KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE R 2018 Owner's manual

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Owner's manual
OWNER'S MANUAL 2018
1290 Super Duke R
Art. no. 3213758en
DEAR KTM CUSTOMER
*3213758en*
3213758en
10/2017
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. 32) Dealer's stamp
Engine number ( p. 34)
Key number ( p. 33)
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.
© 2017 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:
1290 Super Duke R US (F9975R9, F9975R2)
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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 ................... 19
2.8 Operating noise warning ................... 20
2.9 Consumer rights............................... 20
2.10 Tampering warning........................... 20
2.11 Safe operation ................................. 21
2.12 Protective clothing ........................... 22
2.13 Work rules....................................... 23
2.14 Environment.................................... 23
2.15 Owner's Manual ............................... 24
3 IMPORTANT NOTES.................................... 25
3.1 Manufacturer and implied warranty.... 25
3.2 Operating and auxiliary substances .... 25
3.3 Spare parts, accessories ................... 25
3.4 Service ........................................... 26
3.5 Figures ........................................... 26
3.6 Customer service.............................. 26
4 VIEW OF VEHICLE ...................................... 28
4.1 View of vehicle, front left (example) ... 28
4.2 View of vehicle, rear right
(example)........................................ 30
5 SERIAL NUMBERS ..................................... 32
5.1 Chassis number ............................... 32
5.2 Type label ....................................... 32
5.3 Key number..................................... 33
5.4 Engine number ................................ 34
5.5 Fork part number ............................. 34
5.6 Shock absorber article number .......... 35
5.7 Steering damper article number ........ 35
6 CONTROLS................................................. 36
6.1 Clutch lever..................................... 36
6.2 Hand brake lever.............................. 36
6.3 Throttle grip .................................... 37
6.4 Combination switch, left side ............ 37
6.5 Light switch .................................... 38
6.6 Menu switch.................................... 39
6.7 Turn signal switch............................ 40
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6.8 Horn button..................................... 41
6.9 Cruise control system tip switch ........ 41
6.10 Combination switch, right ................. 45
6.11 Hazard warning flasher switch ........... 46
6.12 Emergency OFF switch/electric
starter button .................................. 47
6.13 Race‑on tip switch ........................... 48
6.14 Steering lock ................................... 49
6.15 Immobilizer..................................... 50
6.16 Race‑on key .................................... 50
6.17 Opening the filler cap....................... 51
6.18 Closing the filler cap ........................ 53
6.19 Seat lock......................................... 54
6.20 Baggage lugs ................................... 54
6.21 Tool set........................................... 55
6.22 Opening storage compartment........... 55
6.23 Closing storage compartment ............ 56
6.24 Supporting strap .............................. 57
6.25 Passenger footrests .......................... 57
6.26 Shift lever ....................................... 58
6.27 Foot brake lever ............................... 59
6.28 Side stand....................................... 59
7 COMBINATION INSTRUMENT ..................... 61
7.1 Combination instrument ................... 61
7.2 Activation and test ........................... 61
7.3 Day-Night mode............................... 62
7.4 Warning notes.................................. 63
7.5 Indicator lamps................................ 64
7.6 Display ........................................... 68
7.7 TRACK Display (optional).................. 70
7.8 Shift warning light ........................... 72
7.9 Fuel level display ............................. 73
7.10 Time............................................... 74
7.11 Coolant temperature indicator ........... 74
7.12 Trip distance counter ....................... 75
7.13 Cruise control indicator..................... 75
7.14 Menu.............................................. 76
7.14.1 Favorites..................................... 76
7.14.2 Set Favorites ............................... 77
7.14.3 Trip 1 ......................................... 77
7.14.4 Trip 2 ......................................... 78
7.14.5 Settings ...................................... 79
7.14.6 Language .................................... 80
7.14.7 Unit settings ............................... 80
7.14.8 Fuel Cons.................................... 81
7.14.9 Distance ..................................... 82
7.14.10 Temp.......................................... 83
7.14.11 Pressure ..................................... 84
7.14.12 Service ....................................... 85
7.14.13 Clock/Date .................................. 85
7.14.14 Shift Light .................................. 86
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7.14.15 DRL ........................................... 87
7.14.16 Quick Selector 1.......................... 88
7.14.17 Quick Selector 2.......................... 89
7.14.18 Extra Functions ........................... 90
