KTM 1190 ADVENTURE R Owner's manual

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OWNER'S MANUAL 2016
1190 Adventure R
Art. no. 3213390en
DEAR KTM CUSTOMER 1
*3213390en*
3213390en
09/2015
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. 28) Dealer's stamp
Engine number ( p. 30)
Key number ( p. 29)
The Owner's Manual contained the latest information for this model series at the time of going to print. Minor differences due to develop-
ments 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.
© 2015 KTM Sportmotorcycle GmbH, Mattighofen Austria
All rights reserved
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: TÃœV Management Service
KTM Sportmotorcycle GmbH
5230 Mattighofen, Austria
This document is valid for the following models:
1190 Adventure R US (F9975P6)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 MEANS OF REPRESENTATION ........................................ 8
1.1 Symbols used ...................................................... 8
1.2 Formats used....................................................... 9
2 SAFETY ADVICE............................................................ 10
2.1 Use definition - intended use .............................. 10
2.2 Safety advice..................................................... 10
2.3 Degrees of risk and symbols................................ 11
2.4 Overview of labels .............................................. 12
2.5 Reporting safety defects ..................................... 17
2.6 Noise emission warranty ..................................... 18
2.7 Operating noise warning ..................................... 18
2.8 Consumer rights................................................. 18
2.9 Tampering warning............................................. 19
2.10 Safe operation ................................................... 19
2.11 Protective clothing ............................................. 20
2.12 Work rules......................................................... 20
2.13 Environment...................................................... 21
2.14 Owner's Manual ................................................. 21
3 IMPORTANT NOTES...................................................... 22
3.1 Warranty ........................................................... 22
3.2 Operating and auxiliary substances ...................... 22
3.3 Spare parts, accessories ..................................... 22
3.4 Service ............................................................. 23
3.5 Figures ............................................................. 23
3.6 Customer service................................................ 23
4 VIEW OF VEHICLE ........................................................ 24
4.1 View of vehicle, front left (example) ..................... 24
4.2 View of vehicle, rear right side (vehicle differs
slightly from photo)............................................ 26
5 SERIAL NUMBERS ....................................................... 28
5.1 Chassis number ................................................. 28
5.2 Type label ......................................................... 28
5.3 Key number....................................................... 29
5.4 Engine number .................................................. 30
5.5 Fork part number ............................................... 30
5.6 Shock absorber article number ............................ 31
6 CONTROLS................................................................... 32
6.1 Clutch lever....................................................... 32
6.2 Hand brake lever................................................ 32
6.3 Throttle grip ...................................................... 33
6.4 Switches on the left side of the handlebar ............ 33
6.4.1 Combination switch........................................ 33
6.4.2 Light switch .................................................. 34
6.4.3 Hazard warning flasher switch......................... 34
6.4.4 Menu switch.................................................. 35
6.4.5 Turn signal switch.......................................... 35
6.4.6 Horn button .................................................. 36
6.5 Switches on the right side of the handlebar .......... 37
6.5.1 Emergency OFF switch ................................... 37
6.5.2 Electric starter button .................................... 37
6.6 Ignition/steering lock.......................................... 38
6.7 immobilizer ....................................................... 38
6.8 Locking the steering........................................... 39
6.9 Unlocking the steering........................................ 40
6.10 Socket for electrical accessories .......................... 40
6.11 Opening the filler cap......................................... 41
6.12 Closing the filler cap .......................................... 42
6.13 Fuel cocks......................................................... 43
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6.14 Opening the storage compartment ....................... 44
6.15 Closing the storage compartment......................... 44
6.16 Seat lock........................................................... 45
6.17 Grab handles ..................................................... 45
6.18 Luggage rack plate............................................. 46
6.19 Passenger footrest.............................................. 46
6.20 Shift lever ......................................................... 47
6.21 Foot brake lever ................................................. 48
6.22 Side stand......................................................... 48
6.23 Center stand...................................................... 49
7 COMBINATION INSTRUMENT ....................................... 50
7.1 Overview ........................................................... 50
7.2 Activation and test ............................................. 50
7.3 Matrix display.................................................... 51
7.4 Segment display ................................................ 51
7.5 Indicator lamps.................................................. 52
7.6 Message on the matrix display............................. 53
7.7 Shift warning light ............................................. 54
7.8 service display ................................................... 55
7.9 Matrix display menu........................................... 55
7.9.1 "Favorites"..................................................... 55
7.9.2 "Trip 1"......................................................... 56
7.9.3 "Trip 2"......................................................... 56
7.9.4 "General Info" ................................................ 57
7.9.5 "TPMS" (optional) .......................................... 57
7.9.6 "Set Favorites" ............................................... 58
7.9.7 "Settings"...................................................... 59
7.9.8 "Warning"...................................................... 59
7.9.9 "Heating" (optional)........................................ 60
7.9.10 "MTC/ABS".................................................... 60
7.9.11 "Drive Mod" ................................................... 61
