KTM 1290 Super Duke R US 2019 Owner's manual

OWNER'S MANUAL 2019

1290 Super Duke R

Art. no. 3213928en

DEAR KTM CUSTOMER

*3213928en*

3213928en

07/2018

DEAR KTM CUSTOMER

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

sports motorcycle that will give you enormous pleasure if you service and maintain it properly.

We hope you enjoy riding this motorcycle!

Enter the serial numbers of your vehicle below.

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:

1290 Super Duke R US (F9975S9, F9975S2)

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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 Manufacturer warranty for the

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

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

2.11 Tampering warning........................... 21

2.12 Safe operation ................................. 22

2.13 Protective clothing ........................... 23

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

2.15 Environment.................................... 24

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

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

3.1 Manufacturer and implied 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

5.7 Steering damper article number ........ 37

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

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

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

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

6.4 Combination switch, left side ............ 39

6.5 Light switch .................................... 40

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6.6 Menu switch.................................... 41

6.7 Turn signal switch............................ 42

6.8 Horn button..................................... 43

6.9 Cruise control system tip switch ........ 43

6.10 Combination switch, right ................. 47

6.11 Hazard warning flasher switch ........... 48

6.12 Emergency OFF switch/electric

starter button .................................. 49

6.13 Race‑on tip switch ........................... 50

6.14 Steering lock ................................... 51

6.15 Immobilizer..................................... 52

6.16 Race‑on key .................................... 52

6.17 Opening fuel tank filler cap............... 53

6.18 Closing the fuel tank filler cap........... 55

6.19 Seat lock......................................... 56

6.20 Baggage lugs ................................... 56

6.21 Tool set........................................... 57

6.22 Opening storage compartment........... 57

6.23 Closing storage compartment ............ 58

6.24 Supporting strap .............................. 59

6.25 Passenger foot pegs ......................... 59

6.26 Shift lever ....................................... 60

6.27 Foot brake lever ............................... 61

6.28 Side stand....................................... 61

7 COMBINATION INSTRUMENT ..................... 63

7.1 Combination instrument ................... 63

7.2 Activation and test ........................... 63

7.3 Day-Night mode............................... 64

7.4 Warnings......................................... 65

7.5 Indicator lamps................................ 66

7.6 Display ........................................... 70

7.7 TRACK Display (optional).................. 72

7.8 Shift warning light ........................... 74

7.9 Fuel level display ............................. 75

7.10 Time............................................... 76

7.11 Coolant temperature indicator ........... 76

7.12 Trip distance counter ....................... 77

7.13 Cruise control indicator..................... 77

7.14 Menu.............................................. 78

7.14.1 Favorites..................................... 78

7.14.2 Set Favorites ............................... 79

7.14.3 Trip 1 ......................................... 79

7.14.4 Trip 2 ......................................... 80

7.14.5 Settings ...................................... 81

7.14.6 Language .................................... 82

7.14.7 Unit settings ............................... 82

7.14.8 Fuel Cons.................................... 83

7.14.9 Distance ..................................... 84

7.14.10 Temp.......................................... 85

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7.14.11 Pressure ..................................... 86