7.14.19 General Info ................................ 91
7.14.20 Warning ...................................... 92
7.14.21 MTC/ABS .................................... 92
7.14.22 Ride Mode .................................. 94
7.15 TPMS ............................................. 95
7.16 Heated grips (optional) ..................... 96
7.17 Heating (optional) ............................ 97
7.18 Quick Shift + (optional) .................... 97
7.19 Track (optional) ............................... 98
7.20 Launch Control (optional) ................. 98
7.21 Anti Wheelie Mode (optional) ............ 99
7.22 Bluetooth
®
(optional)...................... 100
7.23 KTM MY RIDE (optional) ................ 101
7.24 Pairing (optional) ........................... 102
7.25 Audio (optional)............................. 104
7.26 Telephony (optional)....................... 106
8 ERGONOMICS .......................................... 107
8.1 Handlebar position......................... 107
8.2 Adjusting the handlebar
position ..................................... 107
8.3 Adjusting the basic position of the
clutch lever ................................... 109
8.4 Adjusting the basic position of the
hand brake lever ............................ 110
8.5 Adjusting the basic position of the
foot brake lever .......................... 111
8.6 Setting the step plate of the foot
brake lever .................................... 112
8.7 Checking the basic position of the
shift lever...................................... 113
8.8 Adjusting the basic position of the
shift lever .................................. 114
8.9 Setting the shift lever stub.............. 115
8.10 Adjusting the tilt of the
combination instrument.................. 116
9 PREPARING FOR USE............................... 119
9.1 Advice on preparing for first use ...... 119
9.2 Running in the engine .................... 121
9.3 Loading the vehicle........................ 121
10 RIDING INSTRUCTIONS............................ 124
10.1 Checks and maintenance measures
when preparing for use ................... 124
10.2 Starting the vehicle ........................ 125
10.3 Launch Control (optional) ............... 128
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10.4 Starting off.................................... 128
10.5 Starting off with launch control
(optional) ...................................... 129
10.6 Quickshifter+ (optional).................. 130
10.7 Shifting, riding .............................. 131
10.8 MSR (optional) .............................. 137
10.9 Applying the brakes........................ 138
10.10 Stopping, parking........................... 140
10.11 Transporting.................................. 142
10.12 Refueling ...................................... 144
11 SERVICE SCHEDULE ................................ 146
11.1 Additional information.................... 146
11.2 Required work ............................... 146
11.3 Recommended work ....................... 149
12 SUSPENSION SETTING............................. 150
12.1 Fork/shock absorber ....................... 150
12.2 Adjusting the compression
damping of the fork........................ 150
12.3 Adjusting the rebound damping of
the fork......................................... 152
12.4 Compression damping of the shock
absorber........................................ 153
12.5 Adjusting the low-speed
compression damping of the shock
absorber........................................ 154
12.6 Adjusting the high-speed
compression damping of the shock
absorber........................................ 155
12.7 Adjusting the rebound damping of
the shock absorber......................... 157
12.8 Measuring the rear wheel
dimension unloaded ....................... 158
12.9 Checking the static sag of the
shock absorber .............................. 159
12.10 Adjusting the spring preload of the
shock absorber ........................... 160
13 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS............. 163
13.1 Lifting the motorcycle with the rear
lifting gear .................................... 163
13.2 Removing the rear of motorcycle
from the lifting gear ....................... 163
13.3 Lifting the motorcycle with the
front lifting gear............................. 164
13.4 Taking the motorcycle off the front
lifting gear .................................... 165
13.5 Raising the motorcycle with the
work stand (inserted)...................... 166
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13.6 Removing the motorcycle from the
work stand (inserted)...................... 168
13.7 Cleaning the dust boots of the fork
legs ........................................... 170
13.8 Removing the passenger seat .......... 171
13.9 Mounting the passenger seat........... 171
13.10 Removing the front rider's seat ........ 172
13.11 Mounting the front rider's seat......... 173
13.12 Mounting the helmet lock on the
vehicle.......................................... 173
13.13 Removing the main silencer ........ 175
13.14 Installing the main silencer ......... 176
13.15 Checking the chain for dirt.............. 178
13.16 Cleaning the chain ......................... 178
13.17 Checking the chain tension ............. 180
13.18 Adjusting the chain tension............. 182
13.19 Checking the chain, rear sprocket,
engine sprocket and chain guide ..... 183
13.20 Checking/correcting the fluid level
of the hydraulic clutch.................... 188
14 BRAKE SYSTEM ....................................... 191
14.1 Antilock braking system (ABS) ........ 191
14.2 Checking the brake discs ................ 194
14.3 Checking the front brake fluid
