Summary of Contents for KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE GT 2023
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SETUP INSTRUCTIONS 2023 1290 SUPER DUKE GT Art. no. 3214810en...
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KTM accepts no liability for delivery options, deviations from fig- ures and descriptions, misprints, and other errors. The models portrayed partly contain special equipment that does not belong to the regular scope of supply.
1 MEANS OF REPRESENTATION Symbols used The meaning of specific symbols is described below. Indicates an expected reaction (e.g. of a work step or a function). Indicates an unexpected reaction (e.g. of a work step or a function). Indicates a page reference (more information is provided on the specified page). Indicates information with more details or tips.
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To operate the vehicle, the vehicle electronics must be enabled. This process is conducted during initial setup in KTM Dealer.net. Enabling ensures that the initial setup in KTM Dealer.net is docu- mented. Enabling can be performed either temporarily, e.g. for a test ride, or permanently for vehicle handover.
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2 SETUP Info The procedure in the event of transport damage is described in the Customer Service Manual. – Remove the controls from the transport holder. Remove the screws of the handlebar clamp. Take off the handlebar clamp and transport holder. S03256-01 –...
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SETUP 2 – Tighten screws of the controls. Guideline Screw, brake assem- 5 Nm (3.7 lbf ft) Screw, combination 5 Nm (3.7 lbf ft) switch, right V02649-10 – Join the hand guard holders with the hand guard shells. The hand guard holders snap into the hand guard shells. –...
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2 SETUP (US) – Bond the reflectors on the right and left side of the reflec- tor holder. – Mount the reflector holder on license plate holder Guideline Remaining screws, 10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft) chassis S03373-10 – Remove the cable ties of the rider footrests. –...
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The first charging process may take longer with a new 12-V battery. – Remove the remaining film, padding, the corrugated card- board, and the other packaging material. – Refuel. ( p. 14) – Prepare the vehicle according to the specifications in KTM Dealer.net for handover to the customer.
3 WORK Removing the passenger seat – Insert the RACE-ON key or the black ignition key into seat lock and turn clockwise. – Raise the front of the passenger seat, pull it toward the fuel tank, and take off from above. –...
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WORK 3 Mounting the front rider's seat Main work – Attach recesses on the front rider's seat to the fuel tank, push the front rider's seat forward. – Position locking pin in the lock housing and push down the front rider's seat at the rear. The locking pin engages with an audible click.
3 WORK Opening the storage compartment on the right – Turn handlebar all the way to the left. – Fold out storage compartment in area toward the fork leg. – Open storage compartment. Info The storage compartment must be closed before going on a ride.
WORK 3 Guideline Remaining nuts, 25 Nm (18.4 lbf ft) chassis – Make sure that there is sufficient space between the controls and fuel tank when the handlebar has been driven in fully after completing the work. 3.10 Charging the 12-V battery Warning Risk of injury Battery acid and battery gases cause serious chemical burns.
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3 WORK Main work – Connect a battery charger to the 12-V battery. Adjust the bat- tery charger. EU battery charger XCharge‑professional (00029095050) Alternative 1 US battery charger XCharge‑professional (00029095051) Alternative 2 311910-10 UK battery charger XCharge‑professional (00029095052) Info Follow the instructions of the charger and the manual. –...
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WORK 3 Main work – Pull diagnostics connector off the holder. – Remove screw – Lift cover at the rear and pull toward the rear. – Fold up cover. V02619-10 – Disconnect negative cable from the 12-V battery. E03185-10 3.12 Connecting the negative cable of the 12-V battery Warning Risk of injury Battery acid and battery gases cause serious chemical burns.
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3 WORK – Fold down engine control unit – Mount and tighten screw Guideline Remaining screws, 5 Nm (3.7 lbf ft) chassis S03233-13 Finishing work – Mount the front rider's seat. ( p. 9) – Mount passenger seat. ( p. 8) –...
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WORK 3 – Switch off the engine. – Open fuel tank filler cap. ( p. 15) – Fill the fuel tank with fuel up to the lower edge of the filler neck. Total fuel tank 23 l Super unleaded capacity, approx. (6.1 US gal) (ROZ 95) p.
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3 WORK – Fold up cover slowly. The fuel tank filler cap is unlocked. – Fold up fuel tank filler cap S01718-10 3.15 Closing the fuel tank filler cap Warning Fire hazard Fuel is highly flammable and a health hazard. – Check that the fuel tank filler cap is locked cor- rectly after closing.
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WORK 3 Setting the clock – Press the UP or DOWN button until Set Clock is marked. – Press the SET button to open the menu. – Press the UP or DOWN button until Hours is highlighted. – Press the RIGHT or LEFT button until the current hour is set. –...
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SUBSTANCES 5 Super unleaded (ROZ 95) Standard/classification – DIN EN 228 (ROZ 95) Guideline – Only use super unleaded fuel that matches or is equivalent to the specified standard. – Fuel with an ethanol content of up to 10% (E10 fuel) is safe to use. Info Do not use fuel containing methanol (e.g., M15, M85, M100) or more than 10% ethanol (e.g., E15, E25, E85, E100).
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