KTM 1190 RC8 R User Manual

14 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 218
14.8 Checking the headlight setting
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– Stand the vehicle upright on a horizontal surface in front of a light wall and make a
mark at the height of the center of the low beam headlight.
–
Make another mark at a distance
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under the first mark.
Guideline
Distance
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5 cm (2 in)
–
Position the vehicle vertically at a distance
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in front of the wall and switch on the
low beam.
Guideline
Distance
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5 m (16 ft)
– The rider, with luggage and passenger if applicable, now mounts the motorcycle.
– Check the headlight setting.
The light-dark boundary must lie exactly on the lower mark when the motorcycle is
ready to operate with the rider mounted along with any luggage and a passenger if
applicable.
» If the boundary between light and dark does not meet specifications:
– Adjust the headlight range. ( p. 218)
14.9 Adjusting the headlight range
Preparatory work
– Check the headlight setting. ( p. 218)

KTM 1190 RC8 R Specifications

General

Displacement	1195 cc
Bore x Stroke	105 mm x 69 mm
Compression Ratio	13.5:1
Transmission	6-speed
Rear Suspension	WP Monoshock
Fuel Tank Capacity	16.5 liters
Dry Weight	184 kg
Fuel System	Electronic fuel injection
Engine Type	V-twin, 4-stroke
Power	129 kW (175 hp) @ 10, 250 rpm
Torque	123 Nm @ 8, 000 rpm
Frame	Chromium-Molybdenum trellis frame, powder coated
Front Brake	2 x Brembo four-piston calipers, 320 mm discs
Rear Brake	220 mm disc, 2-piston caliper
Seat Height	805 mm