Contents

1 MEANS OF REPRESENTATION
- 1.1 Symbols used
- 1.2 Formats used
2 SAFETY ADVICE
- 2.1 Use definition intended use
- 2.2 Misuse
- 2.3 Safety advice
- 2.4 Degrees of risk and symbols
- 2.5 Tampering warning
- 2.6 Safe operation
- 2.7 Protective clothing
- 2.8 Work rules
- 2.9 Environment
- 2.10 Owner's Manual
3 IMPORTANT NOTES
- 3.1 Manufacturer warranty, implied warranty
- 3.2 Fuel, auxiliary substances
- 3.3 Spare parts, technical accessories
- 3.4 Service
- 3.5 Figures
- 3.6 Customer service
4 VIEW OF VEHICLE
- 4.1 View of vehicle, front left (example)
- 4.2 View of vehicle, rear right (example)
5 SERIAL NUMBERS
- 5.1 Vehicle identification number
- 5.2 Type label
- 5.3 Engine number
- 5.4 Fork part number
- 5.5 Shock absorber article number
- 5.6 Steering damper article number
6 CONTROLS
- 6.1 Clutch lever
- 6.2 Handbrake lever
- 6.3 Throttle grip
- 6.4 Combination switch, left side
- 6.5 Light switch
- 6.6 Cruise control buttons
- 6.7 Adaptive cruise control buttons (ACC)
- 6.8 +RES/-SET button
- 6.9 Menu switches
- 6.10 Turn signal switch
- 6.11 Horn button
- 6.12 Combination switch, right
- 6.13 Hazard warning flasher switch
- 6.14 C1 and C2 switch
- 6.15 RACE ON button
- 6.16 Start button/emergency OFF switch
- 6.17 Steering lock (antenna)
- 6.18 Immobilizer
- 6.19 RACE ON key
- 6.20 Anti-relay attack (ARA)
- 6.21 Socket for electrical accessories
- 6.22 USB socket
- 6.23 Opening fuel tank filler cap
- 6.24 Closing the fuel tank filler cap
- 6.25 Fuel petcocks
- 6.26 Opening storage compartment
- 6.27 Closing storage compartment
- 6.28 Passenger seat unlocking
- 6.29 Passenger seat emergency release
- 6.30 Grab handles
- 6.31 Luggage rack plate
- 6.32 Passenger foot pegs
- 6.33 Shift lever
- 6.34 Foot brake lever
- 6.35 Side stand
- 6.36 Center stand
7 COMBINATION INSTRUMENT
- 7.1 Combination instrument
- 7.2 Activation and test
- 7.3 Day-night mode
- 7.4 Warnings
- 7.5 Ice warning
- 7.6 Warning for rider to take over control
- 7.7 Indicator lamps
- 7.8 Display
- 7.9 Display Rally (optional)
- 7.10 Engine speed
- 7.11 Shift light
- 7.12 Cruise control indicator
- 7.13 Adaptive cruise control indicator
- 7.14 Speed
- 7.15 ABS display
- 7.16 MTC display
- 7.17 RideMode display
- 7.18 Coolant temperature indicator
- 7.19 Suspension Mode display
- 7.20 Preload Adjuster display
- 7.21 Heated grip (optional)
- 7.22 Seat heating (optional)
- 7.23 Fuel level display
- 7.24 Favourites display
- 7.25 Navigation display (optional)
- 7.26 Call display
- 7.27 Menu
  - 7.27.1 KTM MY RIDE
  - 7.27.2 Phone
  - 7.27.3 Rider's Headset
  - 7.27.4 Headset Type
  - 7.27.5 Navigation (optional)
  - 7.27.6 Navigation volume (optional)
  - 7.27.7 Audio
  - 7.27.8 Audio
  - 7.27.9 Bike Info
  - 7.27.10 Bike Info
  - 7.27.11 Trip
  - 7.27.12 Trip 1
  - 7.27.13 Trip 2
  - 7.27.14 Suspension
  - 7.27.15 Suspension Mode
  - 7.27.16 Preload Adjuster
  - 7.27.17 Anti Dive (optional)
  - 7.27.18 Fork
  - 7.27.19 Shock
  - 7.27.20 Motorcycle
  - 7.27.21 Ride Mode
  - 7.27.22 MTC
  - 7.27.23 MTC+MSR (optional)
  - 7.27.24 ABS
  - 7.27.25 Throttle Response (optional)
  - 7.27.26 Slip Adjuster (optional)
  - 7.27.27 Cruise Control
  - 7.27.28 Cruise Control Mode
  - 7.27.29 ACC Distance
  - 7.27.30 Settings
  - 7.27.31 Custom Switch
  - 7.27.32 C1 and C2 buttons
