KTM RC 390 2019 Manual de usuario

OWNER'S MANUAL 2019

RC 390

Art. no. 3213934en

DEAR KTM CUSTOMER

*3213934en*

3213934en

01/2019

DEAR KTM CUSTOMER

Congratulations on your decision to purchase a KTM motorcycle. You are now the owner of a state-of-the-art,

sporty motorcycle that you will continue to enjoy for a long time if you maintain it properly. We wish you good and

safe riding at all times!

Enter the serial numbers of your vehicle below.

Vehicle identification number ( p. 26) Dealer's stamp

Engine number ( p. 27)

Key number ( p. 27)

The Owner's Manual contained the latest information for this model series at the time of going to print. However,

minor differences due to further developments in design cannot be ruled out completely.

All specifications contained herein are non-binding. KTM Sportmotorcycle GmbH 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 produc-

tion of a particular model without prior notice. 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.

DEAR KTM CUSTOMER

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)

KTM applies quality assurance processes that lead to the highest possible product quality as

defined in the ISO 9001 international quality management standard.

Issued by: TÜV Management Service

KTM Sportmotorcycle GmbH

Stallhofnerstraße 3

5230 Mattighofen, Austria

This document is valid for the following models:

RC 390 EU (F5303S1, F5303S2)

RC 390 R EU (F5303S9)

RC 390 AU (F5360S1)

RC 390 JP (F5386S1)

RC 390 AR (F5342S1)

RC 390 CN (F5387S1)

RC 390 MY (F5389S1)

RC 390 PH (F5382S1)

RC 390 TH (F5383S1)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 MEANS OF REPRESENTATION ...................... 9

1.1 Symbols used .................................... 9

1.2 Formats used................................... 10

2 SAFETY ADVICE.......................................... 11

2.1 Use definition –intended use............ 11

2.2 Misuse............................................ 11

2.3 Safety advice................................... 12

2.4 Degrees of risk and symbols .............. 13

2.5 Tampering warning........................... 13

2.6 Safe operation ................................. 14

2.7 Protective clothing ........................... 15

2.8 Work rules....................................... 16

2.9 Environment.................................... 16

2.10 Owner's Manual ............................... 17

3 IMPORTANT NOTES.................................... 18

3.1 Manufacturer and implied warranty.... 18

3.2 Fuel, auxiliary substances ................. 18

3.3 Spare parts, accessories ................... 18

3.4 Service ........................................... 19

3.5 Figures ........................................... 19

3.6 Customer service.............................. 19

4 VIEW OF VEHICLE ...................................... 22

4.1 View of vehicle, front left (example) ... 22

4.2 View of vehicle, rear right

(example)........................................ 24

5 SERIAL NUMBERS ..................................... 26

5.1 Vehicle identification number............ 26

5.2 Type label ....................................... 26

5.3 Engine number ................................ 27

5.4 Key number..................................... 27

6 CONTROLS................................................. 28

6.1 Clutch lever..................................... 28

6.2 Hand brake lever.............................. 29

6.3 Throttle grip .................................... 30

6.4 Horn button..................................... 30

6.5 Light switch .................................... 31

6.6 High beam flasher button ................. 31

6.7 Turn signal switch............................ 32

6.8 Emergency OFF switch ..................... 33

6.9 Electric starter button....................... 33

6.10 Ignition and steering lock.................. 34

6.11 Locking the steering......................... 35

6.12 Unlocking the steering...................... 36

6.13 Opening fuel tank filler cap............... 36

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6.14 Closing the fuel tank filler cap........... 38

