Starting Off; Shifting, Riding - KTM 450 RALLY FACTORY REPLICA 2024 Manual

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9 RIDING INSTRUCTIONS
9.3
Pull the clutch lever, shift into first gear, release the clutch lever slowly and at the same time open the throt-
tle carefully.
9.4
Shift into a higher gear when conditions allow (incline, road situation, etc.). To do so, release the throttle
while simultaneously pulling the clutch lever, shift into the next gear, release the clutch lever and open the
throttle.
After reaching maximum speed by fully opening the throttle grip, turn the throttle back so it is ¾ open. This
will barely reduce the speed, but fuel consumption will be considerably lower.
Always open the throttle only as much as the engine can handle – abrupt throttle opening increases fuel con-
sumption.
To shift down, apply the brakes and close the throttle at the same time.
Pull the clutch lever and shift into a lower gear, release the clutch lever slowly, and either open the throttle or
shift again.
Switch off the engine if running at idle speed or stationary for a long time.
Guideline
≥ 2 min
Avoid frequent and longer slipping of the clutch. This heats the engine oil, the engine, and the cooling sys-
tem.
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Starting off

Info
When you are riding, the side stand must be folded up and secured with the rubber strap.

Shifting, riding

Warning
Danger of accidents If you change down at high engine speed, the rear wheel blocks and the engine
races.
Do not change into a low gear at high engine speed.
Info
If unusual noises occur while riding, stop immediately, switch off the engine and contact an authorized
KTM workshop.
First gear is used for starting off and for steep inclines.
Condition
Ambient temperature: < 20 °C (< 68 °F)
Push cold start button in all the way.
Press the start button.
Info
Press the start button for a maximum of 5 seconds.
Wait for a least 5 seconds before trying again.
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.
When starting, the FI warning lamp lights up briefly as a
function check.

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