Brakes; Abs/Antilock Brake System (990 Adventure) - KTM 990 ADVENTURE EU Owner's Manual

BRAKES

ABS/antilock brake system (990 Adventure)

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The ABS unit
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installed under the seat. A wheel speed sensor
Warning
Danger of accidents Impaired ABS function
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The ABS cannot function properly if certain modifications have been made such
as shorter or longer suspension travel, other rim diameters, other tires, an incor-
rect tire air pressure, other brake linings, etc.
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The ABS will only function correctly if the spare parts used in the brake system
and the tires have been approved and/or recommended by KTM.
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Maintenance work and repairs must be carried out professionally. (Your autho-
rized KTM workshop will be glad to help.)
The ABS is a safety system that prevents locking of the wheels when driving straight ahead
without the influence of lateral forces.
The ABS operates with two independent brake circuits (front and rear brakes). During nor-
mal operation, the brake system operates like a conventional brake system without ABS.
When the ABS control unit detects a locking tendency in a wheel, ABS begins regulating
the brake pressure. The regulating process causes a slight pulsing of the hand and foot
brake levers.
ABS warning lamp
ing off. If it does not go out after starting off or if it lights up while riding, this indicates
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a fault in the ABS system. In this case, the ABS is no longer enabled and the wheels may
lock during braking. The brake system itself stays functional; only ABS control is not avail-
able.
The ABS warning lamp may also light up if the rotating speeds of the front and rear wheels
differ greatly under extreme riding conditions, for example when making wheelies or if the
rear wheel spins. This causes the ABS to switch off.
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, which consists of a hydraulic unit, ABS control unit, and return pump, is
must light up after the ignition is switched on and go out after start-
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is located at the front and rear wheels.
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