6.15 Seat lock......................................... 39

6.16 Tool set........................................... 39

6.17 Grab handles ................................... 40

6.18 Passenger foot pegs ......................... 40

6.19 Shift lever ....................................... 41

6.20 Foot brake lever ............................... 42

6.21 Side stand....................................... 42

7 ERGONOMICS ............................................ 44

7.1 Adjusting the basic position of the

hand brake lever .............................. 44

7.2 Adjusting the basic position of the

clutch lever ..................................... 45

7.3 Adjusting the shift lever.................... 46

8 COMBINATION INSTRUMENT ..................... 48

8.1 Combination instrument ................... 48

8.2 Activation and test ........................... 49

8.3 Warnings......................................... 50

8.4 Indicator lamps................................ 55

8.5 Shift warning light ........................... 57

8.6 Display ........................................... 59

8.7 Fuel level display ............................. 60

8.8 Coolant temperature indicator ........... 61

8.9 Function buttons.............................. 62

8.10 TRIP F display................................. 63

8.11 Info display ..................................... 64

8.12 ODO display .................................... 65

8.12.1 Fuel Range.................................. 65

8.12.2 Service ....................................... 66

8.12.3 Actual F.C................................... 67

8.13 TRIP 1 display................................. 68

8.13.1 Time Trip 1................................. 68

8.13.2 Average Speed Trip1.................... 69

8.13.3 Avg F.C. Trip 1 ............................ 70

8.14 TRIP 2 display................................. 71

8.14.1 Time Trip 2................................. 71

8.14.2 Average Speed Trip2.................... 72

8.14.3 Avg F.C. Trip 2 ............................ 73

8.15 Setting the units .............................. 73

8.16 Setting the clock.............................. 75

8.17 Adjusting the shift speed RPM1 ........ 76

8.18 Adjusting the shift speed RPM2 ........ 77

9 PREPARING FOR USE................................. 79

9.1 Advice on preparing for first use ........ 79

9.2 Running in the engine ...................... 81

9.3 Loading the vehicle.......................... 81

TABLE OF CONTENTS

10 RIDING INSTRUCTIONS.............................. 84

10.1 Checks and maintenance measures

when preparing for use ..................... 84

10.2 Starting........................................... 85

10.3 Starting off...................................... 87

10.4 Shifting, riding. ............................... 88

10.5 Applying the brakes.......................... 92

10.6 Stopping, parking............................. 94

10.7 Transport ........................................ 96

10.8 Refueling ........................................ 97

11 SERVICE SCHEDULE ................................ 100

11.1 Additional information.................... 100

11.2 Required work ............................... 100

11.3 Recommended work ....................... 103

12 TUNING THE CHASSIS ............................. 104

12.1 Adjusting the compression

damping of the fork (R model)......... 104

12.2 Adjusting the rebound damping of

the fork (R model).......................... 105

12.3 Adjusting the spring pretension of

the fork (R model).......................... 106

12.4 Adjusting the spring preload of the

shock absorber ........................... 107

12.5 Compression damping of the shock

absorber (R model)......................... 109

12.6 Adjusting the high-speed

compression damping of the shock

absorber (R model)......................... 110

12.7 Adjusting the low-speed

compression damping of the shock

absorber (R model)......................... 111

12.8 Adjusting the rebound damping of

the shock absorber (R model).......... 112

13 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS............. 114

13.1 Raising the motorcycle with rear

lifting gear .................................... 114

13.2 Removing the rear of the

motorcycle from the lifting gear....... 114

13.3 Lifting the motorcycle with the

front lifting gear............................. 115

13.4 Taking the motorcycle off the front

lifting gear .................................... 117

13.5 Bleeding the fork legs (R model) ..... 118

13.6 Cleaning the dust boots of the fork

legs .............................................. 119

13.7 Removing the front rider's seat........ 121

13.8 Mounting the front rider's seat......... 122

13.9 Removing the passenger seat .......... 122

TABLE OF CONTENTS

13.10 Mounting the passenger seat........... 123

13.11 Checking for chain dirt

accumulation................................. 125

13.12 Cleaning the chain ......................... 125

13.13 Checking the chain tension ............. 127

13.14 Adjusting the chain tension............. 129

13.15 Checking the chain, rear sprocket,

and engine sprocket ....................... 131

13.16 Removing the battery cover ............. 133

13.17 Mounting the battery cover.............. 135

13.18 Removing the front spoiler .............. 136

13.19 Fitting front spoiler ........................ 137

