KTM 250 DUKE User Manual

8 RIDING INSTRUCTIONS 62
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– Unlock the steering. ( p. 27)
– Sit on the vehicle, take the weight off of the side stand, and move up all the way.
– Turn the emergency OFF switch to the position .
– Switch on the ignition by turning the ignition key to the position .
After you switch on the ignition, you can hear the fuel pump working for about two
seconds. The function check of the combination instrument is run at the same
time.
– Shift gear to neutral.
The green idling speed indicator lamp N lights up.
The ABS warning lamp lights up and goes back out after starting off.
– Press the electric starter button .
Info
Do not press the electric starter button until the combination instrument func-
tion check is finished.
When starting, DO NOT open the throttle. If you open the throttle during the start-
ing procedure, fuel is not injected by the engine management system and the
engine cannot start.
Press the starter for a maximum of 5 seconds. Wait for a least 5 seconds before
trying again.
This motorcycle is equipped with a safety starting system. You can only start the
engine if the transmission is in neutral or if the clutch is pulled when a gear is
engaged. If the side stand is folded out and you shift into gear and release the
clutch, the engine stops.

KTM 250 DUKE Specifications

General

Engine Type	1-cylinder, 4-stroke engine
Displacement	248.8 cc
Max Torque	24 Nm @ 7, 500 rpm
Transmission	6-speed
Cooling System	Liquid cooled
Rear Suspension	WP monoshock
Seat Height	830 mm
Dry Weight	149 kg
Bore x Stroke	72 mm x 61.1 mm
Compression Ratio	12.5:1
Ground Clearance	185 mm
Max Power	22.1 kW (30 hp) @ 9, 000 rpm
Fuel System	Bosch Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI)
Front Suspension	WP upside-down fork
Front Brake	Four-piston radial fixed caliper, brake disc
Rear Brake	Single-piston floating caliper, brake disc
Fuel Tank Capacity	13.4 l
Frame	Steel trellis frame