7.9.12 menu overview............................................... 62
7.9.13 "Language".................................................... 63
7.9.14 "Distance" ..................................................... 64
7.9.15 "Temp" ......................................................... 64
7.9.16 "Pressure" ..................................................... 65
7.9.17 "Fuel Cons" ................................................... 65
7.9.18 "Clock/Date" .................................................. 66
7.9.19 "Shift Light" .................................................. 66
7.9.20 "Heat Grip".................................................... 67
7.9.21 "DRL" ........................................................... 67
8 ERGONOMICS .............................................................. 68
8.1 Handlebar position............................................. 68
8.2 Adjusting the handlebar position ...................... 68
8.3 Adjusting the wind shield ................................... 70
8.4 Adjusting basic position of clutch lever ................ 71
8.5 Adjusting the basic position of the hand brake
lever ................................................................. 72
8.6 Rider footrests ................................................... 72
8.7 Adjusting the footrests .................................... 73
8.8 Checking the basic position of the shift lever ........ 75
8.9 Adjusting the basic position of the shift lever .... 76
8.10 Adjusting the basic position of the foot brake
lever .............................................................. 77
9 PREPARING FOR USE................................................... 79
9.1 Advice on first use ............................................. 79
9.2 Running in the engine ........................................ 80
9.3 Loading the vehicle............................................ 81
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10 RIDING INSTRUCTIONS................................................ 83
10.1 Checks and maintenance measures when
preparing for use................................................ 83
10.2 Starting............................................................. 84
10.3 Starting off........................................................ 85
10.4 Shifting, riding .................................................. 85
10.5 Applying the brakes............................................ 89
10.6 Stopping, parking............................................... 91
10.7 Transport .......................................................... 92
10.8 Refueling .......................................................... 93
11 SERVICE SCHEDULE .................................................... 95
11.1 Additional information........................................ 95
11.2 Required work ................................................... 95
11.3 Recommended work ........................................... 97
12 SUSPENSION SETTING................................................. 99
12.1 Fork/shock absorber ........................................... 99
12.2 Adjusting the compression damping of the fork..... 99
12.3 Adjusting the rebound damping of the fork ......... 100
12.4 Adjusting the spring preload of the fork.............. 101
12.5 Compression damping of the shock absorber....... 102
12.6 Adjusting the low-speed compression damping
of the shock absorber ....................................... 102
12.7 Adjusting the high-speed compression damping
of the shock absorber ....................................... 103
12.8 Adjusting the rebound damping of the shock
absorber.......................................................... 104
12.9 Adjusting the spring preload of the shock
absorber.......................................................... 105
13 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS............................... 107
13.1 Raising the vehicle with the center stand ........... 107
13.2 Removing the vehicle from the center stand ....... 107
13.3 Removing the seat ........................................... 108
13.4 Mounting the seat ............................................ 109
13.5 Checking for chain dirt ..................................... 109
13.6 Cleaning the chain ........................................... 110
13.7 Checking the chain tension ............................... 111
13.8 Adjusting the chain tension............................... 112
13.9 Checking the chain, rear sprocket and engine
sprocket.......................................................... 114
13.10 Checking/correcting the fluid level of the
hydraulic clutch............................................... 117
13.11 Checking the steering head bearing play............. 118
13.12 Removing the bottom triple clamp cover............. 119
13.13 Installing the bottom triple clamp cover ............. 120
13.14 Removing the front side cover ........................... 121
13.15 Installing the front side cover ............................ 122
13.16 Removing the mask spoiler ............................ 123
13.17 Installing the mask spoiler ............................ 126
13.18 Removing the front fender ................................ 128
13.19 Installing the front fender ................................. 129
13.20 Removing the tank cover................................... 129
13.21 Installing the tank cover ................................... 131
13.22 Removing the wind shield ................................. 132
13.23 Installing the wind shield.................................. 133
13.24 Removing the engine guard............................... 133
13.25 Installing the engine guard ............................... 134
14 BRAKE SYSTEM ......................................................... 135
14.1 ABS / anti-blocking system ............................... 135
14.2 Checking the brake discs .................................. 137
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14.3 Checking the brake fluid level of the front
brake .............................................................. 138
14.4 Adding front brake fluid ................................ 139
14.5 Checking the front brake linings ........................ 141
14.6 Checking the rear brake fluid level..................... 141
14.7 Adding rear brake fluid ................................. 142
14.8 Checking the rear brake linings ......................... 144
15 WHEELS, TIRES ......................................................... 146
15.1 Removing the front wheel .............................. 146
15.2 Installing the front wheel .............................. 148
15.3 Removing the rear wheel ............................... 150
15.4 Installing the rear wheel ................................ 152
15.5 Checking the rear hub rubber dampers ........... 155
15.6 Checking the tire condition ............................... 156
15.7 Checking the tire air pressure............................ 157
15.8 Checking spoke tension .................................... 158
16 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ................................................. 160
16.1 daytime running light ....................................... 160
