Tuning The Engine; Drive Mode; Mtc/Motorcycle Traction Control - KTM 1190 Adventure Owner's Manual

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TUNING THE ENGINE

18.1

"Drive Mode"

18.2

MTC/motorcycle traction control

Possible states
Sport – Homologated performance with very direct response; the traction control allows
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greater slip on the rear wheel
Street – Homologated performance with very direct response; the traction control
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allows normal slip on the rear wheel
RAIN – Reduced homologated performance for better ridability; the traction control
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allows normal slip on the rear wheel
Offroad – Reduced homologated performance for better ridability; the traction control
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allows high slip on the rear wheel
Various vehicle tunings can be selected in the "Drive Mode" menu. You can choose from
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"SPORT", "STREET", "RAIN" and "OFFROAD".
The drive mode selected last is displayed on the right in the segment display.
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The drive mode selection has no influence on the ABS.
The traction control lowers the tightening torque in case of loss of traction in the rear
wheel. Depending on the traction control setting, a slight slip on the rear wheel may be
desirable. Example: Offroad.
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When traction control is switched off, the rear wheel may spin during high accelera-
tion and on surfaces with low grip.
After the ignition is switched back on, traction control is enabled again.
Traction control is controlled via the "Drive Mode" (
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instrument. Traction control can be switched off in the "MTC/ABS" menu.
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