttle Grip35
- Switches on the Left Side of the Handlebar35
- Combination Switch, Left Side35
- Light Switch36
- Hazard Warning Flasher Switch36
- Menu Switch37
- Turn Signal Switch37
- Horn Button38
- Switches on the Right Side of the Handlebar38
- Combination Switch, Right38
- Emergency off Switch39
- Switch for the Cruise Control System40
- Upper Button of the Cruise Control System41
- Lower Button of the Cruise Control System42
- Electric Starter Button43
- Ignition/Steering Lock43
- Immobilizer44
- Locking the Steering44
- Unlocking the Steering45
- Socket for Electrical Accessories46
- Opening the Filler Cap46
- Closing the Filler Cap48
- Fuel Cocks49
- Opening the Storage Compartment49
- Closing the Storage Compartment50
- Seat Lock50
- Grab Handles51
- Luggage Rack Plate51
- Passenger Seat Heating Switch52
- Passenger Footrest52
- Shift Lever53
- Foot Brake Lever54
- Side Stand54
- Center Stand55
7 Combination Instrument56
- Overview56
- Activation and Test56
- Matrix Display57
- Segment Display57
- Indicator Lamps58
- Message on the Matrix Display59
- Shift Warning Light60
- Service Display61
- Matrix Display Menu61
- Favorites61
- Trip 162
- Trip 262
- General Info63
- Tpms63
- Set Favorites64
- Settings65
- Warning65
- Heating66
- Mtc/Abs66
- Load67
- Damping67
- Drive Mod68
- Menu Overview70
- Language71
- Distance72
- Temp72
- Pressure73
- Fuel Cons73
- Clock/Date74
- Shift Light74
- Heat Grip75
- Seat Rid75
- Seat Pil76
- Clighttest76
- Drl77
8 Ergonomics78
- Adjusting the Front Rider's Seat78
- Handlebar Position79
- Adjusting the Handlebar Position79
- Adjusting the Wind Shield81
- Adjusting the Windshield Adapter Position82
- Adjusting Basic Position of Clutch Lever84
- Adjusting the Basic Position of the Hand Brake Lever84
- Rider Footrests85
- Adjusting the Footrests85
- Checking the Basic Position of the Shift Lever88
- Adjusting the Basic Position of the Shift Lever88
- Adjusting the Basic Position of the Foot Brake Lever89
9 Preparing for Use91
- Advice on First Use91
- Running in the Engine92
- Loading the Vehicle93
10 Riding Instructions95
- Checks and Maintenance Measures When Preparing for Use95
- Starting96
- Starting off97
- Start off with HHC (Option: Hill-Start Assist)97
- Shifting, Riding98
- MSR (Option: Engine Braking Control)102
- Applying the Brakes102
- Stopping, Parking104
- Transport106
- Refueling107
11 Service Schedule109
- Additional Information109
- Required Work109
- Recommended Work111
12 Suspension Setting113
- Suspension Setting113
- Fork/Shock Absorber113
- Load113
- Damping114
13 Service Work on the Chassis115
- Raising the Vehicle with the Center Stand115
- Removing the Vehicle from the Center Stand115
- Removing the Passenger Seat116
- Mounting the Passenger Seat117
- Removing the Front Rider's Seat118
- Mounting the Front Rider's Seat119
- Checking for Chain Dirt120
- Cleaning the Chain121
- Checking the Chain Tension122
- Adjusting the Chain Tension123
- Checking the Chain, Rear Sprocket and Engine Sprocket125
- Checking/Correcting the Fluid Level of the Hydraulic Clutch128
- Checking the Steering Head Bearing Play129
- Removing the Bottom Triple Clamp Cover131
- Installing the Bottom Triple Clamp Cover132
- Removing the Front Side Cover132
- Installing the Front Side Cover134
- Removing the Mask Spoiler136
- Installing the Mask Spoiler139
- Loosening the Mask Spoiler142
- Positioning the Mask Spoiler144
- Removing the Front Fender146
- Installing the Front Fender146
- Cleaning the Dust Boots of the Fork Legs147
- Removing the Tank Cover148
- Installing the Tank Cover150
- Removing the Wind Shield152
- Installing the Wind Shield152
- Removing the Engine Guard153
- Installing the Engine Guard153
- Removing the Crash Bar154
- Installing the Crash Bar155
14 Brake System157
- Abs (Abs)157
- Checking the Brake Discs159
- Checking the Brake Fluid Level of the Front Brake160
- Adding Front Brake Fluid161
- Checking the Front Brake Linings162
- Checking the Rear Brake Fluid Level163
- Adding Rear Brake Fluid164
- Mount and Tighten Screw165
- Checking the Rear Brake Linings166
15 Wheels, Tires167
- Tubeless Tire System167
- Removing the Front Wheel167
- Installing the Front Wheel169
- Removing the Rear Wheel172
- Installing the Rear Wheel174
- Checking the Rear Hub Rubber Dampers176
- Checking the Tire Condition177
- Checking the Tire Air Pressure178
- Checking Spoke Tension179
16 Electrical System181
- Daytime Running Light181
- Cornering Headlight181
- Removing the Battery182
- Installing the Battery184
- Recharging the Battery185
- Changing the Main Fuse189
- Changing the Fuses in the Fuse Box191
- Removing the Headlight Mask with the Headlight193
- Installing the Headlight Mask with the Headlight195
- Screw, Cover Part M5196
- Mount and Tighten Screw196
- Guideline196
- Screw, Cover Part M6196
- Changing the Low Beam Bulb197
- Changing the High Beam Bulb198
- Changing the Turn Signal Bulb200
- Checking the Setting of the Lighting System201
- Adjusting the Headlight Range203
- Adjusting the Cornering Light Range204
- Activating/Deactivating the Ignition Key206
17 Cooling System211
- Checking the Coolant Level in the Compensating Tank211
- Correcting the Coolant Level in the Compensating Tank212
18 Tuning the Engine214
- Drive Mod214
- Motorcycle Traction Control (MTC)214
19 Service Work on the Engine216
- Checking the Engine Oil Level216
- The Oil Screens217
- Adding Engine Oil221
20 Cleaning, Care224
- Cleaning Motorcycle224
- Checks and Maintenance Steps for Winter Operation226
21 Storage228
- Preparing for Use after Storage229
22 Troubleshooting230
23 Technical Data232
- Engine232
- Engine Tightening Torques233
- Capacities237
- Engine Oil237
- Coolant237
- Fuel237
- Chassis237
- Electrical System239
- Tires240
- Fork240
- Shock Absorber240
- Chassis Tightening Torques241
24 Substances245
25 Auxiliary Substances248
26 Standards250
27 Index of Special Terms251
28 List of Abbreviations252
- Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter, Cleaning253
- List of Symbols253
- Red Symbols253
- Yellow and Orange Symbols253
- Green and Blue Symbols254
- Index255

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Brand	KTM
Model	1290 Super Adventure
Category	Motorcycle
Language	English

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