Starting Off; Applying The Brakes - KTM Freeride E-SX Owner's Manual

9 RIDING INSTRUCTIONS
9.3

Starting off

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When you are riding, the side stand must be folded up and secured with the rubber band.
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First familiarize yourself with the new riding and handling behavior of this vehicle.
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Turn the throttle grip carefully. The absence of engine noise belies the actual power of the vehicle.
9.4

Applying the brakes

Warning
Danger of accidents If you brake too hard, the wheels can lock.
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Adapt your braking to the traffic situation and the road conditions.
Warning
Danger of accidents Reduced braking efficiency caused by spongy pressure point of front or rear brake.
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Check the brake system and do not continue riding. (Your authorized KTM workshop will be glad to help.)
Warning
Danger of accidents Reduced braking efficiency due to a wet or dirty brake system.
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Clean or dry a dirty or wet brake system by riding and braking gently.
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The rear brake lever is located on the left side of the handlebar.
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When braking, release the throttle and apply the front and rear brakes at the same time.
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On sandy, wet, or slippery surfaces, use mostly the rear brake if possible.
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Select one of the driving modes.
The driving mode 1 is Economy: the motor torque is reduced by half.
The driving mode 2 is Standard: the further the throttle grip is open, the more
the motor power increases.
The driving mode 3 is Advanced: the greatest increase in power occurs immedi-
ately, after which the motor power increases more slowly.
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Press start button
The vehicle is ready to drive and reacts to the throttle grip.
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A red driving mode display with the number 1, 2 or 3 shows the driving
mode selected.
Three different driving modes are available. The driving modes deter-
mine how the vehicle reacts to throttle grip operation.
The figures only show approximate values for illustrative purposes, and
do not describe the actual reaction.
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