Starting Off; Shifting, Riding - KTM 125 DUKE 2022 Owner's Manual

9.3

Starting off

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Pull the clutch lever, engage 1st gear, release the clutch lever slowly, and simultaneously open the throttle
carefully.
Tip
If the engine dies while starting off, only pull the clutch lever and press the electric starter button. You
do not need to shift into neutral.
9.4

Shifting, riding

Warning
Danger of accidents Abrupt load alterations can cause the vehicle to get out of control.
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Avoid abrupt load alterations and sudden braking actions.
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Adapt your speed to the road conditions.
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Unlock the steering. (
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Sit on the vehicle, take the weight off of the side stand, and
move it all the way up with your foot.
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Turn the emergency OFF switch to the position
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Switch on the ignition by turning the ignition key to the posi-
tion .
Guideline
To avoid malfunctions in the control unit communication, do
not switch the ignition off and on in rapid succession.
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After you switch on the ignition, you can hear the fuel
pump working for about two seconds. The function check
of the combination instrument is run at the same time.
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Shift the transmission into neutral.
The green idle indicator lamp N lights up.
The ABS indicator lamp lights up and goes back out after
starting off.
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Briefly press the start button
Info
Do not press the start button until the combination
instrument function check has finished.
Do not open the throttle to start.
Start continuously for a maximum of 5 seconds. Wait
for at least five seconds before trying again.
This motorcycle is equipped with a safety starting sys-
tem. You can only start the engine if the transmission
is in neutral or if the clutch lever is pulled when a gear
is engaged. If the side stand is folded out and you shift
into gear and release the clutch lever, the engine stops.
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