KTM 390 Duke 2020

Use definition

KTM sport motorcycles are designed and constructed to meet the normal demands of regular road operation but not for use on race courses or off-road.

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The motorcycle is authorized for public road traffic in the homologous version only.

Misuse

The vehicle must only be used as intended. Dangers can arise for people, property and the environment through use not as intended. Any use of the vehicle beyond the intended and defined use constitutes misuse. Misuse also includes the use of operating and auxiliary fluids which do not meet the required specification for the respective use.

Safety advice
A number of safety instructions need to be followed to operate the product described safely. Therefore read this instruction and all further instructions included carefully. The safety instructions are highlighted in the text and are referred to in the relevant passages.

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Various information and warning labels are attached in prominent locations on the product described. Do not remove any information or warning labels. If they are missing, you or others may not recognize the dangers and may therefore be injured.

Degrees of risk and symbols
Danger
Identifies a danger that will immediately and invariably lead to fatal or serious permanent injury if the appropriate measures are not taken.

Warning
Identifies a danger that is likely to lead to fatal or serious injury if the appropriate measures are not taken.

Caution
Identifies a danger that may lead to minor injuries if the appropriate measures are not taken.

Note
Identifies a danger that will lead to considerable machine and material damage if the appropriate measures are not taken.

Note
Indicates a danger that will lead to environmental damage if the appropriate measures are not taken.

Consumer rights
Warranty claims must be submitted to an authorized KTM workshop. If you are not satisfied, please contact:
KTM North America, Inc.,
Customer Support,
1119 Milan Ave.,
Amherst,
OH, 44001,
USA
Phone: (440) 985-3553
KTM Canada, Inc.,
Customer Support,
8701 Rue Samuel‑Hatt,
Chambly,
QC J3L 6V4,
Canada
Phone: (450) 441-4451
Different rights may apply, according to national or regional legislation.

Operating noise warning
This product should be checked for necessary repair or replacement parts if the motorcycle noise has increased significantly through use. Otherwise, the owner may become subject to penalties under the applicable ordinances.

Manufacturer warranty for the exhaust monitoring system
KTM North America, Inc. guarantees that, at the time of sale, the exhaust monitoring system complies with all the standards of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Air Resources Board (CARB). This manufacturer warranty applies in respect of the first owner of the motorcycle and all subsequent owners. Your exhaust monitoring system may include parts, such as the fuel injection system, ignition, catalytic converter, control units, hoses, connectors and other emission-related assemblies, fuel tank, crankcase breather, fuel tank lid for vehicles with fuel evaporation monitoring, oil filler cap, pressure control valve, fuel/vapor separator, canister, ignition coils, ignition wire, capacitors, and spark plugs if a fault occurs before the first scheduled replacement and includes the hoses, fittings, and pipes that are used directly in these components. If the warranty conditions are met, KTM will repair your motorcycle for you free of charge, including diagnosis, parts, and labor. As the owner of the motorcycle, you are responsible for the required maintenance specified in the Owner’s Manual. Please note that KTM is entitled to reject warranty claims if your motorcycle or a part fails due to misuse, negligence, an accident, participation in racing or similar events, improper maintenance or unauthorized modifications.

Scope of the manufacturer’s warranty

• Five (5) years or 30,000 kilometers (18,641 miles), whichever occurs first.
  If you have any questions regarding the manufacturer warranty for the exhaust monitoring system, please address these to:
  KTM North America, Inc.,
  Customer Support,
  1119 Milan Ave.,
  Amherst,
  OH, 44001,
  USA
  Phone: (888) 985-6090
  U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
  2000 Traverwood Drive,
  Ann Arbor,
  MI 48105,
  USA
  California Air Resources Board,
  1001 “I” Street,
  Sacramento,
  CA 95814, USA

Noise emission warranty
KTM warrants that this exhaust system, at the time of sale, meets all applicable U.S. EPA Federal noise standards. This manufacturer warranty extends to the first person who buys this exhaust system for purposes other than resale, and to all subsequent buyers.

Warranty claims should be directed to:
KTM North America, Inc.,
Customer Support,
1119 Milan Ave.,
Amherst,
OH 44001,
USA
Phone: (440) 985-3553
KTM Canada, Inc.,
Customer Support,
8701 Rue Samuel‑Hatt,
Chambly,
QC J3L 6V4,
Canada
Phone: (450) 441-4451

Reporting safety defects
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could cause an accident resulting in injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying KTM North America, Inc. If NHTSA receives multiple similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or KTM North America, Inc. To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1–888–327–4236 or visit the website www.nhtsa.dot.gov or write to NHTSA Headquarters, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, West Building, Washington, DC 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline.

Tampering warning
Tampering with the noise control system is prohibited. Federal law prohibits the following acts or the causing thereof:

1. The removal or rendering inoperative by any person other than for purposes of servicing, repair, or replacement, of any device or element of design incorporated into any new vehicle for the purpose of noise control prior to its sale or delivery to the ultimate purchaser or while it is in use, or 2 the use of the vehicle after such device or element of the design has been removed or rendered inoperative by any person.

Among those acts presumed to constitute tampering are the acts listed below:

1. Removal or puncturing of the main silencers, baffles, header pipes or any other components which conduct exhaust gases.
2. Removal or puncturing of parts of the intake system.
3. Lack of proper maintenance.
4. Replacing moving parts of the vehicle, or parts of the exhaust system or intake system, with parts other than those specified by the manufacturer.

Safe operation
Danger
The danger of accidents A rider who is not fit to ride poses a danger to him or herself and others.

• Do not operate the vehicle if you are not fit to ride due to alcohol, drugs or medication.
• Do not operate the vehicle if you are physically or mentally impaired.

Danger
The danger of poisoning Exhaust gases are toxic and inhaling them may result in unconsciousness and death.

• Always make sure there is sufficient ventilation when running the engine.
• Use effective exhaust extraction when starting or running the engine in an enclosed space.

Warning
The danger of burns Some vehicle components become very hot when the vehicle is operated.

• Do not touch any parts such as the exhaust system, radiator, engine, shock absorber, or brake system before the vehicle parts have cooled down.
• Let the vehicle parts cool down before you perform any work on the vehicle.

Only operate the vehicle when it is in perfect technical condition, in accordance with its intended use, and in a safe and environmentally compatible manner. An appropriate driver’s license is needed to ride the vehicle on public roads. Have malfunctions that impair safety are promptly eliminated by an authorized KTM workshop. Adhere to the information and warning labels on the vehicle.

Protective clothing
Warning
Risk of injury Missing or poor protective clothing presents an increased safety risk.

• Wear appropriate protective clothing such as a helmet, boots, gloves as well as trousers, and a jacket with protectors on all rides.
• Always wear protective clothing that is in good condition and meets the legal regulations.
• In the interest of your own safety, KTM recommends that you only operate the vehicle while wearing protective clothing.

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