  - 7.27.33 Favourites
  - 7.27.34 Favourites indicator 1-4
  - 7.27.35 TPMS Setting
  - 7.27.36 Anti Relay Attack
  - 7.27.37 Display Theme
  - 7.27.38 Button Illumination
  - 7.27.39 DRL
  - 7.27.40 Bluetooth
  - 7.27.41 Quickshifter + (optional)
  - 7.27.42 Hill Hold Control (optional)
  - 7.27.43 Shift Light
  - 7.27.44 Shift Light State
  - 7.27.45 Shift Light RPM1
  - 7.27.46 Shift Light RPM2
  - 7.27.47 Clock & Date
  - 7.27.48 Clock Format
  - 7.27.49 Date Format
  - 7.27.50 Units
  - 7.27.51 Units Distance
  - 7.27.52 Units Temperature
  - 7.27.53 Units Consumption
  - 7.27.54 Units Pressure
  - 7.27.55 Settings Heating
  - 7.27.56 Settings Heating Grips
  - 7.27.57 Settings Heating Rider Seat
  - 7.27.58 Settings Heating Pillion Seat
  - 7.27.59 Extra Functions
  - 7.27.60 Setting the time and date
  - 7.27.61 Heating (function optional)
  - 7.27.62 Heating Grips (function optional)
  - 7.27.63 Heating Rider Seat (function optional)
8 ERGONOMICS
- 8.1 Setting the front rider's seat
- 8.2 Handlebar position
- 8.3 Adjusting the handlebar position
- 8.4 Adjusting the windshield
- 8.5 Adjusting the basic position of the clutch lever
- 8.6 Adjusting the basic position of the hand brake lever
- 8.7 Rider footrests
- 8.8 Adjusting the footrests
- 8.9 Checking the basic position of the shift lever
- 8.10 Adjusting the basic position of the shift lever
- 8.11 Setting the shift lever stub
- 8.12 Adjusting the basic position of the foot brake lever
- 8.13 Adjusting the tilt of the combination instrument
9 PREPARING FOR USE
- 9.1 Advice on preparing for first use
- 9.2 Running in the engine
- 9.3 Loading the vehicle
10 RIDING INSTRUCTIONS
- 10.1 Checks and maintenance measures when preparing for use
- 10.2 Starting
- 10.3 Starting off
- 10.4 Quickshifter + (optional)
- 10.5 Starting with HHC (optional)
- 10.6 Shifting, riding
- 10.7 MSR (optional)
- 10.8 Braking
- 10.9 Stopping, parking
- 10.10 Transporting
- 10.11 Towing in the event of a breakdown
- 10.12 Refueling
11 SERVICE SCHEDULE
- 11.1 Additional information
- 11.2 Required work
- 11.3 Recommended work
12 SUSPENSION SETTING
- 12.1 Fork/shock absorber
- 12.2 Preload adjuster
- 12.3 Suspension Mode
13 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
- 13.1 Raising the vehicle with the center stand
- 13.2 Removing the vehicle from the center stand
- 13.3 Removing the passenger seat
- 13.4 Mounting the passenger seat
- 13.5 Removing the front rider's seat
- 13.6 Mounting the front rider's seat
- 13.7 Checking for chain dirt
- 13.8 Cleaning the chain
- 13.9 Checking the chain tension
- 13.10 Adjusting the chain tension
- 13.11 Checking the chain, rear sprocket, and engine sprocket
- 13.12 Checking/correcting the fluid level of the hydraulic clutch
- 13.13 Checking steering head bearing play
- 13.14 Removing the bottom triple clamp cover
- 13.15 Installing the bottom triple clamp cover
- 13.16 Removing the windshield
- 13.17 Installing the windshield
- 13.18 Removing the storage compartment
- 13.19 Installing storage compartment
- 13.20 Removing the top fuel tank fairing
- 13.21 Installing the top fuel tank fairing
- 13.22 Removing the bottom fuel tank fairing
- 13.23 Installing the bottom fuel tank fairing
- 13.24 Removing the front side spoiler
- 13.25 Installing the front side spoiler
