KTM F5003R1 2018 Owner's Manual page 86

9 RIDING INSTRUCTIONS
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Shift into a higher gear when conditions allow (incline, road
situation, etc.).
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Release the throttle while simultaneously pulling the clutch
lever, shift into the next gear, release the clutch lever, and
open the throttle.
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The gear positions can be seen in the figure. The neu-
tral or idle position is between the first and second
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gears. First-gear is used for starting off or for steep
inclines.
The operating temperature is reached when 4 bars of
the temperature indicator light up.
– Only open the throttle as much as the engine can handle –
abrupt throttle grip opening increases fuel consumption.
Accelerate only up to a speed suitable for the road surface and
weather conditions. Particularly in bends, do not shift, and
accelerate very carefully.
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Brake if necessary and close the throttle at the same time in
order to shift down.
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Pull the clutch lever and shift into a lower gear, release the
clutch lever slowly, and open the throttle or shift again.
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Switch off the engine if you are likely to be running at idle or
stationary for a long time.