KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2017 Owner's manual

OWNER'S MANUAL 2017

1290 Super Adventure R

Art. no. 3213542en

DEAR KTM CUSTOMER 1

*3213542en*

3213542en

01/2017

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 your new vehicle!

Please enter the serial numbers of your vehicle below.

Chassis number ( p. 30) Dealer's stamp

Engine number ( p. 32)

Key number ( p. 31)

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, devi-

ations 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.

DEAR KTM CUSTOMER 2

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 assurance processes that lead to

the maximum possible quality of the products.

Issued by: TÜV Management Service

KTM Sportmotorcycle GmbH

5230 Mattighofen, Austria

This document is valid for the following models:

1290 Super Adventure R TKC US (F9975Q6)

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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..................................................... 11

2.4 Degrees of risk and symbols................................ 12

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

2.6 Consumer rights................................................. 19

2.7 Operating noise warning ..................................... 19

2.8 Noise emission warranty ..................................... 20

2.9 Reporting safety defects ..................................... 20

2.10 Tampering warning............................................. 20

2.11 Safe operation ................................................... 21

2.12 Protective clothing ............................................. 22

2.13 Work rules......................................................... 22

2.14 Environment...................................................... 22

2.15 Owner's Manual ................................................. 23

3 IMPORTANT NOTES...................................................... 24

3.1 Warranty ........................................................... 24

3.2 Operating and auxiliary substances ...................... 24

3.3 Spare parts, accessories ..................................... 24

3.4 Service ............................................................. 25

3.5 Figures ............................................................. 25

3.6 Customer service................................................ 25

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 Key number....................................................... 31

5.4 Engine number .................................................. 32

5.5 Fork part number ............................................... 32

5.6 Shock absorber article number ............................ 33

5.7 Steering damper article number .......................... 33

6 CONTROLS................................................................... 34

6.1 Clutch lever....................................................... 34

6.2 Hand brake lever................................................ 34

6.3 Throttle grip ...................................................... 35

6.4 Combination switch, left side .............................. 35

6.5 Light switch ...................................................... 36

6.6 Cruise control system tip switch .......................... 36

6.7 Menu switch...................................................... 38

6.8 Turn signal switch.............................................. 39

6.9 Horn button....................................................... 40

6.10 Combination switch, right ................................... 40

6.11 Hazard warning flasher switch ............................. 41

6.12 Emergency OFF switch/electric starter button ....... 41

6.13 Race‑on button.................................................. 42

6.14 Steering lock (antenna)....................................... 42

6.15 Immobilizer....................................................... 43

6.16 Race‑on key ...................................................... 43

6.17 Socket for electrical accessories .......................... 44

6.18 USB socket ....................................................... 45

6.19 Opening the filler cap......................................... 45

6.20 Closing the filler cap .......................................... 47

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6.21 Fuel cocks......................................................... 47

6.22 Opening storage compartment............................. 48

6.23 Closing storage compartment .............................. 48

6.24 Seat lock........................................................... 49

6.25 Grab handles ..................................................... 49

6.26 Luggage rack plate............................................. 50

6.27 Passenger footrest.............................................. 50

6.28 Shift lever ......................................................... 51

6.29 Foot brake lever ................................................. 52

6.30 Side stand......................................................... 52

6.31 Center stand...................................................... 53

7 COMBINATION INSTRUMENT ....................................... 54

7.1 Combination instrument ..................................... 54

7.2 Activation and test ............................................. 55

7.3 Day-Night mode................................................. 55

7.4 Warning notes.................................................... 56

7.5 Warning of icy roads........................................... 57

7.6 Indicator lamps.................................................. 58

7.7 Display ............................................................. 62

7.8 Speed............................................................... 64

7.9 Shift warning light ............................................. 65

7.10 Cruise control indicator....................................... 66

7.11 Speed............................................................... 66

7.12 Ride Mode display ............................................. 67

7.13 Heated grip (optional)......................................... 67

7.14 Seat heater (optional)......................................... 68

7.15 Coolant temperature indicator ............................. 68

7.16 Fuel level display ............................................... 69

7.17 Ambient temperature indicator............................ 69

7.18 Time................................................................. 70

7.19 Favourites display .............................................. 70

7.20 Quick Selector 1 display..................................... 71

7.21 Quick Selector 2 display..................................... 71

7.22 Menu................................................................ 72

7.22.1 KTM MY RIDE (optional) ................................ 72

7.22.2 Info .............................................................. 73

7.22.3 Motorcycle .................................................... 73

7.22.4 Settings ........................................................ 74

7.22.5 Preferences................................................... 74

7.22.6 Pairing (optional) ........................................... 75

7.22.7 Audio (optional)............................................. 76

7.22.8 Telephony (optional) ...................................... 78

7.22.9 Trip 1 ........................................................... 79

7.22.10 Trip 2 ........................................................... 79

7.22.11 General Info .................................................. 80

7.22.12 TPMS ........................................................... 80

7.22.13 Warnings....................................................... 82

7.22.14 Heated Grips (optional) .................................. 82

7.22.15 Heated Seat (optional) ................................... 83

7.22.16 Ride Mode .................................................... 83

7.22.17 MTC ............................................................. 84

7.22.18 MTC+MSR (optional)...................................... 85

7.22.19 ABS.............................................................. 86

7.22.20 HHC (optional) .............................................. 87

7.22.21 Favourites ..................................................... 87

7.22.22 Quick Selector 1............................................ 88

7.22.23 Quick Selector 2............................................ 88

7.22.24 Distance ....................................................... 89

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7.22.25 Temp............................................................ 89

