KTM 390 Adventure - Owner's Manual > Preparing for use

Advice on preparing for first use

Danger: Danger of accidents

A rider who is not fit to ride poses a danger to him or herself and others.

• Do not operate the vehicle if you are not fit to ride due to alcohol, drugs or medication.
• Do not operate the vehicle if you are physically or mentally impaired.

Warning: Risk of injury

Missing or poor protective clothing presents an increased safety risk.

• Wear appropriate protective clothing such as helmet, boots, gloves as well as trousers and a jacket with protectors on all rides.
• Always wear protective clothing that is in good condition and meets the legal regulations.

Warning: Danger of crashing

Different tire tread patterns on the front and rear wheel impair the handling characteristic.

Different tire tread patterns can make the vehicle significantly more difficult to control.

• Make sure that only tires with a similar tire tread pattern are fitted to the front and rear wheel.

Warning: Danger of accidents

Non-approved or non-recommended tires and wheels impact the handling characteristic.

• Only use tires/wheels approved by KTM with the corresponding speed index.

Warning: Danger of accidents

New tires have reduced road grip.

The contact surface on new tires is not yet roughened.

• Run in new tires with moderate riding at alternating angles.

  Running-in phase 200 km (124 mi)

Info When using the vehicle, remember that others may feel disturbed by excessive noise.

• Ensure that the pre-sales inspection work has been carried out by an authorized KTM workshop.

  The delivery certificate is transferred upon vehicle handover.

• Read the entire Owner's Manual before riding for the first time.
• Get to know the controls.
• Get used to the handling characteristic of the motorcycle on suitable terrain before undertaking a more challenging ride. Also, ride as slowly as possible to get a better feeling for the motorcycle.
• Hold the handlebar firmly with both hands and keep your feet on the footrests when riding.
• Run the engine in.

Running in the engine

• During the running-in phase, do not exceed the specified engine speed.

Guideline

Info During the running-in phase, the shift warning light is set to a specified value and cannot be changed.

• Avoid fully opening the throttle!

Loading the vehicle

Warning: Danger of accidents

Total weight and axle loads influence the handling characteristic.

The total weight consists of: motorcycle ready for operation and with a full tank, driver and passenger with protective clothing and helmet, and luggage.

• Do not exceed the maximum permissible overall weight or the axle loads.

Warning: Danger of accidents

Improper mounting of cases or the tank rucksack impairs the handling characteristic.

• Mount and secure cases and tank rucksack according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Warning: Danger of accidents The luggage system will be damaged if it is overloaded.

• Read the manufacturer information on maximum payload when mounting cases.

Warning: Danger of accidents

Luggage which has slipped impairs visibility.

If the tail light is covered, you are less visible to traffic behind you, especially when it is dark.

• Check that your luggage is fixed properly at regular intervals.

Warning: Danger of accidents

A high payload alters the handling characteristic and increases the stopping distance.

• Adapt your speed to your payload.

Warning: Danger of accidents

Pieces of luggage which have slipped impair the handling characteristic.

• Check that your luggage is fixed properly at regular intervals.

 

• If luggage is carried, ensure it is fixed firmly as close as possible to the center of the vehicle and ensure even weight distribution between the front and rear wheels.
• Do not exceed maximum permissible weight and maximum permissible axle loads.

Guideline

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