KTM 1190 RC8 User Manual

CONTENTS 4
Setting the blank time of the LAP button LAP BLANK T....... 65
Setting the number of laps SET NUM LAPS ........................ 67
Setting the fuel reserve display TRIPF RESET ..................... 68
Setting the kilometers/miles SET KM/MILES....................... 69
Setting the temperature unit SET °C/°F .............................. 70
Switching the external temperature display on/off................ 70
Opening the filler cap ....................................................... 72
Closing the filler cap......................................................... 73
Supporting strap............................................................... 73
Seat lock ......................................................................... 74
Tool set ........................................................................... 74
Helmet lock ..................................................................... 75
Passenger footrests........................................................... 75
Shift lever........................................................................ 76
Foot brake pedal .............................................................. 77
Side stand ....................................................................... 77
TIPS ON PUTTING INTO OPERATION .................................... 78
Advice on first use............................................................ 78
Running the engine in....................................................... 79
Loading the vehicle .......................................................... 80
RIDING INSTRUCTIONS ....................................................... 82
Checks to be made before putting into operation ................. 82
Starting ........................................................................... 83
Starting up ...................................................................... 84
Shifting, riding................................................................. 85
Braking ........................................................................... 88
Stopping, parking ............................................................. 89
Refueling......................................................................... 90
SERVICE SCHEDULE............................................................ 92
Important service tasks to be carried out by an authorized
KTM-RC8 workshop. ......................................................... 92
Important service tasks to be carried out by an authorized
KTM-RC8 workshop. (as additional job) .............................. 95
MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE................. 96
Jacking up motorcycle front............................................... 96
Taking front of motorcycle off work stand............................ 96
Jacking up motorcycle rear ................................................ 97
Taking rear of motorcycle off work stand ............................. 97
Fork/shock absorber.......................................................... 98
Adjusting the compression damping of the fork ................... 98
Adjusting the rebound damping of the fork.......................... 99
Adjusting the spring preload of the fork ............................ 100
Bleeding fork legs........................................................... 101
Compression damping of the shock absorber ..................... 102
Adjusting the low-speed compression damping of the
shock absorber............................................................... 102
Adjusting the high-speed compression damping of the
shock absorber............................................................... 103
Adjusting the rebound damping of the shock absorber........ 104
Adjusting the spring preload of the shock absorber x ....... 105
Steering damper............................................................. 107
Adjusting the steering damper ......................................... 107
Vehicle level .................................................................. 109
Adjusting front vehicle level x........................................ 110
Adjusting the vehicle level at the rear ............................... 112
Footrest position............................................................. 114
Adjusting footrest position............................................... 114
Adjusting shift lever stub................................................. 116

KTM 1190 RC8 Specifications

General

Engine Type	V-Twin, 4-stroke
Displacement	1195 cc
Transmission	6-speed
Cooling	Liquid cooled
Fuel Tank Capacity	16.5 liters
Rear Brakes	Single 220 mm disc, Brembo 2-piston caliper
Seat Height	805 mm
Front Suspension	WP USD Ø 43 mm
Rear Suspension	WP monoshock
Front Brakes	2 x 320 mm discs, radially mounted Brembo 4-piston calipers
Frame	Chromium-Molybdenum tubular space frame, powder-coated