7.22.26 Pressure ....................................................... 90

7.22.27 Consumption................................................. 90

7.22.28 Language ...................................................... 91

7.22.29 Shift Light .................................................... 92

7.22.30 Setting the time and date ............................... 92

7.22.31 DRL ............................................................. 94

7.22.32 Quick Shift + (optional) .................................. 95

7.22.33 Heated Grips (optional) .................................. 96

7.22.34 Heated Seat Rid (optional).............................. 96

7.22.35 Heated Seat Pas (optional) ............................. 97

7.22.36 Cornering Light Test....................................... 97

7.22.37 Service ......................................................... 98

7.22.38 Extra Functions ............................................. 99

8 ERGONOMICS ............................................................ 100

8.1 Handlebar position........................................... 100

8.2 Adjusting the handlebar position .................... 100

8.3 Adjusting the windshield .................................. 102

8.4 Adjusting basic position of clutch lever .............. 103

8.5 Adjusting the basic position of the hand brake

lever ............................................................... 103

8.6 Rider footrests ................................................. 104

8.7 Adjusting the footrests .................................. 104

8.8 Checking the basic position of the shift lever ...... 107

8.9 Adjusting the basic position of the shift

lever ............................................................ 107

8.10 Setting the shift lever stub................................ 109

8.11 Adjusting the basic position of the foot brake

lever ............................................................ 110

8.12 Adjusting the tilt of the combination

instrument ...................................................... 111

9 PREPARING FOR USE................................................. 113

9.1 Advice on first use ........................................... 113

9.2 Running in the engine ...................................... 114

9.3 Loading the vehicle.......................................... 115

10 RIDING INSTRUCTIONS.............................................. 117

10.1 Checks and maintenance measures when

preparing for use.............................................. 117

10.2 Starting........................................................... 118

10.3 Starting off...................................................... 120

10.4 Quickshifter+ (optional).................................... 120

10.5 Starting off with HHC ....................................... 121

10.6 Shifting, riding ................................................ 121

10.7 MSR (optional) ................................................ 126

10.8 Applying the brakes.......................................... 126

10.9 Stopping, parking............................................. 128

10.10 Transport ........................................................ 130

10.11 Refueling ........................................................ 131

11 SERVICE SCHEDULE .................................................. 134

11.1 Additional information...................................... 134

11.2 Required work ................................................. 134

11.3 Recommended work ......................................... 136

12 SUSPENSION SETTING............................................... 138

12.1 Fork/shock absorber ......................................... 138

12.2 Adjusting the compression damping of the

fork ................................................................ 138

12.3 Adjusting the rebound damping of the fork ......... 139

12.4 Adjusting the spring pretension of the fork ......... 140

12.5 Compression damping of the shock absorber....... 141

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12.6 Adjusting the low-speed compression damping

of the shock absorber ....................................... 141

12.7 Adjusting the high-speed compression damping

of the shock absorber ....................................... 142

12.8 Adjusting the rebound damping of the shock

absorber.......................................................... 143

12.9 Adjusting the spring pretension of the shock

absorber.......................................................... 144

13 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS............................... 146

