General Tips And Hints On Putting Into Operation; Advice On First Use - KTM 450 SMR Owner's Manual

GENERAL TIPS AND HINTS ON PUTTING INTO OPERATION

Advice on first use

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Danger
Danger of accidents Danger arising from the rider's judgement being impaired.
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Do not use the vehicle if you are inexperienced or if you have consumed alcohol or drugs.
Warning
Risk of injury Missing or poor protective clothing present an increased safety risk.
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Wear protective clothing (helmet, boots, gloves, pants and jacket with protectors) every time you ride the vehicle. Always
wear protective clothing, which must be undamaged and meet legal requirements.
Warning
Danger of accidents Critical riding behavior due to inappropriate riding.
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Adapt your riding speed to the road conditions and your riding ability.
Warning
Danger of accidents Accident risk caused by presence of a passenger.
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Your vehicle is not designed to carry passengers. Do not ride with a passenger.
Warning
Danger of accidents Failure of brake system.
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If the foot brake lever is not released, the brake linings drag permanently. The rear brake can fail due to overheating. Take
your foot off the foot brake lever if you do not want to brake.
Warning
Danger of accidents Unstable riding behavior.
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Do not exceed the maximum permissible weight and axle loads.
Warning
Risk of misappropriation Usage by unauthorized persons.
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Never leave the vehicle while the engine is running. Secure the vehicle against use by unauthorized persons.
Info
When using your motorcycle, remember that others may feel disturbed by excessive noise.
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Make sure that the pre-delivery inspection work has been carried out by an authorized KTM workshop.
You receive a delivery certificate and the service record at vehicle handover.
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Before your first trip, read the entire operating instructions carefully.
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Get to know the controls.
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Adjust the basic position of the clutch lever. (
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Adjust the basic position of the hand brake lever. (
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Adjust the basic position of the foot brake lever.
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Become accustomed to the handling of the motorcycle on suitable terrain.
Info
Your motorcycle is not authorized for riding on public roads.
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Try also to ride as slowly as possible and in a standing position to get a better feeling for the vehicle.
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Do not make any trips that over-stress your ability and experience.
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Hold the handlebar firmly with both hands and keep your feet on the footrests when riding.
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Do not transport luggage.
Info
Motorcycles react sensitively to any changes of weight distribution.
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Do not exceed the overall maximum permitted weight and the axle loads.
Guideline
Maximum permissible overall weight
Maximum permissible front axle load
Maximum permissible rear axle load
p. 60)
p. 39)
x ( p. 43)
335 kg (739 lb.)
145 kg (320 lb.)
190 kg (419 lb.)
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