KTM 1290 Super Duke R User Manual

20 CLEANING, CARE 163
20.1 Cleaning motorcycle
Note
Material damage Damage and destruction of components by high-pressure cleaning equipment.
– When cleaning the vehicle with a pressure cleaner, do not point the water jet directly onto electrical components, connectors, cables,
bearings, etc. Maintain a minimum distance of 60 cm between the nozzle of the pressure cleaner and the component. Excessive pres-
sure can cause malfunctions or destroy these parts.
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
If you clean the motorcycle regularly, its value and appearance will be maintained over a long period.
Avoid direct sunshine on the motorcycle during cleaning.
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– Close off the exhaust system to keep water from entering.
– First remove coarse dirt particles with a gentle spray of water.
– Spray very dirty areas with a normal motorcycle cleaner and then clean with a brush.
Motorcycle cleaner ( p. 190)
Info
Use warm water containing normal motorcycle cleaner and a soft sponge.
Never apply motorcycle cleaner to a dry vehicle; always rinse the vehicle with
water first.
If the vehicle was operated in road salt, clean it with cold water. Warm water
would enhance the corrosive effects of salt.

KTM 1290 Super Duke R Specifications

General

Displacement	1301 cc
Transmission	6-speed
Seat Height	835 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	16 liters
Dry Weight	189 kg
Starter	Electric starter
Fuel System	Electronic fuel injection
Traction Control	MTC (Motorcycle Traction Control), lean-angle sensitive
Wheelbase	1482 mm
Front Tire	120/70 ZR 17
Rear Tire	200/55 ZR 17
Engine Type	V-Twin, 4-stroke
Power	180 hp (132 kW) @ 9500 rpm
Torque	140 Nm
Frame	Chromium-Molybdenum steel frame, powder coated
Front Suspension	WP APEX 48
Rear Suspension	WP APEX monoshock
Rear Brake	Brembo two-piston caliper, 240 mm disc
Front Brake	Dual 320 mm discs, Brembo Stylema monobloc calipers
ABS	Bosch 9.1 MP (incl. Cornering-ABS and Supermoto mode)