Stopping, Parking - KTM 125 Duke Owner's Manual

RIDING INSTRUCTIONS
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 Longer stopping distance due to higher overall weight.
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Take the longer stopping distance into account when carrying a passenger and baggage.
Warning
Danger of accidents Delayed brake action on salted roads.
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There may be salt deposits on the brake discs. In order to restore the normal braking efficiency, you will need to remove the
deposits from the discs by carefully applying the brakes.
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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 the rear brake.
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Braking should always be completed before you go into a bend. Change down to a lower gear appropriate to your road speed.
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On long downhill stretches, use the braking effect of the engine. Change down one or two gears, but do not overstress the engine. In
this way, you have to brake far less and the brakes do not overheat.

Stopping, parking

7.6
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. If you leave the
vehicle, lock the steering and remove the ignition key.
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