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KTM 1190 RC8 R User Manual

KTM 1190 RC8 R
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 6
10.23 Adjusting the handlebar height/position ............. 156
10.24 Subframe position............................................ 161
10.25 Adjusting the subframe position ........................ 162
11 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS............................... 167
11.1 Raising the rear of the motorcycle with lifting
gear................................................................ 167
11.2 Removing the rear of motorcycle from the lifting
gear................................................................ 167
11.3 Raising the front of the motorcycle with lifting
gear................................................................ 168
11.4 Taking the motorcycle off of the front wheel
stand .............................................................. 168
11.5 Bleeding fork legs ............................................ 169
11.6 Removing the seat ........................................... 169
11.7 Fitting the seat ................................................ 170
11.8 Mounting the helmet lock on the vehicle ............ 170
11.9 Removing the passenger seat ............................ 171
11.10 Mounting the passenger seat............................. 171
11.11 Checking for chain dirt ..................................... 172
11.12 Cleaning the chain ........................................... 172
11.13 Checking the chain tension............................... 173
11.14 Adjusting the chain tension............................... 174
11.15 Checking the chain, rear sprocket and engine
sprocket.......................................................... 176
11.16 Adjusting basic position of clutch lever .............. 179
11.17 Checking fluid level of hydraulic clutch.............. 179
11.18 Correcting fluid level of hydraulic clutch ............ 180
12 BRAKE SYSTEM ......................................................... 181
12.1 Adjusting the basic position of the hand brake
lever ............................................................... 181
12.2 Checking the front brake discs .......................... 181
12.3 Checking the rear brake disc ............................. 182
12.4 Checking the front brake fluid level ................... 183
12.5 Adding brake fluid of front brake .................... 183
12.6 Checking the front brake linings ........................ 185
12.7 Checking the rear brake fluid level..................... 186
12.8 Adding rear brake fluid ................................. 187
12.9 Checking the rear brake linings ......................... 189
13 WHEELS, TIRES ......................................................... 190
13.1 Removing the front wheel .............................. 190
13.2 Installing the front wheel .............................. 191
13.3 Removing the rear wheel ............................... 194
13.4 Installing the rear wheel ................................ 195
13.5 Checking rear hub cush drive ......................... 197
13.6 Checking the tire condition ............................... 198
13.7 Checking the tire pressure ................................ 200
14 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ................................................. 202
14.1 Removing the battery .................................... 202
14.2 Installing the battery ..................................... 204
14.3 Recharging the battery .................................. 205
14.4 Changing the main fuse.................................... 208
14.5 Changing the fuses of individual power
consumers....................................................... 210
14.6 Changing the low beam bulb ............................. 212
14.7 Changing the high beam bulb............................ 215
14.8 Checking the headlight setting .......................... 218
14.9 Adjusting the headlight range............................ 218
14.10 Activating/deactivating ignition key.................... 219

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KTM 1190 RC8 R Specifications

General IconGeneral
Displacement1195 cc
Bore x Stroke105 mm x 69 mm
Compression Ratio13.5:1
Transmission6-speed
Rear SuspensionWP Monoshock
Fuel Tank Capacity16.5 liters
Dry Weight184 kg
Fuel SystemElectronic fuel injection
Engine TypeV-twin, 4-stroke
Power129 kW (175 hp) @ 10, 250 rpm
Torque123 Nm @ 8, 000 rpm
FrameChromium-Molybdenum trellis frame, powder coated
Front Brake2 x Brembo four-piston calipers, 320 mm discs
Rear Brake220 mm disc, 2-piston caliper
Seat Height805 mm

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