KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2015 Owner's manual

OWNER'S MANUAL 2015

1290 Super Duke R US

Art. no. 3213275en

DEAR KTM CUSTOMER 1

DEAR KTM CUSTOMER

Congratulations on your decision to purchase a KTM motorcycle. You are now the owner of a state-of-the-art sports motorcycle that will

give you enormous pleasure if you service and maintain it accordingly.

We wish you a lot of enjoyment in riding this vehicle.

Enter the serial numbers of your vehicle below.

Chassis number ( p. 26) Dealer's stamp

Engine number ( p. 28)

Key number ( p. 27)

The Owner's Manual contained the latest information for this model series at the time of going to print. Minor differences due to develop-

ments in design cannot be ruled out completely.

All specifications are non-binding. KTM Motorrad AG specifically reserves the right to modify or delete technical specifications, prices, col-

ors, forms, materials, services, designs, equipment, etc., without prior notice and without specifying reasons, to adapt these to local condi-

tions, as well as to stop production of a particular model without prior notice. KTM accepts no liability for delivery options, deviations from

illustrations and descriptions, misprints, and other errors. The models portrayed partly contain special equipment that does not belong to

the regular scope of supply.

Reproduction, even in part, as well as copying of all kinds, is permitted only with the express written permission of the copyright owner.

DEAR KTM CUSTOMER 2

ISO 9001(12 100 6061)

According to the international quality management standard ISO 9001, KTM uses quality assurance processes that lead to

the maximum possible quality of the products.

Issued by: TÜV Management Service

KTM Motorrad AG

5230 Mattighofen, Austria

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 MEANS OF REPRESENTATION ........................................ 7

1.1 Symbols used ...................................................... 7

1.2 Formats used....................................................... 7

2 SAFETY ADVICE.............................................................. 8

2.1 Use definition - intended use ................................ 8

2.2 Safety advice....................................................... 8

2.3 Degrees of risk and symbols.................................. 9

2.4 Overview of labels .............................................. 10

2.5 Reporting safety defects ..................................... 15

2.6 Noise emission warranty ..................................... 15

2.7 Operating noise warning ..................................... 16

2.8 Consumer rights................................................. 16

2.9 Tampering warning............................................. 16

2.10 Safe operation ................................................... 17

2.11 Protective clothing ............................................. 18

2.12 Work rules......................................................... 18

2.13 Environment...................................................... 18

2.14 Owner's Manual ................................................. 19

3 IMPORTANT NOTES...................................................... 20

3.1 Guarantee, warranty ........................................... 20

3.2 Operating and auxiliary substances...................... 20

3.3 Spare parts, accessories ..................................... 20

3.4 Service ............................................................. 20

3.5 Figures ............................................................. 21

3.6 Customer service................................................ 21

4 VIEW OF VEHICLE ........................................................ 22

4.1 View of vehicle, front left (example) ..................... 22

4.2 View of vehicle, rear right (example) .................... 24

5 SERIAL NUMBERS ....................................................... 26

5.1 Chassis number ................................................. 26

5.2 Type label ......................................................... 26

5.3 Key number....................................................... 27

5.4 Engine number .................................................. 28

5.5 Fork part number ............................................... 28

5.6 Shock absorber part number ............................... 29

5.7 Steering damper item number............................. 29

6 CONTROLS................................................................... 30

6.1 Clutch lever....................................................... 30

6.2 Hand brake lever................................................ 30

6.3 Throttle grip ...................................................... 31

6.4 Switch on the left side of the handlebar ............... 31

6.4.1 Combination switch........................................ 31

6.4.2 Light switch .................................................. 32

6.4.3 Hazard warning flasher switch......................... 32

6.4.4 Menu switch.................................................. 33

6.4.5 Turn signal switch.......................................... 33

6.4.6 Horn button .................................................. 34

6.5 Switch on the right side of the handlebar ............. 34

6.5.1 Emergency OFF switch ................................... 34

6.5.2 Electric starter button .................................... 35

6.6 Ignition/steering lock.......................................... 35

6.7 Immobilizer....................................................... 36

6.8 Opening the filler cap......................................... 36

6.9 Closing the filler cap .......................................... 38

6.10 Seat lock........................................................... 39

6.11 Baggage lugs ..................................................... 40

6.12 Tool set............................................................. 40

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6.13 Supporting strap ................................................ 41

