Stopping, Parking - KTM 890 DUKE GP 2022 Owner's Manual

Warning
Danger of accidents Higher total weight increases the stopping distance.
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Take the longer stopping distance into account when carrying a passenger or luggage with you.
Warning
Danger of accidents Salt on the roads impairs the brake system.
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Brake carefully several times to remove salt from the brake linings and the brake discs.
Warning
Danger of accidents ABS may increase the stopping distance in certain situations.
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Adjust application of the brakes to the respective riding situation and riding surface conditions.
Warning
Danger of accidents Excessively forceful application of the brakes blocks the wheels.
The ABS effectiveness is only ensured if it is switched on.
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Leave the ABS switched on in order to benefit from the protective effect.
Warning
Danger of accidents The rear wheel can lock due to the engine braking effect.
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Pull in the clutch, if you perform emergency or full braking, or if you brake on a slippery ground.
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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 Banked or laterally sloping ground reduces the maximum possible delay.
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If possible finish braking before going 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
over rev the engine. As a result, you will have to apply the brakes far less frequently and the brake system will
not overheat.
10.10

Stopping, parking

Warning
Risk of injury People who act without authorization endanger themselves and others.
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Do not leave the vehicle unattended if the engine is running.
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Protect the vehicle against access by unauthorized persons.
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Lock the steering and remove the ignition key if you leave the vehicle unattended.
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