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14 BRAKE SYSTEM
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Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
S04111-10
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ABS unit
, which consists of a hydraulic unit, ABS control
unit, and return pump, is installed under the fuel tank. One wheel
speed sensor
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is located in each case on the front and the rear
wheel.
Warning
Danger of accidents Changes to the vehicle impair the
function of the ABS.
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Do not make any changes to the suspension travel.
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Only use spare parts on the brake system which have
been approved and recommended by KTM.
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Only use tires/wheels approved by KTM with the corre-
sponding speed index.
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Maintain the specified tire pressure.
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Ensure that service work and repairs are performed
professionally. (Your authorized KTM workshop will be
glad to help.)
The ABS is a safety system that prevents the wheels locking when
driving straight ahead or when cornering (within the limits of
physics).
Warning
Danger of accidents Driving aids can reduce the probabil-
ity of a fall only within physical limits.
It is not always possible to compensate for extreme riding
situations, for example with luggage loaded with a high
center of gravity, varying road surfaces, steep descents or
full braking without disengaging the gear.
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Adapt your riding style to the road conditions and your
driving ability.
ABS has two operating modes: the Road and OffroadABS modes.
In Road ABS mode, the ABS controls both wheels.
In ABS mode Offroad, the ABS only controls the front wheel.
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In the Offroad ABS mode, the rear wheel may lock and
there is a risk of falling.
The curve dependent control is only active in ABS
mode Road.
The ABS operates with two independent brake circuits (front and
rear brakes). During normal operation, the brake system operates
like a conventional brake system without ABS. When the ABS con-
trol unit detects a locking tendency in a wheel, ABS begins reg-
ulating the brake pressure. The control function causes a slight
pulsing of the hand and foot brake levers.
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The ABS warning lamp
must light up after the ignition is
switched on and go out after starting off. If it does not go out
after starting off or if it lights up while riding, this indicates a
malfunction in the antilock brake system. In this case, the ABS
is no longer enabled and the wheels may lock during braking.
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