6.14 Helmet lock....................................................... 41

6.15 Passenger footrests ............................................ 42

6.16 Shift lever ......................................................... 42

6.17 Foot brake lever ................................................. 43

6.18 Side stand......................................................... 44

7 COMBINATION INSTRUMENT ....................................... 45

7.1 Overview ........................................................... 45

7.2 Activation and test ............................................. 45

7.3 Matrix display.................................................... 46

7.4 Segment display ................................................ 46

7.5 Indicator lamps.................................................. 47

7.6 Message on the matrix display............................. 48

7.7 Shift warning light ............................................. 49

7.8 Service display .................................................. 50

7.9 Matrix display menu........................................... 50

7.9.1 "Favorites"..................................................... 50

7.9.2 "Trip 1"......................................................... 51

7.9.3 "Trip 2"......................................................... 51

7.9.4 "General Info"................................................ 52

7.9.5 "Set Favorites" ............................................... 52

7.9.6 "Settings"...................................................... 53

7.9.7 "Warning"...................................................... 53

7.9.8 "Heat Grip" (optional) ..................................... 54

7.9.9 "MTC/ABS".................................................... 54

7.9.10 "Drive Mod" ................................................... 55

7.9.11 Menu overview............................................... 56

7.9.12 "Language".................................................... 57

7.9.13 "Distance" ..................................................... 58

7.9.14 "Temp" ......................................................... 58

7.9.15 "Pressure" ..................................................... 59

7.9.16 "Fuel Cons" ................................................... 59

7.9.17 "Clock/Date" .................................................. 60

7.9.18 "Shift Light" .................................................. 60

7.9.19 "Heat Grip".................................................... 61

7.9.20 "DRL" ........................................................... 61

8 ERGONOMICS .............................................................. 62

8.1 Handlebar position............................................. 62

8.2 Adjusting the handlebar position ...................... 62

8.3 Setting the basic setting of the clutch lever .......... 63

8.4 Adjusting the basic position of the hand brake

lever ................................................................. 64

8.5 Adjusting the basic position of the foot brake

lever .............................................................. 64

8.6 Setting the step plate of the foot brake lever......... 65

8.7 Checking the basic position of the shift lever ........ 66

8.8 Adjusting the basic position of the shift lever .... 66

8.9 Setting the shift lever stub.................................. 67

9 PREPARING FOR USE................................................... 68

9.1 Advice on first use ............................................. 68

9.2 Running in the engine ........................................ 69

9.3 Loading the vehicle............................................ 70

10 RIDING INSTRUCTIONS................................................ 72

10.1 Checks and maintenance measures when

preparing for use................................................ 72

10.2 Starting............................................................. 73

10.3 Starting off........................................................ 74

10.4 Shifting, riding .................................................. 74

10.5 Applying the brakes............................................ 78

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10.6 Stopping, parking............................................... 80

10.7 Transport .......................................................... 81

10.8 Refueling .......................................................... 82

11 SERVICE SCHEDULE .................................................... 84

11.1 Additional information........................................ 84

11.2 Required work ................................................... 84

11.3 Recommended work........................................... 86

12 SUSPENSION SETTING................................................. 87

12.1 Fork/shock absorber ........................................... 87

12.2 Adjusting the compression damping of the fork..... 87

12.3 Adjusting the rebound damping of the fork ........... 88

12.4 Compression damping of the shock absorber......... 89

12.5 Adjusting the low-speed compression damping of

the shock absorber............................................. 90

12.6 Adjusting the high-speed compression damping

of the shock absorber ......................................... 91

12.7 Adjusting the rebound damping of the shock

absorber............................................................ 92

12.8 Adjusting the spring preload of the shock

absorber ........................................................ 92

13 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS................................. 95