7.14.12 Service ....................................... 87

7.14.13 Clock/Date .................................. 87

7.14.14 Shift Light .................................. 88

7.14.15 DRL ........................................... 89

7.14.16 Quick Selector 1.......................... 90

7.14.17 Quick Selector 2.......................... 91

7.14.18 Extra Functions ........................... 92

7.14.19 General Info ................................ 93

7.14.20 Warning ...................................... 94

7.14.21 MTC/ABS .................................... 94

7.14.22 Ride Mode .................................. 96

7.15 TPMS ............................................. 97

7.16 Heated grips (optional) ..................... 98

7.17 Heating (optional) ............................ 99

7.18 Quick Shift + (optional) .................... 99

7.19 Track (optional) ............................. 100

7.20 Launch Control (optional) ............... 100

7.21 Anti Wheelie Mode (optional) .......... 101

7.22 Bluetooth

®

(optional)...................... 102

7.23 KTM MY RIDE (optional) ................ 103

7.24 Pairing (optional) ........................... 104

7.25 Audio (optional)............................. 107

7.26 Telephony (optional)....................... 108

8 ERGONOMICS .......................................... 110

8.1 Handlebar position......................... 110

8.2 Adjusting the handlebar

position ..................................... 110

8.3 Adjusting the basic position of the

clutch lever ................................... 112

8.4 Adjusting the basic position of the

hand brake lever ............................ 113

8.5 Adjusting the basic position of the

foot brake lever .......................... 114

8.6 Setting the step plate of the foot

brake lever .................................... 115

8.7 Checking the basic position of the

shift lever...................................... 116

8.8 Adjusting the basic position of the

shift lever .................................. 117

8.9 Setting the shift lever stub.............. 118

8.10 Adjusting the tilt of the

combination instrument.................. 119

9 PREPARING FOR USE............................... 122

9.1 Advice on preparing for first use ...... 122

9.2 Running in the engine .................... 124

9.3 Loading the vehicle........................ 124

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10 RIDING INSTRUCTIONS............................ 127

10.1 Checks and maintenance measures

when preparing for use ................... 127

10.2 Starting the vehicle ........................ 128

10.3 Launch Control (optional) ............... 131

10.4 Starting off.................................... 131

10.5 Starting off with launch control

(optional) ...................................... 132

10.6 Quickshifter+ (optional).................. 133

10.7 Shifting, riding .............................. 134

10.8 MSR (optional) .............................. 140

10.9 Applying the brakes........................ 141

10.10 Stopping, parking........................... 143

10.11 Transporting.................................. 145

10.12 Refueling ...................................... 147

11 SERVICE SCHEDULE ................................ 149

11.1 Additional information.................... 149

11.2 Required work ............................... 149

11.3 Recommended work ....................... 152

12 SUSPENSION SETTING............................. 153

12.1 Fork/shock absorber ....................... 153

12.2 Adjusting the compression

damping of the fork........................ 153

12.3 Adjusting the rebound damping of

the fork......................................... 155

12.4 Compression damping of the shock

absorber........................................ 156

12.5 Adjusting the low-speed

compression damping of the shock

absorber........................................ 157

12.6 Adjusting the high-speed

compression damping of the shock

absorber........................................ 158

12.7 Adjusting the rebound damping of

the shock absorber......................... 160

12.8 Measuring the rear wheel

dimension unloaded ....................... 161

12.9 Checking the static sag of the

shock absorber .............................. 162

12.10 Adjusting the spring preload of the

shock absorber ........................... 163

13 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS............. 166

13.1 Lifting the motorcycle with the rear

lifting gear .................................... 166

13.2 Removing the rear of motorcycle

from the lifting gear ....................... 166

13.3 Lifting the motorcycle with the

front lifting gear............................. 167

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13.4 Taking the motorcycle off the front

