Tuning The Engine 16; Changing The Riding Mode; Adjusting Traction Control - KTM 690 SMC R EU 2021 Owner's Manual

16.1

Changing the riding mode

Info
The desired riding mode can be activated via the MAP button on the combination switch.
The setting most recently selected is activated again when restarting.
The riding mode can also be changed during the ride.
16.2

Adjusting traction control

Info
Traction control is activated when the ignition is switched on.
The traction control lowers the tightening torque in case of loss of traction in the rear wheel.
When traction control is switched off, the rear wheel may spin during high acceleration and on surfaces
with low grip, resulting in a risk of crashing.
Traction control can also be adjusted during the ride.
Traction control cannot be deactivated until a minimum speed has previously been reached and the self
test is complete.
Condition
Throttle grip closed.
–
Press MAP button until the LED displays the desired rid-
ing mode. Riding mode 1 is STREET and riding mode 2 is
SPORT.
STREET – balanced response
SPORT – direct response
Info
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The riding mode only influences the throttle
response. The homologated performance is
available in both riding modes.
In riding mode 2, the traction control allows more
slip and rise of the front wheel.
In riding mode 2, the ABS switches to ABS
mode Supermoto.
Deactivating traction control:
Condition
Throttle grip closed.
Speed before deactivation: ≥ 4 km/h (≥ 2.5 mph)
–
Press and hold the TC button for five seconds.
The TC LED lights up when the traction control is
deactivated.
Activating the traction control:
Condition
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Throttle grip closed.
–
Press and hold the TC button for five seconds.
The TC LED does not light up when the traction
control is activated.

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