KTM 1190 RC8 R User Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS 5
6.13.57 Setting the unit of fuel consumption (liters)
SET FUEL CONS ......................................... 104
6.13.58 Unit of fuel consumption (gallons)
SET GAL US/UK .......................................... 105
6.13.59 Switching the external temperature display
on/off ......................................................... 106
6.14 Opening the filler cap....................................... 107
6.15 Closing the filler cap ........................................ 109
6.16 Seat lock......................................................... 109
6.17 Tool set........................................................... 110
6.18 Supporting strap .............................................. 110
6.19 Passenger footrests .......................................... 111
6.20 Shift lever ....................................................... 111
6.21 Foot brake lever ............................................... 112
6.22 Side stand....................................................... 113
6.23 Helmet lock..................................................... 113
7 PREPARING FOR USE................................................. 114
7.1 Advice on first use ........................................... 114
7.2 Running the engine in ...................................... 115
7.3 Loading the vehicle.......................................... 116
8 RIDING INSTRUCTIONS.............................................. 118
8.1 Checks and maintenance measures when
preparing for use.............................................. 118
8.2 Starting........................................................... 119
8.3 Starting off...................................................... 120
8.4 Shifting, riding ................................................ 121
8.5 Braking........................................................... 124
8.6 Stopping, parking............................................. 125
8.7 Transport ........................................................ 126
8.8 Refueling ........................................................ 127
9 SERVICE SCHEDULE .................................................. 129
9.1 Service schedule.............................................. 129
10 TUNING THE CHASSIS ............................................... 132
10.1 Fork/shock absorber ......................................... 132
10.2 Adjusting the compression damping of the
fork ................................................................ 132
10.3 Adjusting the rebound damping of the fork ......... 133
10.4 Adjusting the spring preload of the fork.............. 134
10.5 Compression damping of the shock absorber....... 135
10.6 Adjusting the low-speed compression damping
of the shock absorber ....................................... 136
10.7 Adjusting the high-speed compression damping
of the shock absorber ....................................... 137
10.8 Adjusting the rebound damping of the shock
absorber.......................................................... 138
10.9 Adjusting the spring preload of the shock
absorber ...................................................... 138
10.10 Steering damper .............................................. 140
10.11 Adjusting the steering damper........................... 141
10.12 Vehicle level.................................................... 142
10.13 Adjusting front vehicle level .......................... 143
10.14 Adjusting the vehicle level at the rear ................ 145
10.15 Footrest position .............................................. 146
10.16 Adjusting the footrest position........................... 146
10.17 Adjusting shift lever stub .................................. 149
10.18 Adjusting the foot brake lever stub..................... 150
10.19 Adjusting shift lever ......................................... 150
10.20 Adjusting the foot brake lever............................ 154
10.21 Checking the free travel of the foot brake lever.... 154
10.22 Handlebar height/position ................................. 155

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