KTM RC 390 R 2018 Owner's manual

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OWNER'S MANUAL 2018
RC 390
Art. no. 3213778en
DEAR KTM CUSTOMER
*3213778en*
3213778en
03/2018
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 properly.
We hope you enjoy riding this motorcycle!
Enter the serial numbers of your vehicle below.
Chassis number ( p. 30) Dealer's stamp
Engine number ( p. 31)
Key number ( p. 32)
The Owner's Manual contained the latest information for this model series at the time of going to print. However,
minor differences due to further developments in design cannot be ruled out completely.
All specifications are non-binding. KTM Sportmotorcycle GmbH specifically reserves the right to modify or delete
technical specifications, prices, colors, forms, materials, services, designs, equipment, etc., without prior notice
and without specifying reasons, to adapt these to local conditions, as well as to stop production of a particular
model without prior notice. KTM accepts no liability for delivery options, deviations from figures and descriptions,
misprints, and other errors. The models portrayed partly contain special equipment that does not belong to the
regular scope of supply.
© 2018 KTM Sportmotorcycle GmbH, Mattighofen Austria
All rights reserved
DEAR KTM CUSTOMER
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Reproduction, even in part, as well as copying of all kinds, is permitted only with the express written permission
of the copyright owner.
ISO 9001(12 100 6061)
According to the international quality management standard ISO 9001, KTM uses quality assur-
ance processes that lead to the maximum possible quality of the products.
Issued by: TÃœV Management Service
KTM Sportmotorcycle GmbH
Stallhofnerstraße 3
5230 Mattighofen, Austria
This document is valid for the following models:
RC 390 US (F5375R1)
RC 390 R US (F5375R9)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 MEANS OF REPRESENTATION ...................... 9
1.1 Symbols used .................................... 9
1.2 Formats used................................... 10
2 SAFETY ADVICE.......................................... 11
2.1 Use definition – intended use............ 11
2.2 Misuse............................................ 11
2.3 Safety advice................................... 12
2.4 Degrees of risk and symbols.............. 13
2.5 Overview of labels ............................ 14
2.6 Reporting safety defects ................... 17
2.7 Noise emission warranty ................... 18
2.8 Operating noise warning ................... 18
2.9 Consumer rights............................... 19
2.10 Tampering warning........................... 19
2.11 Safe operation ................................. 20
2.12 Protective clothing ........................... 21
2.13 Work rules....................................... 21
2.14 Environment.................................... 22
2.15 Owner's Manual ............................... 22
3 IMPORTANT NOTES.................................... 23
3.1 Manufacturer and implied warranty.... 23
3.2 Operating and auxiliary substances .... 23
3.3 Spare parts, accessories ................... 23
3.4 Service ........................................... 24
3.5 Figures ........................................... 24
3.6 Customer service.............................. 24
4 VIEW OF VEHICLE ...................................... 26
4.1 View of vehicle, front left (example) ... 26
4.2 View of vehicle, rear right
(example)........................................ 28
5 SERIAL NUMBERS ..................................... 30
5.1 Chassis number ............................... 30
5.2 Type label ....................................... 30
5.3 Engine number ................................ 31
5.4 Key number..................................... 32
6 CONTROLS................................................. 33
6.1 Clutch lever..................................... 33
6.2 Hand brake lever.............................. 34
6.3 Throttle grip .................................... 35
6.4 Horn button..................................... 35
6.5 Light switch .................................... 36
6.6 High beam flasher button ................. 36
6.7 Turn signal switch............................ 37
6.8 Emergency OFF switch ..................... 38
6.9 Electric starter button....................... 38
6.10 Ignition/steering lock........................ 39
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6.11 Locking the steering......................... 40
6.12 Unlocking the steering...................... 41
6.13 Opening the filler cap....................... 41
6.14 Closing the filler cap ........................ 43
6.15 Seat lock......................................... 44
6.16 Tool set........................................... 44
6.17 Grab handles ................................... 45
6.18 Passenger foot pegs ......................... 45
6.19 Shift lever ....................................... 46
6.20 Foot brake lever ............................... 47
6.21 Side stand....................................... 47
7 ERGONOMICS ............................................ 49
7.1 Adjusting the basic position of the