level ............................................. 195
14.4 Adding front brake fluid .............. 196
14.5 Checking the front brake linings ...... 199
14.6 Checking the rear brake fluid
level ............................................. 200
14.7 Adding rear brake fluid ............... 201
14.8 Checking the brake linings of the
rear brake...................................... 203
15 WHEELS, TIRES ....................................... 205
15.1 Removing the front wheel ............ 205
15.2 Installing the front wheel ............ 207
15.3 Removing the rear wheel ............. 210
15.4 Installing the rear wheel .............. 212
15.5 Checking the tire condition ............. 215
15.6 Checking the tire air pressure.......... 217
16 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ............................... 219
16.1 Daytime running light (DRL)............. 219
16.2 Removing the battery .................. 220
16.3 Installing the battery ................... 222
16.4 Recharging the battery ................ 225
16.5 Changing the Race-on key battery.... 231
16.6 Changing the main fuse.................. 232
16.7 Changing the fuses in the fuse
box............................................... 236
16.8 Changing the turn signal bulb ......... 241
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16.9 Checking the headlight setting ........ 242
16.10 Adjusting the headlight range.......... 243
16.11 Connecting the USB cable .............. 244
16.12 Disconnecting the USB cable.......... 246
16.13 Diagnostics connector .................... 248
16.14 Front ACC1 and ACC2 .................... 248
16.15 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 ENGINE TUNING ...................................... 255
18.1 Ride Mode .................................... 255
18.2 Motorcycle traction control (MTC) .... 256
18.3 Slip adjustment (optional)............... 257
18.4 Throttle Response (optional) ........... 258
19 SERVICE WORK ON THE ENGINE .............. 259
19.1 Checking the engine oil level........... 259
19.2 Changing the engine oil and oil
filter, cleaning the oil screens ...... 260
19.3 Adding engine oil........................... 267
20 CLEANING, CARE ..................................... 270
20.1 Cleaning the motorcycle ................. 270
20.2 Checks and maintenance steps for
winter operation............................. 273
21 STORAGE................................................. 275
21.1 Storage ......................................... 275
21.2 Preparing for use after storage......... 277
22 TROUBLESHOOTING ................................ 278
23 TECHNICAL DATA..................................... 282
23.1 Engine.......................................... 282
23.2 Engine tightening torques ............... 284
23.3 Capacities ..................................... 289
23.3.1 Engine oil ................................. 289
23.3.2 Coolant..................................... 289
23.3.3 Fuel ......................................... 289
23.4 Chassis ......................................... 290
23.5 Electrical system............................ 291
23.6 Tires............................................. 292
23.7 Fork.............................................. 292
23.8 Shock absorber.............................. 294
23.9 Chassis tightening torques .............. 295
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24 DECLARATIONS OF CONFORMITY ............. 303
24.1 Declarations of conformity .............. 303
25 SUBSTANCES .......................................... 307
26 AUXILIARY SUBSTANCES ......................... 311
27 STANDARDS ............................................ 313
28 INDEX OF SPECIAL TERMS ....................... 314
29 LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS.......................... 316
30 LIST OF SYMBOLS.................................... 317
30.1 Red symbols.................................. 317
30.2 Yellow and orange symbols.............. 317
30.3 Green and blue symbols.................. 318
INDEX ............................................................. 319
1 MEANS OF REPRESENTATION
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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.
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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 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.
2.3 Safety advice
A number of safety instructions need to be followed to operate the model 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.
SAFETY ADVICE 2
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Info
Various information and warning labels are attached in prominent locations on the model 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
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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2.5 Overview of labels
V01157-10
SAFETY ADVICE 2
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1 Type label for USA
2 Type label for Canada
3 Information on chain tension
4 Information on suspension setting
5 Information on preparations for use
6 Information on noise emissions
7 Information on emissions control
M01497-01
Type label for USA
2 SAFETY ADVICE
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M01498-01
Type label for Canada
L01472-01
Information on chain tension
SAFETY ADVICE 2
17
M01499-01
Information on suspension setting
F00491-01
Information on preparations for use
2 SAFETY ADVICE
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V01155-01
Information on noise emissions
V01156-01
Information on emissions control
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