KTM 690 Duke AUS/UK 2014 Owner's Manual page 61

8 RIDING INSTRUCTIONS
Warning
Danger of accidents Greater stopping distance due to ABS.
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Braking should be appropriate to the driving situation and the road conditions.
Warning
Danger of accidents Excessively forceful braking can cause the wheels to block.
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ABS must be switched on to be effective.
Warning
Danger of accidents Locking of the wheels due to braking action of the engine.
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Pull the clutch during emergency braking, full brake application and when braking on a slippery surface.
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When braking, release the throttle and apply the front and rear brakes at the same time.
Info
When ABS is active, you can achieve maximum braking power even on low grip surfaces such as sandy, wet, or slippery terrain
without locking of the tires.
Warning
Danger of accidents Road grip is reduced when braking with the motorcycle at an angle or on a laterally inclined surface.
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Braking should be completed before you enter into a bend.
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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 apply the brakes far less frequently and the brake system does not overheat.
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