KTM 990 - Manual (Page 16)

OPERATION INSTRUMENTS
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Tachometer
The tachometer shows the engine speed in revolutions per minute. Do not run the engine
beyond the black mark at 9500 rpm.
The speed limiter will set in at 9600 rpm, drastically reducing the engine power above this
rotational speed.
When you switch on the ignition, the indicating needle will move to the black mark and back
again.
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Ignition lock
The ignition lock [1] has 3 switching positions.
Ignition off, (engine can't be started)
Ignition on, (engine can be started)
Ignition off, handlebar blocked
To switch the ignition to position turn the ignition key to position and firmly press it
into the lock. Turn the handlebar to the left, then turn the ignition key to the left.
The ignition key can be withdrawn in position and .