hand brake lever .............................. 49
7.2 Adjusting the basic position of the
clutch lever ..................................... 50
7.3 Adjusting the shift lever.................... 51
8 COMBINATION INSTRUMENT ..................... 53
8.1 Combination instrument ................... 53
8.2 Activation and test ........................... 54
8.3 Warning notes.................................. 55
8.4 Indicator lamps................................ 60
8.5 Shift warning light ........................... 62
8.6 Display ........................................... 64
8.7 Fuel level display ............................. 65
8.8 Coolant temperature indicator ........... 66
8.9 Function buttons.............................. 67
8.10 TRIP F display................................. 68
8.11 Error display.................................... 69
8.12 ODO display .................................... 70
8.12.1 Fuel Range.................................. 70
8.12.2 Service ....................................... 71
8.12.3 Actual F.C................................... 72
8.13 TRIP 1 display................................. 73
8.13.1 Time Trip 1................................. 73
8.13.2 Average Speed Trip1 .................... 74
8.13.3 Avg F.C. Trip 1 ............................ 75
8.14 TRIP 2 display................................. 76
8.14.1 Time Trip 2................................. 76
8.14.2 Average Speed Trip2 .................... 77
8.14.3 Avg F.C. Trip 2 ............................ 78
8.15 Setting the units .............................. 78
8.16 Setting the clock.............................. 80
8.17 Adjusting the shift speed RPM1 ........ 81
8.18 Adjusting the shift speed RPM2 ........ 82
9 PREPARING FOR USE................................. 84
9.1 Advice on preparing for first use ........ 84
9.2 Running in the engine ...................... 86
9.3 Loading the vehicle.......................... 86
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10 RIDING INSTRUCTIONS.............................. 89
10.1 Checks and maintenance measures
when preparing for use ..................... 89
10.2 Starting........................................... 90
10.3 Starting off...................................... 92
10.4 Shifting, riding ................................ 93
10.5 Applying the brakes.......................... 97
10.6 Stopping, parking............................. 99
10.7 Transport ...................................... 101
10.8 Refueling ...................................... 102
11 SERVICE SCHEDULE ................................ 105
11.1 Additional information.................... 105
11.2 Required work ............................... 105
11.3 Recommended work ....................... 108
12 TUNING THE CHASSIS ............................. 109
12.1 Adjusting the compression
damping of the fork (RC 390
R US) ........................................... 109
12.2 Adjusting the rebound damping of
the fork (RC 390 R US) .................. 110
12.3 Adjusting the spring pretension of
the fork (RC 390 R US) .................. 111
12.4 Adjusting the spring preload of the
shock absorber ........................... 112
12.5 Compression damping of the shock
absorber (RC 390 R US)................. 114
12.6 Adjusting the high-speed
compression damping of the shock
absorber (RC 390 R US)................. 115
12.7 Adjusting the low-speed
compression damping of the shock
absorber (RC 390 R US)................. 116
12.8 Adjusting the rebound damping of
the shock absorber (RC 390
R US) ........................................... 117
13 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS............. 119
13.1 Raising the motorcycle with the
rear lifting gear .............................. 119
13.2 Removing the rear of the
motorcycle from the lifting gear....... 119
13.3 Lifting the motorcycle with the
front lifting gear............................. 120
13.4 Taking the motorcycle off the front
lifting gear .................................... 122
13.5 Bleeding the fork legs (RC 390
R US) ........................................... 123
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13.6 Cleaning the dust boots of the fork
legs .............................................. 124
13.7 Removing the front rider's seat........ 126
13.8 Mounting the front rider's seat......... 127
13.9 Removing the passenger seat .......... 127
13.10 Mounting the passenger seat........... 128
13.11 Checking for chain dirt
accumulation................................. 130
13.12 Cleaning the chain ......................... 130
13.13 Checking the chain tension ............. 132
13.14 Adjusting the chain tension............. 134
13.15 Checking the chain, rear sprocket,
and engine sprocket ....................... 136
13.16 Removing the battery cover ............. 138
13.17 Mounting the battery cover.............. 140
13.18 Removing the front spoiler .............. 141
13.19 Fitting front spoiler ........................ 142
13.20 Removing the left side cover ........ 144
13.21 Installing the left side cover ........ 145
13.22 Removing the right side cover ...... 147
13.23 Installing the right side cover ....... 148
14 BRAKE SYSTEM ....................................... 150
