KTM 1090 Adventure R US 2019 Owner's manual

OWNER'S MANUAL 2019

1090 Adventure R

Art. no. 3213917en

DEAR KTM CUSTOMER

*3213917en*

3213917en

09/2018

DEAR KTM CUSTOMER

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

sports vehicle that will continue giving you pleasure for a long time if you maintain it properly.

We wish you good and safe riding at all times!

Please enter the serial numbers of your vehicle below.

Vehicle identification number ( p. 34) Dealer's stamp

Engine number ( p. 36)

Key number ( p. 35)

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.

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)

KTM applies quality assurance processes that lead to the highest possible product quality as

defined in the ISO 9001 international quality management standard.

Issued by: TÜV Management Service

KTM Sportmotorcycle GmbH

Stallhofnerstraße 3

5230 Mattighofen, Austria

This document is valid for the following models:

1090 Adventure R US (F9975SD)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 MEANS OF REPRESENTATION .................... 10

1.1 Symbols used .................................. 10

1.2 Formats used................................... 11

2 SAFETY ADVICE.......................................... 12

2.1 Use definition – intended use............ 12

2.2 Misuse............................................ 12

2.3 Safety advice................................... 12

2.4 Degrees of risk and symbols.............. 13

2.5 Overview of labels ............................ 14

2.6 Reporting safety defects ................... 19

2.7 Noise emission warranty ................... 20

2.8 Operating noise warning ................... 20

2.9 Manufacturer warranty for the

exhaust monitoring system................ 20

2.10 Consumer rights............................... 21

2.11 Tampering warning........................... 22

2.12 Safe operation ................................. 23

2.13 Protective clothing ........................... 24

2.14 Work rules....................................... 24

2.15 Environment.................................... 25

2.16 Owner's Manual ............................... 25

3 IMPORTANT NOTES.................................... 26

3.1 Manufacturer warranty...................... 26

3.2 Fuel, auxiliary substances ................. 26

3.3 Spare parts, accessories ................... 26

3.4 Service ........................................... 27

3.5 Figures ........................................... 27

3.6 Customer service.............................. 27

4 VIEW OF VEHICLE ...................................... 30

4.1 View of vehicle, front left (example) ... 30

4.2 View of vehicle, rear right

(example)........................................ 32

5 SERIAL NUMBERS ..................................... 34

5.1 Vehicle identification number............ 34

5.2 Type label ....................................... 34

5.3 Key number..................................... 35

5.4 Engine number ................................ 36

5.5 Fork part number ............................. 36

5.6 Shock absorber article number .......... 37

6 CONTROLS................................................. 38

6.1 Clutch lever..................................... 38

6.2 Hand brake lever.............................. 38

6.3 Throttle grip .................................... 39

6.4 Switches on the left side of the

handlebar........................................ 39

6.4.1 Combination switch...................... 39

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6.4.2 Light switch ................................ 40

6.4.3 Hazard warning flasher switch....... 41

6.4.4 Menu switch................................ 42

6.4.5 Turn signal switch........................ 42

6.4.6 Horn button ................................ 43

6.5 Switches on the right side of the

handlebar........................................ 44

6.5.1 Emergency OFF switch ................. 44

6.5.2 Electric starter button .................. 44

6.6 Ignition and steering lock.................. 45

6.7 Immobilizer..................................... 46

6.8 Locking the steering......................... 47

6.9 Unlocking the steering...................... 48

6.10 Opening fuel tank filler cap............... 48

6.11 Closing the fuel tank filler cap........... 50

6.12 Fuel cocks....................................... 52

6.13 Opening storage compartment........... 52

6.14 Closing storage compartment ............ 53

6.15 Seat lock......................................... 53

6.16 Grab handles ................................... 54

6.17 Luggage rack plate........................... 54

6.18 Case holders.................................... 55

6.19 Passenger foot pegs ......................... 56

6.20 Shift lever ....................................... 56

6.21 Foot brake lever ............................... 57

6.22 Side stand....................................... 58

7 COMBINATION INSTRUMENT ..................... 59

7.1 Overview ......................................... 59

7.2 Activation and test ........................... 59

7.3 Matrix display.................................. 61

7.4 Segment display .............................. 61

7.5 Fuel level display ............................. 62

7.6 Indicator lamps................................ 63

7.7 Message on the matrix display........... 65

7.8 Shift warning light ........................... 67

7.9 service display ................................. 68

7.10 Matrix display menu......................... 68

7.10.1 "Favorites"................................... 68

7.10.2 "Trip 1"....................................... 69

7.10.3 "Trip 2"....................................... 70

7.10.4 "General Info" .............................. 71

7.10.5 "Set Favorites" ............................. 71

7.10.6 "Settings".................................... 72

7.10.7 "Warning".................................... 72

7.10.8 "Heating" (optional)...................... 73

7.10.9 "MTC/ABS".................................. 73

7.10.10 "Drive Mod" ................................. 74

7.10.11 menu overview............................. 76

7.10.12 "Language".................................. 78

7.10.13 "Distance" ................................... 78

7.10.14 "Temp" ....................................... 79

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7.10.15 "Pressure" ................................... 79