13.1 Lifting the motorcycle with the rear lifting gear ..... 95

13.2 Removing the rear of motorcycle from the lifting

gear.................................................................. 95

13.3 Lifting the motorcycle with the front lifting gear.... 96

13.4 Taking the motorcycle from the front lifting gear ... 97

13.5 Removing the passenger seat .............................. 97

13.6 Mounting the passenger seat............................... 98

13.7 Removing the front rider's seat ............................ 98

13.8 Mounting the front rider's seat............................. 99

13.9 Mounting the helmet lock on the vehicle .............. 99

13.10 Disassembling the main silencer .................... 100

13.11 Installing the main silencer ........................... 102

13.12 Checking the chain for dirt................................ 103

13.13 Cleaning the chain ........................................... 103

13.14 Checking the chain tension............................... 105

13.15 Adjusting the chain tension............................... 106

13.16 Checking the chain, rear sprocket, engine

sprocket, and chain guide................................. 107

13.17 Checking/correcting the fluid level of the

hydraulic clutch............................................... 110

14 BRAKE SYSTEM ......................................................... 112

14.1 ABS/antilock brake system................................ 112

14.2 Checking the brake discs .................................. 114

14.3 Checking the brake fluid level of the front

brake .............................................................. 115

14.4 Adding front brake fluid ................................ 115

14.5 Checking the front brake linings ........................ 117

14.6 Checking the rear brake fluid level..................... 118

14.7 Adding rear brake fluid ................................. 119

14.8 Checking the brake linings of the rear brake ....... 121

15 WHEELS, TIRES ......................................................... 122

15.1 Removing the front wheel .............................. 122

15.2 Installing the front wheel .............................. 123

15.3 Removing the rear wheel ............................... 126

15.4 Installing the rear wheel ................................ 127

15.5 Checking the tire condition ............................... 129

15.6 Checking the tire air pressure............................ 131

16 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ................................................. 132

16.1 Daytime running light....................................... 132

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16.2 Removing the battery .................................... 132

16.3 Installing the battery ..................................... 134

16.4 Recharging the battery .................................. 137

16.5 Changing the main fuse.................................... 141

16.6 Changing the fuses in the fuse box .................... 144

16.7 Changing the headlight bulb ............................. 147

16.8 Changing the turn signal bulb ........................... 149

16.9 Checking the headlight setting .......................... 150

16.10 Adjusting the headlight range............................ 151

16.11 Activating/deactivating the ignition key .............. 152

17 COOLING SYSTEM ...................................................... 157

17.1 Checking the coolant level in the compensating

tank................................................................ 157

17.2 Correcting the coolant level in the

compensating tank........................................... 158

18 ENGINE TUNING ........................................................ 160

18.1 "Drive Mod" ..................................................... 160

18.2 MTC/motorcycle traction control ........................ 160

19 SERVICE WORK ON THE ENGINE ................................ 161

19.1 Checking the engine oil level............................. 161

19.2 Changing the engine oil and filter, cleaning the

oil screens ................................................... 162

19.3 Adding engine oil............................................. 166

20 CLEANING, CARE ....................................................... 169

20.1 Cleaning motorcycle......................................... 169

20.2 Checks and maintenance steps for winter

operation......................................................... 171

21 STORAGE................................................................... 173

21.1 Storage ........................................................... 173

21.2 Preparing for use after storage........................... 174

22 TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................. 175

23 TECHNICAL DATA....................................................... 177

23.1 Engine............................................................ 177

23.2 Engine tightening torques ................................. 178

23.3 Capacities ....................................................... 181

23.3.1 Engine oil ................................................... 181

23.3.2 Coolant....................................................... 182

23.3.3 Fuel ........................................................... 182

23.4 Chassis ........................................................... 182

23.5 Electrical system.............................................. 183

23.6 Tires............................................................... 184

23.7 Fork................................................................ 184

23.8 Shock absorber................................................ 185

23.9 Chassis tightening torques ................................ 187

24 SUBSTANCES ............................................................ 192

25 AUXILIARY SUBSTANCES ........................................... 195

26 STANDARDS .............................................................. 197

INDEX ............................................................................... 198

1 MEANS OF REPRESENTATION 7

1.1 Symbols used

The meaning of specific symbols is described below.

