KTM 1290 Super Adventure User Manual

14 BRAKE SYSTEM 163
Warning
Environmental hazard Hazardous substances cause environmental damage.
– Oil, grease, filters, fuel, cleaners, brake fluid, etc., should be disposed of as stipulated in applicable regulations.
Info
Never use DOT 5 brake fluid! It is silicone-based and purple in color. Oil seals and brake lines are not designed for DOT 5 brake
fluid.
Avoid contact between brake fluid and painted parts. Brake fluid attacks paint!
Use only clean brake fluid from a sealed container.
Preparatory work
– Raise the vehicle with the center stand. ( p. 113)
– Check the rear brake linings. ( p. 164)
K00005-10
Main work
–
Remove screw cap

with membrane

.
–
Add brake fluid to the MAX mark

.
Brake fluid DOT 4 / DOT 5.1 ( p. 243)
–
Mount and tighten screw cap

with membrane

.
Info
Clean up overflowed or spilt brake fluid immediately with water.

KTM 1290 Super Adventure Specifications

General

Displacement	1301 cc
Transmission	6-speed
Power	160 hp (118 kW)
Torque	138 Nm
Fuel Capacity	23 liters
Front Suspension	WP Semi-active Suspension
Rear Suspension	WP Semi-active Suspension
Front Brakes	Dual 320 mm discs, 4-piston calipers
Rear Brakes	267 mm disc, 2-piston caliper
ABS	Yes
Traction Control	Yes, MTC (Motorcycle Traction Control)
Wheelbase	1, 560 mm