Starting off. KTM 1290 Super Adventure, 1290 Super Adventure 2016

10 RIDING INSTRUCTIONS

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Press the electric starter button .

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Do not press the electric starter button until the combination instrument function check is finished.

When starting,

DO NOT

open the throttle. If you open the throttle during the starting procedure, fuel is not injected by the engine management system and the engine cannot start.

Press the electric starter button for at most 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 lever is pulled when a gear is engaged. If the side stand is folded out and you shift into gear, the engine stops.

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Remove the motorcycle from the center stand or side stand.

10.3

Starting off

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Pull the clutch lever, engage 1st gear, release the clutch lever slowly and simultaneously open the throttle carefully.

10.4

Start off with HHC (Option: Hill-start assist)

The

HHC

is an optional auxiliary function of the brake system.

The

HHC

prevents accidental rolling back of the motorcycle on hills.

The

HHC

recognizes stopping on hills and operates the rear brake.

After releasing the brake lever, the brake force is maintained for a maximum of 5 seconds as long as the motorcycle is not moving forward.

When driving off the

HHC

releases the rear brake automatically.

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