Indicates an expected reaction (e.g. of a work step or a function).

Indicates an unexpected reaction (e.g. of a work step or a function).

All work marked with this symbol requires specialist knowledge and technical understanding. In the interest of your

own safety, have these jobs performed by an authorized KTM workshop. There, your motorcycle will be optimally

cared for by specially trained experts using the specialist tools required.

Indicates a page reference (more information is provided on the specified page).

1.2 Formats used

The typographical formats used in this document are explained below.

Specific name Identifies a proprietary name.

Name

®

Identifies a protected name.

Brand™ Identifies a brand available on the open market.

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2.1 Use definition - intended use

KTM sport motorcycles are designed and constructed to meet the normal demands of regular road operation and also for use on race

courses, but not for offroad use.

Info

The motorcycle is only authorized for operation on public roads in the homologated version.

2.2 Safety advice

A number of safety instructions need to be followed to operate the vehicle safely. Therefore, read this manual carefully. The safety instruc-

tions are highlighted in the text and are referred to at the relevant passages.

Info

The vehicle has various information and warning labels at prominent locations. Do not remove information/warning labels. If they

are missing, you or others may not recognize dangers and may therefore be injured.

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2.3 Degrees of risk and symbols

Danger

Indicates a danger that will immediately and invariably lead to fatal or serious permanent injury if the appropriate measures are not

taken.

Warning

Indicates a danger that is likely to lead to fatal or serious injury if the appropriate measures are not taken.

Caution

Indicates a danger that may lead to minor injuries if the appropriate measures are not taken.

Note

Indicates a danger that will lead to considerable machine and material damage if the appropriate measures are not taken.

Warning

Indicates a danger that will lead to environmental damage if the appropriate measures are not taken.

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2.4 Overview of labels

L01488-10

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1 Type label for USA

2 Type label for Canada

3 Information on suspension setting

3 Information on chain tension

3 Technical Information

4 Information on preparations for use

5 Information on noise emissions

6 Information on emissions control

B02306-01

Type label for USA

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B02307-01

Type label for Canada

L01470-01

Information on suspension setting

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L01472-01

Information on chain tension

L01475-01

Technical Information

2 SAFETY ADVICE 14

L01471-01

Information on preparations for use

B02308-01

Information on noise emissions

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B02309-01

Information on emissions control

2.5 Reporting safety defects

If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause an accident resulting in injury or death, you should immediately inform the

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying KTM North America, Inc.

If NHTSA receives multiple similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of

vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your

dealer, or KTM North America, Inc.

To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1–888–327–4236 or visit the website www.nhtsa.dot.gov, or

write to: NHTSA Headquarters, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, West Building, Washington, DC 20590. You can also obtain other informa-

tion about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline.

2.6 Noise emission warranty

KTM Motorrad AG warrants that this exhaust system, at the time of sale, meets all applicable U.S. EPA Federal noise standards.

This warranty extends to the first person who buys this exhaust system for purposes other than resale, and to all subsequent buyers.

Warranty claims should be directed to:

KTM North America, Inc., Customer Support, 1119 Milan Ave., Amherst, OH 44001, USA

Phone: (440) 985–3553

www.ktmusa.com

KTM Canada, Inc., Customer Support, 1375-1 Marie-Victorin, Saint-Bruno, QC J3V 6B7

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Phone: (450) 441–4451 x 4250

www.ktmcanada.com

2.7 Operating noise warning

This product should be checked for necessary repair or replacement parts if the motorcycle noise has increased significantly through use.

