KTM 1190 Adventure 2016 User manual

OWNER'S MANUAL 2016
1190 Adventure
Art. no. 3213387en

DEAR KTM CUSTOMER 1
*3213387en*
3213387en
09/2015
DEAR KTM CUSTOMER
Congratulations on your decision to purchase a KTM motorcycle. You are now the owner of a state-of-the-art sports motorcycle that will
give you enormous pleasure if you service and maintain it properly.
We wish you a lot of enjoyment in riding this vehicle.
Please enter the serial numbers of your vehicle below.
Chassis number ( p. 22) Dealer's stamp
Engine number ( p. 23)
Key number ( p. 23)
The Owner's Manual contained the latest information for this model series at the time of going to print. Slight deviations resulting from
continuing development and design can, however, not be completely excluded.
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prices, colors, forms, materials, services, designs, equipment, etc., without prior notice and without specifying reasons, to adapt these to
local conditions, as well as to stop production of a particular model without prior notice. KTM accepts no liability for delivery options, devi-
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belong to the regular scope of supply.
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DEAR KTM CUSTOMER 2
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Issued by: TÜV Management Service
KTM Sportmotorcycle GmbH
5230 Mattighofen, Austria
This document is valid for the following models:
1190 Adventure EU (F9903P4, F9903P5)
1190 Adventure FR (F9923P4, F9923P5)
1190 Adventure AU (F9960P4, F9960P5)
1190 Adventure JP (F9986P4, F9986P5)
1190 Adventure CN (F9987P5)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 MEANS OF REPRESENTATION ........................................ 8
1.1 Symbols used ...................................................... 8
1.2 Formats used....................................................... 9
2 SAFETY ADVICE............................................................ 10
2.1 Use definition - intended use .............................. 10
2.2 Safety advice..................................................... 10
2.3 Degrees of risk and symbols ................................ 11
2.4 Tampering warning............................................. 11
2.5 Safe operation ................................................... 12
2.6 Protective clothing ............................................. 13
2.7 Work rules......................................................... 13
2.8 Environment...................................................... 13
2.9 Owner's Manual ................................................. 14
3 IMPORTANT NOTES...................................................... 15
3.1 Warranty ........................................................... 15
3.2 Operating and auxiliary substances ...................... 15
3.3 Spare parts, accessories ..................................... 15
3.4 Service ............................................................. 16
3.5 Figures ............................................................. 16
3.6 Customer service................................................ 16
4 VIEW OF VEHICLE ........................................................ 18
4.1 View of vehicle, front left side (example) .............. 18
4.2 View of vehicle, rear right side (example).............. 20
5 SERIAL NUMBERS ....................................................... 22
5.1 Chassis number ................................................. 22
5.2 Type label ......................................................... 22
5.3 Key number....................................................... 23
5.4 Engine number .................................................. 23
5.5 Fork part number ............................................... 24
5.6 Shock absorber article number ............................ 24
6 CONTROLS................................................................... 25
6.1 Clutch lever....................................................... 25
6.2 Hand brake lever................................................ 25
6.3 Throttle grip ...................................................... 26
6.4 Switches on the left side of the handlebar ............ 26
6.4.1 Combination switch........................................ 26
6.4.2 Light switch .................................................. 27
6.4.3 Hazard warning flasher switch......................... 27
6.4.4 Menu switch.................................................. 28
6.4.5 Turn signal switch.......................................... 28
6.4.6 Horn button .................................................. 29
6.5 Switches on the right side of the handlebar .......... 30
6.5.1 Emergency OFF switch ................................... 30
6.5.2 Electric starter button .................................... 30
6.6 Ignition/steering lock.......................................... 31
6.7 immobilizer ....................................................... 31
6.8 Locking the steering........................................... 32
6.9 Unlocking the steering........................................ 33
6.10 Socket for electrical accessories .......................... 33
6.11 Opening the filler cap......................................... 34
6.12 Closing the filler cap .......................................... 36
6.13 Fuel cocks......................................................... 37
6.14 Opening the storage compartment ....................... 37
6.15 Closing the storage compartment......................... 38
6.16 Seat lock........................................................... 39
6.17 Tool set (Adventure EU/FR/AU/JP) ....................... 40
6.18 Grab handles ..................................................... 40
6.19 Luggage rack plate............................................. 41

