Starting Off; Shifting, Riding - KTM 2016 690 DUKE R Owner's Manual

9 RIDING INSTRUCTIONS
9.3

Starting off

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Pull the clutch lever, engage 1st gear, release the clutch lever slowly and simultaneously open the throttle carefully.
9.4

Shifting, riding

Warning
Danger of accidents Abrupt load alterations can cause the vehicle to get out of control.
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Avoid abrupt load alterations and sudden braking actions, and adapt your speed to the road conditions.
Warning
Danger of accidents If you change down at high engine speed, the rear wheel can lock up.
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Do not change into a low gear at high engine speed. The engine races and the rear wheel can lock up.
Info
Do not press the electric starter button until the combination instrument func-
tion check is finished.
When starting, DO NOT open the throttle. If you open the throttle during the start-
ing procedure, fuel is not injected by the engine management system and the
engine cannot start.
Press the starter for a maximum of 5 seconds. Wait for a least 5 seconds before
trying again.
This motorcycle is equipped with a safety starting system. You can only start
the engine if the transmission is in neutral or if the clutch lever is pulled when
a gear is engaged. If the side stand is folded out and you shift into gear and
release the clutch, the engine stops.
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Take the weight off the side stand and swing it back up with your foot as far as it will
go.
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