lifting gear .................................... 168

13.5 Raising the motorcycle with the

work stand (inserted)...................... 169

13.6 Removing the motorcycle from the

work stand (inserted)...................... 171

13.7 Cleaning the dust boots of the fork

legs ........................................... 173

13.8 Removing the passenger seat .......... 174

13.9 Mounting the passenger seat........... 174

13.10 Removing the front rider's seat ........ 175

13.11 Mounting the front rider's seat......... 176

13.12 Mounting the helmet lock on the

vehicle.......................................... 176

13.13 Removing the main silencer ........ 178

13.14 Installing the main silencer ......... 179

13.15 Checking the chain for dirt.............. 181

13.16 Cleaning the chain ......................... 181

13.17 Checking the chain tension ............. 183

13.18 Adjusting the chain tension............. 185

13.19 Checking the chain, rear sprocket,

engine sprocket, and chain guide .... 186

13.20 Checking/correcting the fluid level

of the hydraulic clutch.................... 191

14 BRAKE SYSTEM ....................................... 194

14.1 Anti-lock braking system (ABS) ....... 194

14.2 Checking the brake discs ................ 197

14.3 Checking the front brake fluid

level ............................................. 198

14.4 Adding front brake fluid .............. 199

14.5 Checking the front brake linings ...... 202

14.6 Checking the rear brake fluid

level ............................................. 203

14.7 Adding rear brake fluid ............... 204

14.8 Checking the brake linings of the

rear brake...................................... 206

15 WHEELS, TIRES ....................................... 208

15.1 Removing the front wheel ............ 208

15.2 Installing the front wheel ............ 210

15.3 Removing the rear wheel ............. 213

15.4 Installing the rear wheel .............. 215

15.5 Checking the tire condition ............. 218

15.6 Checking tire pressure .................... 220

15.7 Using tire repair spray .................... 222

16 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ............................... 223

16.1 Daytime running light (DRL)............. 223

16.2 Removing the 12-V battery .......... 224

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16.3 Installing the 12-V battery ........... 226

16.4 Charging the 12-V battery ........... 229

16.5 Changing the Race-on key battery.... 235

16.6 Changing the main fuse.................. 236

16.7 Changing the fuses in the fuse

box............................................... 240

16.8 Changing the turn signal bulb ......... 245

16.9 Checking the headlight setting ........ 246

16.10 Adjusting the headlight range.......... 247

16.11 Connecting the USB cable .............. 248

16.12 Disconnecting the USB cable.......... 250

16.13 Diagnostics connector .................... 252

16.14 Front ACC1 and ACC2 .................... 252

16.15 ACC1 and ACC2 rear ...................... 253

17 COOLING SYSTEM .................................... 254

17.1 Checking the coolant level in the

compensating tank......................... 254

17.2 Correcting the coolant level in the

compensating tank......................... 256

18 ENGINE TUNING ...................................... 259

18.1 Ride Mode .................................... 259

18.2 Motorcycle traction control (MTC) .... 260

18.3 Slip adjustment (optional)............... 261

18.4 Throttle Response (optional) ........... 262

19 SERVICE WORK ON THE ENGINE .............. 263

19.1 Checking the engine oil level........... 263

19.2 Changing the engine oil and oil

filter, cleaning the oil screens ...... 264

19.3 Adding engine oil........................... 271

20 CLEANING, CARE ..................................... 274

20.1 Cleaning the motorcycle ................. 274

20.2 Checks and maintenance steps for

winter operation............................. 277

21 STORAGE................................................. 279

21.1 Storage ......................................... 279

21.2 Preparing for use after storage......... 281

22 TROUBLESHOOTING ................................ 282

23 TECHNICAL DATA..................................... 286

23.1 Engine.......................................... 286

23.2 Engine tightening torques ............... 288

23.3 Capacities ..................................... 293

23.3.1 Engine oil ................................. 293

23.3.2 Coolant..................................... 293

23.3.3 Fuel ......................................... 293

23.4 Chassis ......................................... 294

23.5 Electrical system............................ 295

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23.6 Tires............................................. 296

23.7 Fork.............................................. 296

23.8 Shock absorber.............................. 298

23.9 Chassis tightening torques .............. 299

24 DECLARATIONS OF CONFORMITY ............. 307

24.1 Declarations of conformity .............. 307

25 SUBSTANCES .......................................... 311

26 AUXILIARY SUBSTANCES ......................... 315

27 STANDARDS ............................................ 317

28 INDEX OF SPECIAL TERMS ....................... 318

29 LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS.......................... 320

30 LIST OF SYMBOLS.................................... 321

30.1 Red symbols.................................. 321

30.2 Yellow and orange symbols.............. 321

30.3 Green and blue symbols.................. 322

INDEX ............................................................. 323

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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 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

S03095-10

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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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S03097-01

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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S03101-01

Information on noise emissions

S03102-01

Information on emissions control

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