KTM 2014 1290 Super Duke R EU Owner's Manual page 67

9 PREPARING FOR USE
Warning
Danger of accidents Changed handling characteristics and longer stopping distance with excessive payload.
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Adapt your speed according to your payload.
Warning
Danger of accidents Unstable handling characteristics due to slipped baggage.
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Check the way your baggage is fixed regularly.
Warning
Danger of burns A hot exhaust system can burn baggage.
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Fasten your baggage in such a way that it cannot be burned or singed by the hot exhaust system.
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If you take along luggage, it should be safely secured close to the middle of the vehicle and the weight must be evenly distributed
between the front and rear wheels.
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The maximum permissible weight and the maximum permissible axle loads must not be exceeded.
Guideline
Maximum permissible overall weight
Maximum permissible front axle load
Maximum permissible rear axle load
406 kg (895 lb.)
160 kg (353 lb.)
260 kg (573 lb.)
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