Otherwise, the owner may become subject to penalties under the applicable ordinances.

2.8 Consumer rights

Warranty claims should be submitted to a KTM workshop. If you are not satisfied, please contact:

KTM North America, Inc., Customer Support, 1119 Milan Ave., Amherst, OH 44001, USA

Phone: (440) 985–3553

www.ktmusa.com

KTM Canada, Inc., Customer Support, 1375-1 Marie-Victorin, Saint-Bruno, QC J3V 6B7

Phone: (450) 441–4451 x 4250

www.ktmcanada.com

Different rights may apply, according to national or regional legislation.

2.9 Tampering warning

Tampering with the noise control system is prohibited. Federal law prohibits the following acts or the causing thereof:

1 The removal or rendering inoperative by any person other than for purposes of maintenance, repair, or replacement, of any device or

element of design incorporated into any new vehicle for the purpose of noise control prior to its sale or delivery to the ultimate pur-

chaser or while it is in use, or

2 the use of the vehicle after such device or element of design has been removed or rendered inoperative by any person.

Among those acts presumed to constitute tampering are the acts listed below:

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1 Removal or puncturing of the main silencer, baffles, header pipes or any other components which conduct exhaust gases.

2 Removal or puncturing of parts of the intake system.

3 Lack of proper maintenance.

4 Replacing moving part of the vehicle, or parts of the exhaust or intake system, with parts other than those specified by the manufac-

turer.

2.10 Safe operation

Danger

Danger of accidents Danger arising from the rider's judgement being impaired.

– Do not operate the vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, drugs and certain medications or physically or mentally

impaired.

Danger

Danger of poisoning Exhaust gases are toxic and inhaling them may result in unconsciousness and/or death.

– When running the engine, always make sure there is sufficient ventilation, and do not start or run the engine in an enclosed

space without an effective exhaust extraction system.

Warning

Danger of burns Some vehicle components become very hot when the vehicle is operated.

– Do not touch hot components such as exhaust system, radiator, engine, shock absorber, and the brake system. Allow these

components to cool down before starting work on them.

Only operate the vehicle when it is in perfect technical condition, in accordance with its intended use, and in a safe and environmentally

compatible manner.

The vehicle should only be used by trained persons. An appropriate driver's license is needed to ride the vehicle on public roads.

Have malfunctions that impair safety promptly eliminated by an authorized KTM workshop.

Adhere to the information and warning labels on the vehicle.

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2.11 Protective clothing

Warning

Risk of injury Missing or poor protective clothing presents an increased safety risk.

– Wear protective clothing (helmet, boots, gloves, pants and jacket with protectors) every time you ride the vehicle. Always wear

protective clothing that is in good condition and meets the legal requirements.

In the interest of your own safety, KTM recommends that you only operate the vehicle while wearing protective clothing.

2.12 Work rules

Special tools are necessary for certain tasks. The tools are not contained in the vehicle but can be ordered under the number in parenthe-

ses. E.g.: bearing puller (15112017000)

During assembly, non-reusable parts (e.g. self-locking screws and nuts, seals and seal rings, O-rings, pins, lock washers) must be replaced

by new parts.

In some instances, a thread locker (e.g. Loctite

®

) is required. The manufacturer instructions for use must be followed.

After disassembly, clean the parts that are to be reused and check them for damage and wear. Change damaged or worn parts.

After you complete the repair or service work, check the operating safety of the vehicle.

2.13 Environment

If you use your motorcycle responsibly, you can ensure that problems and conflicts do not occur. To protect the future of the motorcycle

sport, make sure that you use your motorcycle legally, display environmental consciousness, and respect the rights of others.

When disposing of used oil, other operating and auxiliary fluids, and used components, comply with the laws and regulations of the

respective country.

Because motorcycles are not subject to the EU regulations governing the disposal of used vehicles, there are no legal regulations that per-

tain to the disposal of an end-of-life motorcycle. Your authorized KTM dealer will be glad to advise you.

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