Activating Launch Control - KTM F8101S5 Owner's Manual

8.3

Activating launch control

Info
The launch control helps the rider to generate optimum motorcycle acceleration at the beginning of a race.
The maximum speed of the engine with the throttle valve fully opened (full throttle) is reduced. After the
start, it is gradually increased up to the maximum engine speed. The clutch must be operated exactly as it
would be without launch control activated.
(All SX‑F models)
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Remove the plug-in stand
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(XC‑F US)
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Take the motorcycle off side stand
stand with rubber band
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Shift the transmission to idle.
Condition
Ambient temperature: < 20 °C (< 68 °F)
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Push the cold start button in all the way.
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Press the electric starter button
Info
Press the electric starter button for a maximum of
5 seconds. Wait for 30 seconds before a further
attempt at starting.
At temperatures below 15 °C (60 °F), several attempts
at starting may be necessary to warm-up the lithium-ion
battery and thereby increase the starting power.
During the starting process, the malfunction indicator
400733-01
lamp lights up.
Condition
The motorcycle is stationary.
The engine is running at idle speed.
The transmission is in neutral.
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