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9 RIDING INSTRUCTIONS 66

– Accelerate only up to a speed suitable for the road surface and weather conditions. Par-

ticularly in bends, do not shift, and accelerate very carefully.

– To shift down, brake if necessary and close the throttle at the same time.

– Pull the clutch lever and shift into a lower gear, release the clutch lever slowly and open

the throttle or shift again.

– Switch off the engine if you expect to be standing for a long time.

– If the engine diagnosis warning lamp lights up during a trip, stop immediately, switch

off the engine, and contact an authorized KTM workshop.

9.5 Applying the brakes

Warning

Danger of accidents Reduced braking efficiency due to a wet or dirty brake system.

– Clean or dry a dirty or wet brake system by riding and braking gently.

Warning

Danger of accidents Reduced braking efficiency caused by spongy pressure point of front or rear brake.

– Check the brake system and do not continue riding. (Your authorized KTM workshop will be glad to help.)

Warning

Danger of accidents Failure of brake system.

– If the foot brake lever is not released, the brake linings drag continuously. The rear brake may fail due to overheating. Take your

foot off the foot brake lever when you are not braking.

Warning

Danger of accidents Longer stopping distance due to higher overall weight.

– Take the longer stopping distance into account when carrying a passenger and baggage.

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KTM 2016 RC 390 Specifications

General

Displacement	373.2 cc
Bore x Stroke	89 mm x 60 mm
Compression Ratio	12.6:1
Power	32 kW (44 hp) @ 9, 500 rpm
Torque	35 Nm @ 7, 250 rpm
Transmission	6-speed
Rear Suspension	WP monoshock
Rear Brake	230 mm disc, single-piston caliper
Front Tire	110/70 ZR17
Rear Tire	150/60 ZR17
Seat Height	820 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	10 liters
Dry Weight	147 kg
Ground Clearance	178.5 mm
Engine Type	Single-cylinder, 4-stroke
Fuel System	Electronic Fuel Injection
Front Suspension	WP USD 43 mm
ABS	Bosch 9MB Two-Channel ABS
Frame	Steel trellis frame
Front Brake	300 mm disc, 4-piston radial caliper