- 13.26 Removing the front side cover
- 13.27 Installing the front side cover
- 13.28 Removing the mask spoiler
- 13.29 Installing the mask spoiler
- 13.30 Removing the engine guard
- 13.31 Installing the engine guard
- 13.32 Removing the oil plug cover
- 13.33 Installing the oil plug cover
- 13.34 Removing front fender
- 13.35 Installing front fender
- 13.36 Cleaning the dust boots of the fork legs
14 BRAKE SYSTEM
- 14.1 Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
- 14.2 Checking the brake discs
- 14.3 Checking the front brake fluid level
- 14.4 Adding front brake fluid
- 14.5 Checking the front brake linings
- 14.6 Checking the rear brake fluid level
- 14.7 Adding rear brake fluid
- 14.8 Checking the rear brake linings
15 WHEELS, TIRES
- 15.1 Removing the front wheel
- 15.2 Installing the front wheel
- 15.3 Removing the rear wheel
- 15.4 Installing the rear wheel
- 15.5 Checking the rear hub damping rubber pieces
- 15.6 Checking the tire condition
- 15.7 Checking tire pressure
- 15.8 Using tire repair spray
16 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- 16.1 Adaptive cruise control (ACC)
- 16.2 Low beam
- 16.3 High beam
- 16.4 Daytime running light (DRL)
- 16.5 Cornering light
- 16.6 Removing the 12 V battery
- 16.7 Installing the 12-V battery
- 16.8 Charging the 12-V battery
- 16.9 Changing the RACE-ON key battery
- 16.10 Changing the main fuse
- 16.11 Changing the fuses in the fuse box
- 16.12 Checking the headlight setting
- 16.13 Adjusting the headlight range
- 16.14 Diagnostics connector
- 16.15 Accessories circuit 1 and accessories circuit 2 front
- 16.16 Accessories circuit 1 and accessories circuit 2, rear
17 COOLING SYSTEM
- 17.1 Checking the coolant level in the compensating tank
- 17.2 Correcting the coolant level in the compensating tank
18 TUNING THE ENGINE
- 18.1 Ride Mode
- 18.2 Motorcycle traction control (MTC)
- 18.3 Slip Adjuster (optional)
- 18.4 Throttle Response (optional)
19 SERVICE WORK ON THE ENGINE
- 19.1 Checking the engine oil level
- 19.2 Changing the engine oil and oil filter, cleaning the oil screens
- 19.3 Adding engine oil
20 CLEANING, CARE
- 20.1 Cleaning the motorcycle
- 20.2 Checks and maintenance steps for winter operation
21 STORAGE
- 21.1 Storage
- 21.2 Preparing for use after storage
22 TROUBLESHOOTING
23 TECHNICAL DATA
- 23.1 Engine
- 23.2 Engine tightening torques
- 23.3 Capacities
  - 23.3.1 Engine oil
  - 23.3.2 Coolant
  - 23.3.3 Fuel
- 23.4 Chassis
- 23.5 Electrical system
- 23.6 Tires
- 23.7 Fork
- 23.8 Shock absorber
- 23.9 Chassis tightening torques
24 DECLARATIONS OF CONFORMITY
- 24.1 Declarations of conformity
- 24.2 Country-specific declarations of conformity (KTM RACE ON system 1)
- 24.3 Country-specific declarations of conformity (KTM RACE ON system 2)
- 24.4 Country-specific declarations of conformity (CCU2)
- 24.5 Country-specific declarations of conformity (front radar sensor)
25 OPEN SOURCE
- 25.1 Information on open source software
26 SUBSTANCES
27 AUXILIARY SUBSTANCES
28 STANDARDS
29 INDEX OF SPECIAL TERMS
30 LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS
31 LIST OF SYMBOLS
- 31.1 Red symbols
- 31.2 Yellow and orange symbols
- 31.3 Green and blue symbols
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KTM Adventure 1290 Super S 2022 Owner's Manual