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6.20 Passenger footrest.............................................. 41
6.21 Shift lever ......................................................... 42
6.22 Foot brake lever ................................................. 43
6.23 Side stand......................................................... 43
6.24 Center stand (Option: Center stand)..................... 44
7 COMBINATION INSTRUMENT ....................................... 45
7.1 Overview ........................................................... 45
7.2 Activation and test ............................................. 45
7.3 Matrix display.................................................... 46
7.4 Segment display ................................................ 46
7.5 Indicator lamps.................................................. 47
7.6 Message on the matrix display............................. 48
7.7 Shift warning light ............................................. 49
7.8 service display ................................................... 50
7.9 Matrix display menu........................................... 50
7.9.1 "Favorites"..................................................... 50
7.9.2 "Trip 1"......................................................... 51
7.9.3 "Trip 2"......................................................... 51
7.9.4 "General Info"................................................ 52
7.9.5 "TPMS" (optional) .......................................... 52
7.9.6 "Set Favorites" ............................................... 53
7.9.7 "Settings"...................................................... 54
7.9.8 "Warning"...................................................... 54
7.9.9 "Heating" (optional)........................................ 55
7.9.10 "MTC/ABS".................................................... 55
7.9.11 "Load"........................................................... 56
7.9.12 "Damping"..................................................... 56
7.9.13 "Drive Mod" ................................................... 57
7.9.14 Menu overview............................................... 58
7.9.15 "Language".................................................... 60
7.9.16 "Distance" ..................................................... 60
7.9.17 "Temp" ......................................................... 61
7.9.18 "Pressure" ..................................................... 61
7.9.19 "Fuel Cons" ................................................... 62
7.9.20 "Clock/Date" .................................................. 62
7.9.21 "Shift Light" .................................................. 63
7.9.22 "Heat Grip".................................................... 63
7.9.23 "DRL" ........................................................... 64
8 ERGONOMICS .............................................................. 65
8.1 Adjusting the driver's seat................................... 65
8.2 Handlebar position............................................. 66
8.3 Adjusting the handlebar position ...................... 66
8.4 Adjusting the wind shield ................................... 68
8.5 Adjusting basic position of clutch lever ................ 69
8.6 Adjusting the basic position of the hand brake
lever ................................................................. 70
8.7 Rider footrests ................................................... 70
8.8 Adjusting the footrests .................................... 71
8.9 Checking the basic position of the shift lever ........ 73
8.10 Adjusting the basic position of the shift lever .... 74
8.11 Adjusting the basic position of the foot brake
lever .............................................................. 75
9 PREPARING FOR USE................................................... 77
9.1 Advice on first use ............................................. 77
9.2 Running in the engine ........................................ 78
9.3 Loading the vehicle............................................ 79
10 RIDING INSTRUCTIONS................................................ 81
10.1 Checks and maintenance measures when
preparing for use................................................ 81

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10.2 Starting............................................................. 82
10.3 Starting off........................................................ 83
10.4 Shifting, riding .................................................. 83
10.5 Applying the brakes............................................ 87
10.6 Stopping, parking............................................... 89
10.7 Transport .......................................................... 91
10.8 Refueling .......................................................... 92
11 SERVICE SCHEDULE .................................................... 94
11.1 Additional information........................................ 94
11.2 Required work ................................................... 94
11.3 Recommended work ........................................... 96
12 SUSPENSION SETTING................................................. 98
12.1 "Damping" (Option: With EDS) ............................ 98
12.2 "Load" (Option: With EDS) .................................. 98
12.3 Fork/shock absorber ........................................... 99
13 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS............................... 100
13.1 Raising the vehicle with the center stand
(Option: Center stand) ...................................... 100
13.2 Removing the vehicle from the center stand
(Option: Center stand) ...................................... 100
13.3 Removing the passenger seat ............................ 101
13.4 Mounting the passenger seat............................. 102
13.5 Removing the driver's seat ................................ 102
13.6 Mounting the driver's seat................................. 103
13.7 Checking for chain dirt ..................................... 103
13.8 Cleaning the chain ........................................... 104
13.9 Checking the chain tension............................... 105
13.10 Adjusting the chain tension............................... 106
13.11 Checking the chain, rear sprocket and engine
sprocket.......................................................... 108
13.12 Checking/correcting the fluid level of the
hydraulic clutch............................................... 111
13.13 Checking the steering head bearing play............. 112
13.14 Removing the bottom triple clamp cover............. 114
13.15 Installing the bottom triple clamp cover ............. 115
13.16 Removing the front side cover ........................... 116
13.17 Installing the front side cover ............................ 117
13.18 Removing the mask spoiler ............................ 118
13.19 Installing the mask spoiler ............................ 121
13.20 Removing the front fender ................................ 123
13.21 Installing the front fender ................................. 124
13.22 Removing the tank cover................................... 124
13.23 Installing the tank cover ................................... 126
13.24 Removing the wind shield ................................. 127
13.25 Installing the wind shield.................................. 128
13.26 Removing the engine guard............................... 128
13.27 Installing the engine guard ............................... 129
14 BRAKE SYSTEM ......................................................... 130
14.1 ABS/antilock brake system................................ 130
14.2 Checking the brake discs .................................. 132
14.3 Checking the brake fluid level of the front
brake .............................................................. 133
14.4 Adding front brake fluid ................................ 134
14.5 Checking the front brake linings ........................ 136
14.6 Checking the rear brake fluid level..................... 136
14.7 Adding rear brake fluid ................................. 137
14.8 Checking the rear brake linings ......................... 139
15 WHEELS, TIRES ......................................................... 141
15.1 Removing the front wheel .............................. 141

