KTM 990 Supermoto R User Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS 4
RIDING INSTRUCTIONS ....................................................... 61
Checks before putting into operation .................................. 61
Starting ........................................................................... 62
Starting up ...................................................................... 63
Shifting, riding................................................................. 64
Braking ........................................................................... 67
Stopping, parking ............................................................. 68
Refueling......................................................................... 70
SERVICE SCHEDULE............................................................ 72
Service schedule .............................................................. 72
MAINTENANCE WORK ON FRAME AND ENGINE.................... 75
Jacking up motorcycle at the front ..................................... 75
Taking the front from the work stand .................................. 75
Jacking up motorcycle at the rear....................................... 76
Taking the rear from the workstand .................................... 76
Fork/shock absorber.......................................................... 77
Adjusting the compression damping of the fork ................... 77
Adjusting the rebound damping of the fork.......................... 79
Adjusting the spring preload of the fork .............................. 80
Bleeding the fork legs ....................................................... 81
Compression damping of the shock absorber ....................... 82
Adjusting the low-speed compression damping of the shock
absorber .......................................................................... 82
Adjusting the high-speed compression damping of the
shock absorber ................................................................. 84
Adjusting the rebound damping of the shock absorber.......... 85
Adjusting the spring preload of the shock absorber x ......... 86
Checking the chain for dirt ................................................ 88
Cleaning the chain............................................................ 88
Checking the chain tension ............................................... 90
Adjusting the chain tension ............................................... 91
Checking the chain, rear sprocket and engine sprocket......... 93
Checking the front brake discs........................................... 95
Checking the rear brake disc.............................................. 96
Adjusting the basic position of the hand brake lever............. 97
Checking the free travel of the foot brake lever .................... 97
Checking the front brake fluid level .................................... 98
Adding front brake fluid x ............................................... 99
Brake linings.................................................................. 100
Checking the front brake linings....................................... 100
Checking the rear brake fluid level ................................... 102
Adding rear brake fluid x .............................................. 102
Checking the rear brake linings........................................ 104
Removing the front wheel x........................................... 105
Installing the front wheel x............................................ 106
Removing the rear wheel x............................................ 108
Installing the rear wheel x............................................. 109
Checking rear hub shock absorbers x ............................. 111
Checking the tire condition.............................................. 112
Checking the tire air pressure .......................................... 114
Removing the seat .......................................................... 115
Mounting the seat .......................................................... 115
Mounting the helmet lock on the vehicle........................... 116
Removing the battery x................................................. 116
Installing the battery x.................................................. 118
Recharging the battery x............................................... 119
Changing the main fuse .................................................. 121
Changing the fuses of individual power consumers............. 123

KTM 990 Supermoto R Specifications

General

Engine Type	V-twin, 4-stroke
Displacement	999 cc
Transmission	6-speed
Seat Height	875 mm
Dry Weight	191 kg
Bore x Stroke	101 mm x 62.4 mm
Compression Ratio	11.5:1
Fuel System	Electronic Fuel Injection
Cooling System	Liquid cooled
Front Suspension	WP USD 48mm
Rear Suspension	WP monoshock
Front Tire	120/70 ZR 17
Rear Tire	180/55 ZR 17
Wheelbase	1505 mm
Starter	Electric
ABS	Optional
Torque	97 Nm
Rear Brake	Single 240 mm disc
Frame	Chromoly trellis
Front Brake	2 x 305 mm discs