KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2017 User Manual

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– Check the tire age.
Info
The tire date of manufacture is usually contained in the tire label and is indi-
cated by the last four digits of the DOT number. The first two digits indicate the
week of manufacture and the last two digits the year of manufacture.
KTM recommends that the tires be changed after 5 years at the latest, regard-
less of the actual state of wear.
» If the tires are more than 5 years old:
– Change the tires.
15.6 Checking the tire air pressure
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Low tire air pressure leads to abnormal wear and overheating of the tire.
Correct tire air pressure ensures optimal riding comfort and maximum tire service life.
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– Remove the dust cap.
– Check the tire air pressure when the tires are cold.
Tire air pressure, solo
front: with cold tires 2.5 bar (36 psi)
rear: with cold tires 2.5 bar (36 psi)
Tire air pressure with passenger/full payload
front: with cold tires 2.5 bar (36 psi)
rear: with cold tires 2.9 bar (42 psi)
» If the tire pressure does not meet specifications:

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2017 Specifications

General

Displacement	1301 cc
Bore x Stroke	108 mm x 71 mm
Fuel System	Keihin EFI, 56 mm throttle bodies
Transmission	6-speed
Rear Suspension	WP monoshock
ABS	Bosch 9ME Combined ABS
Front Tire	120/70 ZR 17
Rear Tire	190/55 ZR 17
Seat Height	835 mm
Dry Weight	195 kg
Power	177 hp
Torque	141 Nm
Frame	Chromium-Molybdenum steel trellis frame
Front Suspension	WP Ø 48 mm
Front Brake	Dual 320 mm discs, Brembo 4-piston calipers
Rear Brake	Brembo two-piston caliper, 240 mm disc
Wheelbase	1482 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	18 liters