7.10.16 "Fuel Cons" ................................. 80

7.10.17 "Clock/Date" ................................ 80

7.10.18 "Shift Light" ................................ 81

7.10.19 "Heat Grip".................................. 82

7.10.20 "DRL" ......................................... 82

8 ERGONOMICS ............................................ 84

8.1 Handlebar position........................... 84

8.2 Adjusting the handlebar position .... 84

8.3 Adjusting the wind shield ................. 86

8.4 Adjusting the basic position of the

clutch lever ..................................... 88

8.5 Adjusting the basic position of the

hand brake lever .............................. 89

8.6 Rider footrests ................................. 89

8.7 Adjusting the footrests .................. 90

8.8 Checking the basic position of the

shift lever........................................ 93

8.9 Adjusting the basic position of the

shift lever .................................... 94

8.10 Adjusting the basic position of the

foot brake lever ............................ 96

9 PREPARING FOR USE................................. 97

9.1 Advice on preparing for first use ........ 97

9.2 Running in the engine ...................... 99

9.3 Loading the vehicle.......................... 99

10 RIDING INSTRUCTIONS............................ 102

10.1 Checks and maintenance measures

when preparing for use ................... 102

10.2 Starting the vehicle ........................ 103

10.3 Starting off.................................... 105

10.4 Shifting, riding .............................. 106

10.5 Applying the brakes........................ 111

10.6 Stopping, parking........................... 114

10.7 Transporting .................................. 116

10.8 Refueling ...................................... 117

11 SERVICE SCHEDULE ................................ 120

11.1 Additional information.................... 120

11.2 Required work ............................... 120

11.3 Recommended work ....................... 123

12 SUSPENSION SETTING............................. 124

12.1 Fork/shock absorber ....................... 124

12.2 Adjusting the compression

damping of the fork........................ 124

12.3 Adjusting the rebound damping of

the fork......................................... 126

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12.4 Adjusting the spring pretension of

the fork......................................... 127

12.5 Compression damping of the shock

absorber........................................ 128

12.6 Adjusting the low-speed

compression damping of the shock

absorber........................................ 129

12.7 Adjusting the high-speed

compression damping of the shock

absorber........................................ 130

12.8 Adjusting the rebound damping of

the shock absorber......................... 132

12.9 Adjusting the spring pretension of

the shock absorber......................... 133

13 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS............. 134

13.1 Raising the motorcycle with the

rear lifting gear .............................. 134

13.2 Removing the rear of the

motorcycle from the lifting gear....... 134

13.3 Lifting the motorcycle with the

front lifting gear............................. 135

13.4 Taking the motorcycle off the front

lifting gear .................................... 136

13.5 Raising the motorcycle with the

work stand (inserted) .................. 137

13.6 Removing the motorcycle from the

work stand (inserted) .................. 139

13.7 Removing the seat ......................... 141

13.8 Mounting the seat .......................... 141

13.9 Checking for chain dirt ................... 142

13.10 Cleaning the chain ......................... 142

13.11 Checking the chain tension ............. 144

13.12 Adjusting the chain tension............. 145

13.13 Checking the chain, rear sprocket,

and engine sprocket ....................... 147

13.14 Checking/correcting the fluid level

of the hydraulic clutch.................... 150

13.15 Checking steering head bearing

play .............................................. 152

13.16 Removing the bottom triple clamp

cover ............................................ 154

13.17 Installing the bottom triple clamp

cover ............................................ 155

13.18 Removing the front side cover ......... 156

13.19 Installing the front side cover .......... 157

13.20 Removing the mask spoiler .......... 158

13.21 Installing the mask spoiler .......... 162

13.22 Removing front fender .................... 165

13.23 Installing front fender..................... 165

13.24 Cleaning the dust boots of the fork

legs ........................................... 166

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13.25 Removing the fuel tank cover .......... 168

