KTM 990 SupermotoR User manual

OWNER'S MANUAL 2012
990 Supermoto R EU
990 Supermoto R FR
990 Supermoto R AUS/UK
Art. no. 3211794en

DEAR KTM CUSTOMER 1
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 accordingly.
We wish you a lot of enjoyment in riding this vehicle.
Please enter the serial numbers of your vehicle below.
Chassis number/type label ( p. 16) Dealer's stamp
Engine number ( p. 17)
Key number ( p. 17)
The owner's manual contained the latest information for this model at the time of going to print. Minor differences due to developments in
design cannot be ruled out completely.
All specifications are non-binding. KTM Sportmotorcycle AG specifically reserves the right to modify or delete technical specifications,
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,
deviations from illustrations and descriptions, as well as misprints and other errors. The models portrayed partly contain special equipment
that does not belong to the regular scope of delivery.

DEAR KTM CUSTOMER 2
© 2011 KTM-Sportmotorcycle AG, Mattighofen Austria
All rights reserved
Reproduction, even in part, as well as copying of all kinds, is permitted only with the express written permission of the copyright owner.
ISO 9001(12 100 6061)
According to the international quality management standard ISO 9001, KTM uses quality assurance processes that lead to
the maximum possible quality of the products.
Issued by: TÜV Management Service
KTM-Sportmotorcycle AG
5230 Mattighofen, Austria

TABLE OF CONTENTS 3
TABLE OF CONTENTS
MEANS OF REPRESENTATION ............................................... 7
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ................................................... 8
VIEW OF VEHICLE................................................................ 12
View of vehicle, front left side (vehicle differs slightly from
photo) ............................................................................. 12
View of vehicle, rear right side (vehicle differs slightly from
photo) ............................................................................. 14
SERIAL NUMBERS............................................................... 16
Chassis number/type label................................................. 16
Engine number................................................................. 17
Key number ..................................................................... 17
Fork part number.............................................................. 18
Shock absorber part number.............................................. 18
CONTROLS.......................................................................... 19
Clutch lever ..................................................................... 19
Hand brake lever .............................................................. 19
Throttle grip..................................................................... 20
Light switch ..................................................................... 20
Headlight flasher switch.................................................... 21
Turn signal switch ............................................................ 21
Horn button ..................................................................... 22
Emergency OFF switch...................................................... 22
Electric starter button ....................................................... 23
Ignition/steering lock ........................................................ 23
Immobilizer ..................................................................... 24
Combination instrument.................................................... 24
Combination instrument - function buttons ......................... 25
Combination instrument - tachometer................................. 25
Combination instrument - indicator lamps........................... 26
Combination instrument - display....................................... 27
Combination instrument - speedometer............................... 28
Setting kilometers or miles ................................................ 28
Combination instrument - time .......................................... 29
Setting the clock .............................................................. 29
Combination instrument - ODO display ............................... 30
Combination instrument - setting/resetting TRIP 1............... 30
Combination instrument - setting/resetting TRIP 2............... 31
Combination instrument - TRIP F display............................ 32
Combination instrument - ambient temperature display........ 32
Setting the temperature units ............................................ 33
Combination instrument - warning of slippery roads ............. 33
Combination instrument - coolant temperature indicator ...... 34
Opening the filler cap ....................................................... 34
Closing the filler cap......................................................... 35
Seat lock ......................................................................... 36
Tool set ........................................................................... 36
Handrails......................................................................... 37
Helmet lock ..................................................................... 37
Passenger footrests........................................................... 38
Shift lever........................................................................ 38
Foot brake lever................................................................ 39
Side stand ....................................................................... 40
PREPARING FOR USE.......................................................... 41
Information on first use..................................................... 41
Running in the engine....................................................... 42
Loading the vehicle .......................................................... 42