KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE R 2018 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.

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: TÜV 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

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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 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

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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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