13.1 Raising the vehicle with the center stand ........... 146

13.2 Removing the vehicle from the center stand ....... 146

13.3 Removing the seat ........................................... 147

13.4 Mounting the seat ............................................ 148

13.5 Checking for chain dirt ..................................... 148

13.6 Cleaning the chain ........................................... 149

13.7 Checking the chain tension ............................... 150

13.8 Adjusting the chain tension............................... 151

13.9 Checking the chain, rear sprocket, and engine

sprocket.......................................................... 153

13.10 Checking/correcting the fluid level of the

hydraulic clutch............................................... 156

13.11 Checking the play of the steering head bearing ... 157

13.12 Removing the bottom triple clamp cover............. 158

13.13 Installing the bottom triple clamp cover ............. 159

13.14 Removing the front side cover ........................... 160

13.15 Installing the front side cover ............................ 160

13.16 Removing the mask spoiler ............................ 161

13.17 Installing the mask spoiler ............................ 164

13.18 Removing the front fender ................................ 166

13.19 Installing the front fender ................................. 167

13.20 Cleaning the dust boots of the fork legs .......... 167

13.21 Removing the tank cover................................... 168

13.22 Installing the tank cover ................................... 170

13.23 Removing the wind shield ................................. 172

13.24 Installing the wind shield.................................. 172

13.25 Removing the engine guard............................... 173

13.26 Installing the engine guard ............................... 173

13.27 Removing the crash bar ................................ 174

13.28 Installing the crash bar ................................. 175

14 BRAKE SYSTEM ......................................................... 177

14.1 Antilock brake system (ABS) ............................. 177

14.2 Checking the brake discs .................................. 179

14.3 Checking the brake fluid level of the front

brake .............................................................. 180

14.4 Adding front brake fluid ................................ 181

14.5 Checking the front brake linings ........................ 182

14.6 Checking the rear brake fluid level..................... 183

14.7 Adding rear brake fluid ................................. 184

14.8 Checking the rear brake linings ......................... 186

15 WHEELS, TIRES ......................................................... 188

15.1 Removing the front wheel .............................. 188

15.2 Installing the front wheel .............................. 190

15.3 Removing the rear wheel ............................... 192

15.4 Installing the rear wheel ................................ 194

15.5 Checking the rear hub rubber dampers ........... 197

15.6 Checking the tire condition ............................... 198

15.7 Checking the tire air pressure............................ 200

15.8 Checking spoke tension .................................... 200

15.9 Tubeless tire system......................................... 202

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16 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ................................................. 203

16.1 Daytime running light (DRL)............................... 203

16.2 Cornering headlight.......................................... 204

16.3 Removing the battery .................................... 204

16.4 Installing the battery ..................................... 206

16.5 Recharging the battery .................................. 208

16.6 Changing the Race-on key battery...................... 212

16.7 Changing the main fuse.................................... 213

16.8 Changing the fuses in the fuse box .................... 215

16.9 Changing the turn signal bulb ........................... 218

16.10 Checking the headlight setting .......................... 219

16.11 Adjusting the headlight range............................ 219

16.12 Diagnostics connector ...................................... 221

17 COOLING SYSTEM ...................................................... 222

17.1 Checking the coolant level in the compensating

tank................................................................ 222

17.2 Correcting the coolant level in the

compensating tank........................................... 223

18 TUNING THE ENGINE................................................. 226

18.1 Ride Mode ...................................................... 226

18.2 Motorcycle traction control (MTC)...................... 226

19 SERVICE WORK ON THE ENGINE ................................ 228

19.1 Checking the engine oil level............................. 228

19.2 Changing the engine oil and oil filter, cleaning

the oil screens ............................................. 229

19.3 Adding engine oil............................................. 233

20 CLEANING, CARE ....................................................... 236

20.1 Cleaning motorcycle......................................... 236

20.2 Checks and maintenance steps for winter

operation......................................................... 238

21 STORAGE................................................................... 240

21.1 Storage ........................................................... 240

21.2 Preparing for use after storage........................... 241

22 TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................. 242

23 TECHNICAL DATA....................................................... 244

23.1 Engine ............................................................ 244

23.2 Engine tightening torques ................................. 245

23.3 Capacities ....................................................... 249

23.3.1 Engine oil ................................................... 249

23.3.2 Coolant....................................................... 249

23.3.3 Fuel ........................................................... 249

23.4 Chassis ........................................................... 249

23.5 Electrical system.............................................. 251

23.6 Tires ............................................................... 252

23.7 Fork................................................................ 252

23.8 Shock absorber................................................ 253

23.9 Chassis tightening torques ................................ 254

24 DECLARATIONS OF CONFORMITY ............................... 259

24.1 EU declaration of conformity............................. 259

24.2 FCC declaration of conformity ........................... 259

25 OPEN SOURCE ........................................................... 262

25.1 Information on open source software.................. 262

26 SUBSTANCES ............................................................ 263

27 AUXILIARY SUBSTANCES ........................................... 266

28 STANDARDS .............................................................. 268

29 INDEX OF SPECIAL TERMS ......................................... 269

30 LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS............................................ 270

31 LIST OF SYMBOLS...................................................... 271

31.1 Red symbols.................................................... 271

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31.2 Yellow and orange symbols................................ 271

31.3 Green and blue symbols.................................... 272

INDEX ............................................................................... 273

1 MEANS OF REPRESENTATION 9

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).

Indicates information with more details or tips.

Indicates the result of a testing step.

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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.

Underlined terms Refer to technical details of the vehicle or indicate technical terms that are explained in the

glossary.

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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 and light offroad operation (dirt roads),

but not for use on race courses.

Info

The motorcycle is only authorized for operation on public roads in the 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 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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2.4 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

F00976-10

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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

S01760-01

Information on suspension tuning

2 SAFETY ADVICE 16

S01759-01

Canada type label

S01762-01

Information on emission control

2 SAFETY ADVICE 17

S00938-01

Information on chain tension

S01761-01

Information on noise emission

2 SAFETY ADVICE 18

S00940-01

Information on starting up

S01763-01

Information on tires

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