16.2 Removing the battery .................................... 160
16.3 Installing the battery ..................................... 162
16.4 Recharging the battery .................................. 163
16.5 Changing the main fuse.................................... 167
16.6 Changing the fuses in the fuse box .................... 169
16.7 Removing the headlight mask with the
headlight......................................................... 171
16.8 Refitting the headlight mask with the
headlight......................................................... 172
16.9 Changing the low beam bulb ............................. 173
16.10 Changing the high beam bulb............................ 174
16.11 Changing the turn signal bulb ........................... 176
16.12 Checking the headlight setting .......................... 177
16.13 Adjusting the headlight range............................ 178
16.14 Activating/deactivating the ignition key .............. 179
17 COOLING SYSTEM ...................................................... 184
17.1 Checking the coolant level in the compensating
tank................................................................ 184
17.2 Correcting the coolant level in the
compensating tank........................................... 185
18 TUNING THE ENGINE................................................. 187
18.1 "Drive Mod" ..................................................... 187
18.2 Motorcycle traction control (MTC)...................... 187
19 SERVICE WORK ON THE ENGINE ................................ 189
19.1 Checking the engine oil level............................. 189
19.2 Changing the engine oil and oil filter, cleaning
the oil screens ............................................. 190
19.3 Adding engine oil............................................. 194
20 CLEANING, CARE ....................................................... 197
20.1 Cleaning motorcycle ......................................... 197
20.2 Checks and maintenance steps for winter
operation......................................................... 199
21 STORAGE................................................................... 201
21.1 Storage ........................................................... 201
21.2 Preparing for use after storage........................... 202
22 TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................. 203
23 TECHNICAL DATA....................................................... 205
23.1 Engine............................................................ 205
23.2 Engine tightening torques ................................. 206
23.3 Capacities ....................................................... 209
23.3.1 Engine oil ................................................... 209
23.3.2 Coolant....................................................... 210
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23.3.3 Fuel ........................................................... 210
23.4 Chassis ........................................................... 210
23.5 Electrical system.............................................. 211
23.6 Tires............................................................... 212
23.7 Fork................................................................ 212
23.8 Shock absorber................................................ 214
23.9 Chassis tightening torques ................................ 215
24 SUBSTANCES ............................................................ 219
25 AUXILIARY SUBSTANCES ........................................... 222
26 STANDARDS .............................................................. 224
27 INDEX OF SPECIAL TERMS ......................................... 225
28 LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS............................................ 226
29 LISY OF SYMBOLS...................................................... 227
29.1 Red symbols.................................................... 227
29.2 Yellow and orange symbols................................ 227
29.3 Green and blue symbols.................................... 227
INDEX ............................................................................... 229
1 MEANS OF REPRESENTATION 8
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.
1 MEANS OF REPRESENTATION 9
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.
Brandâ„¢ 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.
2 SAFETY ADVICE 10
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 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.
2 SAFETY ADVICE 11
2.3 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.
2 SAFETY ADVICE 12
2.4 Overview of labels
S00934-10
2 SAFETY ADVICE 13
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
9 Technical Information
S00936-01
Information on suspension tuning
2 SAFETY ADVICE 14
S00935-10
Canada type label
S00937-01
Information on emission control
2 SAFETY ADVICE 15
S00938-01
Information on chain tension
S00939-01
Information on noise emission
2 SAFETY ADVICE 16
S00940-01
Information on starting up
M00608-01
Information on tires
2 SAFETY ADVICE 17
S00941-01
USA type label
S00942-01
Technical Information
2.5 Reporting safety defects
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause an accident resulting in injury or death, you should immediately inform the
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying KTM North America, Inc.
If NHTSA receives multiple similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of
vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your
dealer, or KTM North America, Inc.
2 SAFETY ADVICE 18
To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1–888–327–4236 or visit the website www.nhtsa.dot.gov, or
write to: NHTSA Headquarters, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, West Building, Washington, DC 20590. You can also obtain other informa-
tion about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline.
2.6 Noise emission warranty
KTM Sportmotorcycle AG warrants that this exhaust system, at the time of sale, meets all applicable U.S. EPA Federal noise standards.
This warranty extends to the first person who buys this exhaust system for purposes other than resale, and to all subsequent buyers.
Warranty claims should be directed to:
KTM North America, Inc., Customer Support, 1119 Milan Ave., Amherst, OH 44001, USA
Phone: (440) 985–3553
www.ktmusa.com
KTM Canada, Inc., Customer Support, 1375-1 Marie-Victorin, Saint-Bruno, QC J3V 6B7
Phone: (450) 441–4451 x 4250
www.ktmcanada.com
2.7 Operating noise warning
This product should be checked for necessary repair or replacement parts if the motorcycle noise has increased significantly through use.
Otherwise, the owner may become subject to penalties under the applicable ordinances.
2.8 Consumer rights
Warranty claims should be submitted to a KTM workshop. If you are not satisfied, please contact:
KTM North America, Inc., Customer Support, 1119 Milan Ave., Amherst, OH 44001, USA
Phone: (440) 985–3553
www.ktmusa.com
KTM Canada, Inc., Customer Support, 1375-1 Marie-Victorin, Saint-Bruno, QC J3V 6B7
Phone: (450) 441–4451 x 4250
www.ktmcanada.com
Different rights may apply, according to national or regional legislation.
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