13.26 Installing the fuel tank cover........... 170

13.27 Removing the windshield................ 172

13.28 Installing the windshield................. 172

13.29 Removing the engine guard............. 173

13.30 Installing the engine guard ............. 173

13.31 Removing the crash bar .............. 174

13.32 Installing the crash bar ............... 176

14 BRAKE SYSTEM ....................................... 180

14.1 Anti-lock braking system (ABS) ....... 180

14.2 Checking the brake discs ................ 183

14.3 Checking the front brake fluid

level ............................................. 184

14.4 Adding front brake fluid .............. 185

14.5 Checking the front brake linings ...... 188

14.6 Checking the rear brake fluid

level ............................................. 189

14.7 Adding rear brake fluid ............... 190

14.8 Checking the rear brake linings ....... 193

15 WHEELS, TIRES ....................................... 194

15.1 Removing the front wheel ............ 194

15.2 Installing the front wheel ............ 196

15.3 Removing the rear wheel ............. 200

15.4 Installing the rear wheel .............. 203

15.5 Checking the rear hub damping

rubber pieces ............................. 206

15.6 Checking the tire condition ............. 208

15.7 Checking tire pressure .................... 210

15.8 Checking spoke tension .................. 211

15.9 Using tire repair spray .................... 213

15.10 Tubeless tire system....................... 214

16 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ............................... 215

16.1 Daytime running light..................... 215

16.2 Removing the 12-V battery .......... 216

16.3 Installing the 12-V battery ........... 218

16.4 Charging the 12-V battery ........... 221

16.5 Changing the main fuse.................. 226

16.6 Changing the fuses in the fuse

box............................................... 229

16.7 Removing the headlight mask with

the headlight ................................. 232

16.8 Installing the headlight mask with

the headlight ................................. 233

16.9 Changing the low beam bulb ........... 235

16.10 Changing the high beam bulb.......... 237

16.11 Changing the turn signal bulb ......... 239

16.12 Checking the headlight setting ........ 240

16.13 Adjusting the headlight range.......... 241

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16.14 Activating/deactivating the ignition

key ............................................... 242

16.15 Diagnostics connector .................... 248

16.16 Front ACC1 and ACC2 .................... 249

16.17 ACC1 and ACC2 rear ...................... 249

17 COOLING SYSTEM .................................... 250

17.1 Checking the coolant level in the

compensating tank......................... 250

17.2 Correcting the coolant level in the

compensating tank......................... 252

18 TUNING THE ENGINE............................... 254

18.1 "Drive Mod" ................................... 254

18.2 Traction control (TC) ...................... 255

19 SERVICE WORK ON THE ENGINE .............. 256

19.1 Checking the engine oil level........... 256

19.2 Changing the engine oil and oil

filter, cleaning the oil screens ...... 257

19.3 Adding engine oil........................... 264

20 CLEANING, CARE ..................................... 267

20.1 Cleaning the motorcycle ................. 267

20.2 Checks and maintenance steps for

winter operation............................. 270

21 STORAGE................................................. 272

21.1 Storage ......................................... 272

21.2 Preparing for use after storage......... 273

22 TROUBLESHOOTING ................................ 274

23 TECHNICAL DATA..................................... 277

23.1 Engine.......................................... 277

23.2 Engine tightening torques ............... 279

23.3 Capacities ..................................... 284

23.3.1 Engine oil ................................. 284

23.3.2 Coolant..................................... 284

23.3.3 Fuel ......................................... 284

23.4 Chassis ......................................... 285

23.5 Electrical system............................ 286

23.6 Tires............................................. 287

23.7 Fork.............................................. 288

23.8 Shock absorber.............................. 289

23.9 Chassis tightening torques .............. 291

24 SUBSTANCES .......................................... 296

25 AUXILIARY SUBSTANCES ......................... 300

26 STANDARDS ............................................ 302

27 INDEX OF SPECIAL TERMS ....................... 303

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28 LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS.......................... 304

29 LIST OF SYMBOLS.................................... 305

29.1 Red symbols.................................. 305

29.2 Yellow and orange symbols.............. 305

29.3 Green and blue symbols.................. 306

INDEX ............................................................. 307

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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.

Brand™ 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.

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2.1 Use definition – intended use

The vehicle is designed and constructed to withstand the usual demands of regular traffic and use on gentle ter-

rain (unpaved roads). This vehicle is not suitable for use on race tracks.

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.

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.

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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.

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

A00462-10

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1 Information on suspension tuning

2 Canada type label

3 Information on emission control

4 Information on chain tension

5 Information on noise emission

6 Information on starting up

7 Information on tires

8 USA type label

A00211-10

Information on suspension tuning

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A00212-10

Canada type label

A00463-10

Information on emission control

SAFETY ADVICE 2

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S00938-01

Information on chain tension

A00464-10

Information on noise emission

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S00940-01

Information on starting up

M00608-01

Information on tires

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