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15.2 Installing the front wheel .............................. 143
15.3 Removing the rear wheel ............................... 145
15.4 Installing the rear wheel ................................ 147
15.5 Checking the rear hub rubber dampers ........... 150
15.6 Checking the tire condition ............................... 151
15.7 Checking the tire air pressure............................ 153
15.8 Checking spoke tension .................................... 154
16 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ................................................. 155
16.1 daytime running light ....................................... 155
16.2 Removing the battery .................................... 155
16.3 Installing the battery ..................................... 157
16.4 Recharging the battery .................................. 158
16.5 Changing the main fuse.................................... 162
16.6 Changing the fuses in the fuse box .................... 164
16.7 Removing the headlight mask with the
headlight......................................................... 166
16.8 Refitting the headlight mask with the
headlight......................................................... 168
16.9 Changing the low beam bulb ............................. 169
16.10 Changing the high beam bulb............................ 170
16.11 Changing the turn signal bulb
(1190 Adventure CN)....................................... 172
16.12 Checking the headlight setting .......................... 173
16.13 Adjusting the headlight range............................ 174
16.14 Activating/deactivating the ignition key .............. 175
17 COOLING SYSTEM ...................................................... 180
17.1 Checking the coolant level in the compensating
tank................................................................ 180
17.2 Correcting the coolant level in the
compensating tank........................................... 181
18 TUNING THE ENGINE................................................. 183
18.1 "Drive Mod" ..................................................... 183
18.2 Motorcycle traction control (MTC)...................... 183
19 SERVICE WORK ON THE ENGINE ................................ 185
19.1 Checking the engine oil level............................. 185
19.2 Changing the engine oil and oil filter, cleaning
the oil screens ............................................. 186
19.3 Adding engine oil............................................. 190
20 CLEANING, CARE ....................................................... 193
20.1 Cleaning motorcycle ......................................... 193
20.2 Checks and maintenance steps for winter
operation......................................................... 195
21 STORAGE................................................................... 197
21.1 Storage ........................................................... 197
21.2 Preparing for use after storage........................... 198
22 TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................. 199
23 TECHNICAL DATA....................................................... 201
23.1 Engine ............................................................ 201
23.2 Engine tightening torques ................................. 202
23.3 Capacities ....................................................... 205
23.3.1 Engine oil ................................................... 205
23.3.2 Coolant ....................................................... 206
23.3.3 Fuel ........................................................... 206
23.4 Chassis ........................................................... 206
23.4.1 Option: With EDS ........................................ 206
23.5 Electrical system.............................................. 208
23.5.1 Option: With EDS ........................................ 208
23.6 Tires............................................................... 209

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23.7 Fork................................................................ 209
23.7.1 Option: With EDS ........................................ 209
23.8 Shock absorber................................................ 209
23.8.1 Option: With EDS ........................................ 209
23.9 Chassis tightening torques ................................ 210
24 SUBSTANCES ............................................................ 214
25 AUXILIARY SUBSTANCES ........................................... 217
26 STANDARDS .............................................................. 219
27 INDEX OF SPECIAL TERMS ......................................... 220
28 LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS............................................ 221
29 LISY OF SYMBOLS...................................................... 222
29.1 Red symbols.................................................... 222
29.2 Yellow and orange symbols................................ 222
29.3 Green and blue symbols.................................... 222
INDEX ............................................................................... 224

1 MEANS OF REPRESENTATION 8
1.1 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).
All work marked with this symbol requires specialist knowledge and technical understanding. In the interest of your
own safety, have these jobs performed by an authorized KTM workshop. There, your motorcycle will be optimally
cared for by specially trained experts using the specialist tools required.
Indicates a page reference (more information is provided on the specified page).
Indicates information with more details or tips.
Indicates the result of a testing step.