Why does the engine only turn if the clutch lever is drawn on my KTM Motorcycle?
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Tina ClarkSep 9, 2025
If the engine of your KTM Motorcycle only turns when the clutch lever is drawn, it could be because the vehicle is in gear, so shift the transmission into neutral.
KTM 1290 Super Duke R US 2020 Specifications
General
Displacement
1301 cc
Bore x Stroke
108 mm x 71 mm
Starter
Electric
Transmission
6-speed
Seat Height
835 mm
Fuel Capacity
16 liters
Dry Weight
189 kg
Front Tire
120/70 ZR17
Rear Tire
190/55 ZR17
Lighting
LED
Riding Modes
Sport, Street, Rain, Track
Engine Type
V-twin, 4-stroke
Power
177 hp (132 kW) @ 9500 rpm
Torque
140 Nm
Fuel System
Electronic fuel injection
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Frame
Trellis frame, chrome-moly
Front Suspension
WP APEX 48
Rear Suspension
WP Apex, adjustable
Front Brake
Dual 320 mm discs
Rear Brake
240 mm disc
ABS
Bosch 9.1MP 2.0 (Cornering ABS with Supermoto mode)