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KTM Adventure 1290 Super S 2022 Motorcycle Specification

The KTM Adventure 1290 Super S 2022 Motorcycle is a high-performance machine designed for both on-road and off-road adventures. It is powered by a robust 1,301 cc V-twin engine that delivers an impressive 160 horsepower and 138 Nm of torque. This engine configuration ensures a dynamic and responsive riding experience, capable of tackling various terrains with ease. The motorcycle features a six-speed transmission with a slipper clutch, enhancing control and reducing rear-wheel chatter during aggressive downshifts.

The chassis is constructed from a lightweight yet durable chromium-molybdenum steel trellis frame, providing optimal stability and agile handling. The suspension system includes fully adjustable WP APEX front and rear suspension, allowing riders to fine-tune settings for different riding conditions. Braking performance is ensured by high-quality Brembo brakes, featuring dual 320 mm discs at the front and a single 267 mm disc at the rear. The sophisticated cornering ABS and traction control systems enhance safety by maintaining stability and preventing wheel slip during acceleration and braking.

The KTM Adventure 1290 Super S 2022 comes equipped with a comprehensive suite of electronics, including multiple ride modes, cruise control, and a TFT display with smartphone connectivity for navigation and media control. The motorcycle also features LED lighting for improved visibility and energy efficiency. The 23-liter fuel tank provides an extended range, making it suitable for long-distance touring. Ergonomically designed seating and adjustable handlebars contribute to rider comfort, while the sturdy luggage mounts support additional gear for extended journeys. Overall, the KTM Adventure 1290 Super S 2022 is engineered to deliver exceptional performance, versatility, and comfort for adventure enthusiasts.

KTM Adventure 1290 Super S 2022 Motorcycle F.A.Q.

How do I adjust the suspension on the KTM Adventure 1290 Super S 2022?

To adjust the suspension, locate the suspension adjusters on the front forks and rear shock absorber. Use the appropriate tools to adjust the preload, compression, and rebound settings according to your riding conditions and preferences. Always refer to the owner's manual for specific guidance on settings.

What is the recommended tire pressure for the KTM Adventure 1290 Super S 2022?

The recommended tire pressure for the KTM Adventure 1290 Super S 2022 is typically 35 psi for the front tire and 42 psi for the rear tire. Always check the owner's manual or the sticker on the bike for the most accurate information.

How can I reset the service light on the KTM Adventure 1290 Super S 2022?

To reset the service light, turn on the ignition without starting the engine. Navigate to the service menu on the dashboard using the controls, and select the option to reset the service interval. Refer to the owner's manual for detailed instructions.

What type of oil should I use for the KTM Adventure 1290 Super S 2022?

Use a high-quality fully synthetic motorcycle oil with a viscosity rating of 10W-50. Always check the owner's manual for the manufacturer's recommendations to ensure optimal engine performance and protection.

How do I pair my smartphone with the KTM Adventure 1290 Super S 2022's Bluetooth system?

To pair your smartphone, enable Bluetooth on your device and navigate to the Bluetooth menu on the motorcycle's display. Select 'Pair New Device' and follow the prompts on both the bike and your smartphone to complete the pairing process.

What should I do if the KTM Adventure 1290 Super S 2022 won't start?

If the motorcycle won't start, check the battery connections and charge level, ensure the kill switch is off, and that the fuel valve is open. If these are in order, consult the owner's manual for further troubleshooting steps or contact a professional technician.

How often should I change the air filter on the KTM Adventure 1290 Super S 2022?

The air filter should be checked at least every 9,000 miles (15,000 km) and replaced as necessary. More frequent checks are recommended if you ride in dusty or dirty conditions. Refer to the owner's manual for specific maintenance intervals.

Can I use aftermarket parts on the KTM Adventure 1290 Super S 2022 without voiding the warranty?

Using aftermarket parts may affect your warranty, depending on the part and its installation. Always consult with your KTM dealer before installing aftermarket components to understand any potential impact on your warranty.

How do I maintain the chain on the KTM Adventure 1290 Super S 2022?

Regularly clean and lubricate the chain every 500 miles (800 km) or after riding in wet conditions. Check for proper tension and adjust as needed, ensuring it has about 1.5 inches (3.5 cm) of slack. Refer to the owner's manual for detailed maintenance guidelines.

What are the common issues to watch out for in the KTM Adventure 1290 Super S 2022?

Common issues may include electrical problems, sensor malfunctions, and fuel system concerns. Regular maintenance and inspections can help prevent these issues. If you experience persistent problems, contact a professional mechanic or your KTM dealer for assistance.