14.1 Antilock brake system (ABS) ........... 150
14.2 Checking the brake discs ................ 152
14.3 Checking the brake fluid level of
the front brake............................... 153
14.4 Adding front brake fluid .............. 154
14.5 Checking the front brake linings ...... 157
14.6 Checking the rear brake fluid
level ............................................. 158
14.7 Adding rear brake fluid ............... 159
14.8 Checking the rear brake linings ....... 163
14.9 Checking the free travel of foot
brake lever .................................... 164
14.10 Adjusting the free travel of the foot
brake lever ................................. 166
15 WHEELS, TIRES ....................................... 168
15.1 Removing the front wheel ............ 168
15.2 Installing the front wheel ............ 169
15.3 Removing the rear wheel ............. 171
15.4 Installing the rear wheel .............. 173
15.5 Checking the rear hub rubber
dampers .................................... 175
15.6 Checking the tire condition ............. 177
15.7 Checking the tire air pressure.......... 179
16 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ............................... 181
16.1 Removing the battery .................. 181
16.2 Installing the battery ................... 183
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16.3 Recharging the battery ................ 184
16.4 Changing the ABS fuses ................. 187
16.5 Changing the fuses of individual
power consumers ........................... 190
16.6 Changing the low beam bulb ........... 193
16.7 Changing the high beam bulb.......... 195
16.8 Checking the low beam headlight
adjustment.................................... 197
16.9 Checking the high beam headlight
adjustment.................................... 199
16.10 Adjusting the headlight range of
the low beam................................. 200
16.11 Adjusting the headlight range of
the high beam ............................... 201
16.12 Diagnostics connector .................... 202
16.13 Front ACC1 and ACC2 .................... 202
17 COOLING SYSTEM .................................... 203
17.1 Cooling system .............................. 203
17.2 Checking the coolant level in the
compensating tank......................... 205
17.3 Checking the antifreeze and
coolant level.................................. 207
17.4 Correcting the coolant level in the
compensating tank......................... 210
17.5 Draining the coolant ................... 211
17.6 Filling/bleeding the cooling
system ...................................... 213
17.7 Changing the coolant...................... 216
18 TUNING THE ENGINE............................... 220
18.1 Checking the clutch lever play......... 220
18.2 Adjusting play in the clutch
lever .......................................... 222
19 SERVICE WORK ON THE ENGINE .............. 224
19.1 Checking the engine oil level........... 224
19.2 Changing the engine oil and oil
filter, cleaning the oil screens ...... 225
19.3 Adding engine oil........................... 229
20 CLEANING, CARE ..................................... 231
20.1 Cleaning the motorcycle ................. 231
20.2 Checks and maintenance steps for
winter operation............................. 234
21 STORAGE................................................. 236
21.1 Storage ......................................... 236
21.2 Preparing for use after storage......... 238
22 TROUBLESHOOTING ................................ 239
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23 TECHNICAL DATA..................................... 242
23.1 Engine.......................................... 242
23.2 Engine tightening torques ............... 243
23.3 Capacities ..................................... 247
23.3.1 Engine oil ................................. 247
23.3.2 Coolant..................................... 247
23.3.3 Fuel ......................................... 248
23.4 Chassis ......................................... 248
23.5 Electrical system............................ 250
23.6 Tires............................................. 251
23.7 Fork.............................................. 251
23.7.1 RC 390 US ............................... 251
23.7.2 RC 390 R US ............................ 251
23.8 Shock absorber.............................. 252
23.8.1 RC 390 US ............................... 252
23.8.2 RC 390 R US ............................ 253
23.9 Chassis tightening torques .............. 254
24 SUBSTANCES .......................................... 260
25 AUXILIARY SUBSTANCES ......................... 263
26 STANDARDS ............................................ 265
27 INDEX OF SPECIAL TERMS ....................... 266
28 LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS.......................... 267
29 LIST OF SYMBOLS.................................... 268
29.1 Yellow and orange symbols.............. 268
29.2 Green and blue symbols.................. 268
INDEX ............................................................. 269
MEANS OF REPRESENTATION 1
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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!
