Tuning The Engine 18; Ride Mode; Motorcycle Traction Control (Mtc) - KTM 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE R 2021 Owner's Manual

18.1

Ride Mode

18.2

Motorcycle traction control (MTC)

Possible states
SPORT – Homologated performance with very direct response;
•
the motorcycle traction control allows greater slip on the rear
wheel.
STREET – Homologated performance with balanced response;
•
the motorcycle traction control allows normal slip on the rear
wheel.
RAIN – Reduced homologated performance with soft response
•
for improved rideability on surfaces with low road grip; the
motorcycle traction control allows very little slip on the rear
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wheel.
OFFROAD – Reduced homologated performance for better ride-
•
ability on unpaved roads; the motorcycle traction control
allows high slip on the rear wheel.
RALLY (optional) – Homologated performance and extremely
•
direct response. The motorcycle traction control and the char-
acteristics of the throttle response can be individually set.
Warning
Danger of accidents An incorrectly selected riding mode
makes control of the vehicle considerably more difficult.
The riding modes are each only suitable for certain condi-
tions.
–
Always select a riding mode that suits the surface on
which you are riding, the weather and the riding situa-
tion.
Various vehicle tunings can be selected in the Ride Mode menu.
SPORT, STREET RAIN, OFFROAD and RALLY (optional) are available.
The most recently selected ride mode is displayed on the dash.
The ride mode can also be changed while riding with a closed
throttle and deactivated cruise control.
The motorcycle traction control (MTC) lowers the engine torque
in case of loss of traction in the rear wheel. Depending on the
riding mode ( p. 143), different amounts of slip are allowed
when traction control is activated.
Info
When motorcycle traction control is switched off, the rear
wheel may spin during strong acceleration and on surfaces
with low grip, resulting in a risk of falling.
E02086-01 After the ignition is switched on, motorcycle traction con-
trol is enabled again.
The motorcycle traction control is adjusted using the Motorcy-
cle menu on the dash. The motorcycle traction control can be
switched off in the MTC menu.

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