13.20 Removing the left side cover ........ 139

13.21 Installing the left side cover ........ 140

13.22 Removing the right side cover ...... 142

13.23 Installing the right side cover ....... 143

14 BRAKE SYSTEM ....................................... 144

14.1 Anti-lock braking system (ABS) ....... 144

14.2 Checking the brake discs ................ 146

14.3 Checking the front brake fluid

level ............................................. 147

14.4 Adding the front brake fluid ......... 148

14.5 Checking the front brake linings ...... 151

14.6 Checking the rear brake fluid

level ............................................. 152

14.7 Adding rear brake fluid ............... 153

14.8 Checking the rear brake linings ....... 157

14.9 Checking the free travel of foot

brake lever .................................... 158

14.10 Adjusting the free travel of the foot

brake lever ................................. 160

15 WHEELS, TIRES ....................................... 162

15.1 Removing the front wheel ............ 162

15.2 Installing the front wheel ............ 163

15.3 Removing the rear wheel ............. 165

15.4 Installing the rear wheel .............. 167

15.5 Checking the rear hub damping

rubber pieces ............................. 169

15.6 Checking the tire condition ............. 171

15.7 Checking tire pressure.................... 173

16 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ............................... 175

16.1 Removing the 12-V battery .......... 175

16.2 Installing the 12-V battery ........... 177

16.3 Charging the 12-V battery ........... 178

16.4 Changing the ABS fuses ................. 181

16.5 Changing the fuses of individual

power consumers ........................... 184

16.6 Changing the low beam bulb ........... 187

16.7 Changing the high beam bulb.......... 189

TABLE OF CONTENTS

16.8 Checking the low beam headlight

adjustment.................................... 191

16.9 Checking the high beam headlight

adjustment.................................... 193

16.10 Adjusting the headlight range of

the low beam................................. 194

16.11 Adjusting the headlight range of

the high beam ............................... 195

16.12 Diagnostics connector .................... 196

16.13 Front ACC1 and ACC2 .................... 196

17 COOLING SYSTEM .................................... 197

17.1 Cooling system .............................. 197

17.2 Checking the coolant level in the

compensating tank......................... 199

17.3 Checking the antifreeze and

coolant level.................................. 201

17.4 Correcting the coolant level in the

compensating tank......................... 204

17.5 Draining the coolant ................... 205

17.6 Filling/bleeding the cooling

system ...................................... 207

17.7 Changing the coolant...................... 210

18 TUNING THE ENGINE............................... 214

18.1 Checking the clutch lever play......... 214

18.2 Adjusting play in the clutch

lever .......................................... 216

19 SERVICE WORK ON THE ENGINE .............. 218

19.1 Checking the engine oil level........... 218

19.2 Changing the engine oil and oil

filter, cleaning the oil screens ...... 219

19.3 Adding engine oil........................... 223

20 CLEANING, CARE ..................................... 225

20.1 Cleaning the motorcycle ................. 225

20.2 Checks and maintenance steps for

winter operation............................. 228

21 STORAGE................................................. 230

21.1 Storage ......................................... 230

21.2 Preparing for use after storage......... 232

22 TROUBLESHOOTING ................................ 233

23 TECHNICAL DATA..................................... 236

23.1 Engine .......................................... 236

23.2 Engine tightening torques ............... 237

23.3 Capacities ..................................... 241

23.3.1 Engine oil ................................. 241

23.3.2 Coolant ..................................... 241

TABLE OF CONTENTS

23.3.3 Fuel ......................................... 242

23.4 Chassis ......................................... 242

23.5 Electrical system............................ 244

23.6 Tires............................................. 245

23.7 Fork.............................................. 246

23.7.1 All standard models ................... 246

23.7.2 R model.................................... 246

23.8 Shock absorber.............................. 247

23.8.1 All standard models ................... 247

23.8.2 R model.................................... 247

23.9 Chassis tightening torques .............. 248

24 SUBSTANCES .......................................... 255

25 AUXILIARY SUBSTANCES ......................... 259

26 STANDARDS ............................................ 261

27 INDEX OF SPECIAL TERMS ....................... 262

28 LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS.......................... 263

29 LIST OF SYMBOLS.................................... 264

29.1 Yellow and orange symbols.............. 264

29.2 Green and blue symbols.................. 264

INDEX ............................................................. 265

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