Your motorcycle will be optimally cared for there by specially trained experts using the auxiliary
tools required.
Indicates a page reference (more information is provided on the specified page).
Indicates information with more details or tips.
Indicates the result of a testing step.
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Indicates a voltage measurement.
Indicates a current measurement.
Indicates the end of an activity, including potential rework.
1.2 Formats used
The typographical formats used in this document are explained below.
Proprietary name Indicates a proprietary name.
Name
®
Indicates a protected name.
Brandâ„¢ Indicates a brand available on the open market.
Underlined terms Refer to technical details of the vehicle or indicate technical terms, which
are explained in the glossary.
SAFETY ADVICE 2
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2.1 Use definition – intended use
(RC 390 US)
This vehicle has been designed and built to withstand the normal stresses and strains of road use. This vehi-
cle is not suitable for use on race tracks or offroad.
Info
This vehicle is only authorized for operation on public roads in its homologated version.
(RC 390 R US)
The vehicle is designed and constructed to withstand the usual demands of regular traffic and use on race
courses. This vehicle is not suitable for offroad use.
Info
This vehicle is only authorized for operation on public roads in its homologated version.
2.2 Misuse
The vehicle must only be used as intended.
Dangers can arise for people, property and the environment through use not as intended.
Any use of the vehicle beyond the intended and defined use constitutes misuse.
Misuse also includes the use of operating and auxiliary fluids which do not meet the required specification for the
respective use.
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2.3 Safety advice
A number of safety instructions need to be followed to operate the product described safely. Therefore read this
instruction and all further instructions included carefully. The safety instructions are highlighted in the text and
are referred to at the relevant passages.
Info
Various information and warning labels are attached in prominent locations on the product described. Do
not remove any information or warning labels. If they are missing, you or others may not recognize dangers
and may therefore be injured.
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2.4 Degrees of risk and symbols
Danger
Identifies a danger that will immediately and invariably lead to fatal or serious permanent injury if the
appropriate measures are not taken.
Warning
Identifies a danger that is likely to lead to fatal or serious injury if the appropriate measures are not
taken.
Caution
Identifies a danger that may lead to minor injuries if the appropriate measures are not taken.
Note
Identifies a danger that will lead to considerable machine and material damage if the appropriate measures are
not taken.
Note
Indicates a danger that will lead to environmental damage if the appropriate measures are not taken.
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2.5 Overview of labels
A00273-10
SAFETY ADVICE 2
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1 Type label for Canada
2 Information on noise emissions
3 Type label for USA
4 Information on preparations for use
5 Information on emissions control
M01430-01
Type label for Canada
2 SAFETY ADVICE
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A00291-10
Information on noise emissions
M01431-01
Type label for USA
SAFETY ADVICE 2
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S00725-01
Information on preparations for use
A00272-10
Information on emissions control
2.6 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.
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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 information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline.
2.7 Noise emission warranty
KTM Sportmotorcycle 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
Phone: (450) 441–4451 x 4250
www.ktmcanada.com
2.8 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.
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