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OWNER'S MANUAL 2008
1190 RC8 EU
1190 RC8 AUS/UK
1190 RC8 FR
1190 RC8 JP
ART. NO. 3211250en
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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 great pleasure riding the vehicle! Please enter the serial numbers of your vehicle below. Chassis number/type label ( S. 16) Dealer's stamp Engine number ( S. 17) Key number ( S. 16) The owner's manual corresponded to the latest state of this s
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DEAR KTM CUSTOMER 2 © 2008 by KTM-Sportmotorcycle AG, Mattighofen Austria All rights reserved Reproduction, even in part, is permitted only with the express written permission of the copyright owner. ISO 9001(12 100 6061) Within the meaning of 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
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CONTENTS 3 CONTENTS ODO menu....................................................................... 33 MEANS OF REPRESENTATION ............................................... 7 FUELDISTANCE menu...................................................... 34 IMPORTANT NOTES............................................................... 8 FUELRANGE menu........................................................... 35 VIEW OF VEHICLE................................................................ 12 DISTANC
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CONTENTS 4 Setting number of laps SET NUM LAPS.............................. 66 GREASING AND SERVICE TABLE.......................................... 91 Setting fuel reserve display TRIPF RESET........................... 67 Important service tasks to be carried out by an authorized KTM-RC8 workshop. ......................................................... 91 Setting kilometers/miles SET KM/MILES............................. 68 Important service tasks to be carried out by an authorized Setting te
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CONTENTS 5 Adjusting shift lever........................................................ 116 Removing passenger seat ................................................ 147 Adjusting the footbrake pedal stub................................... 120 Fitting the passenger seat ............................................... 147 Adjusting the footbrake pedal .......................................... 121 Mounting helmet lock on vehicle...................................... 148 checking for chain dirt ..
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CONTENTS 6 Fitting oil filter x.......................................................... 190 Filling up with engine oil x............................................ 190 Topping up engine oil ..................................................... 192 TROUBLESHOOTING.......................................................... 194 IMMOBILIZER FLASH CODE ............................................... 197 ENGINE CONTROL FLASH CODE......................................... 198 CLEANING.................
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MEANS OF REPRESENTATION 7 1 MEANS OF REPRESENTATION Symbols used The following explains the meaning of specific symbols. Identifies an expected reaction (e.g. of an operation or a function). Identifies an unexpected reaction (e.g. of an operation or a function). All jobs marked with this symbol require specialist knowledge and technical understanding. In the interests of your own safety, have these jobs done in an authorized KTM-RC8 workshop! There, your motorcycle will be handled opti- mally by
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IMPORTANT NOTES 8 2 IMPORTANT NOTES Use definition KTM sport motorcycles are designed and constructed to meet the normal demands of regular road and race track operation, but not for use on dirt roads. Info The motorcycle is authorized for public road traffic in the homologous version only. Maintenance A prerequisite for fault-free operation and avoiding premature wear is compliance with the maintenance, care and adjustments to the engine and chassis described in the service manual. Poor suspens
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IMPORTANT NOTES 9 You will find the current KTM PowerParts for your vehicle on the KTM website. International KTM Website: http://www.ktm.com Work rules During assembly, non-reusable parts (e.g. self-locking screws and nuts, seals and seal rings, O-rings, pins, lock washers) must be replaced by new parts. ® If a thread lock (e.g. Loctite ) is used for screw connections, be sure to comply with the manufacturer's specific advice on its usage. Parts that you want to reuse following repairs and serv
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IMPORTANT NOTES 10 notes/warnings Be sure to pay attention to the notes and warnings given here. Info Various notes and warning stickers are attached to the vehicle. Do not remove any notes and warning stickers. If these are removed, you or other persons may not recognize potential danger and therefore be liable to injury. Grades of risks Danger Danger of leading to immediate, certain, serious, permanent injuries or death. Warning Danger of probable, serious, permanent injuries or death. Note Da
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VIEW OF VEHICLE 12 3 VIEW OF VEHICLE 3V .1 iew of vehicle, front left side 700243-10
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VIEW OF VEHICLE 13 1 Clutch lever 2 Light switch, headlight flasher switch, indicator switch, horn button 3 Filler cap 4 Seat 5 Seat lock 6 Oil dipstick 7 Side stand 8 Shift lever 9 Passenger footrests
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VIEW OF VEHICLE 14 3V .2 iew of vehicle, rear right side 700242-10
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VIEW OF VEHICLE 15 1 Passenger seat 2 Supporting strap 3 Rear mirror 4 Combination instrument 5 Emergency OFF switch, electric starter button 6 Hand brake lever 7 Chassis number, type label 8 Rear brake caliper 9 Foot brake pedal 10 Engine number 11 Brake calipers, front
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LOCATION OF SERIAL NUMBERS 16 4 LOCATION OF SERIAL NUMBERS 4C .1 hassis number/type label The chassis number is stamped on the frame behind the steering head on the right. The type label is on the frame above the chassis number. 700231-01 4K .2 ey number The key number Code number can be found on the KEYCODECARD. Info You need the key number to order a spare key. Keep the KEYCODECARD in a safe place. Use the orange programming key to activate and deactivate the black ignition key. Keep
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LOCATION OF SERIAL NUMBERS 17 4E .3 ngine number The engine number is stamped on the right side of the engine. 700223-01 F 4.4 ork part number The fork part number is stamped on the inner side of the fork stub. 700224-01
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LOCATION OF SERIAL NUMBERS 18 S 4.5 hock absorber part number The shock absorber part number is stamped on the upper part of the shock absorber above the adjusting ring towards the rear. 700225-01 4S .6 teering damper part number The steering damper part number is stamped on the top of the steering damper. 700226-01
