This owners handbook will familiarize you with how to operate your new 1998 KTM 125/200/250/300/380 SX/MXC/EXC/EGS and 1997 KTM 200 Jackpiner motorcycles. It will teach you how to tune your motorbike to your specific needs and how to protect yourself against injury. This book contains important information on motorcycle maintenance. This manual is an important part of your motorbike and should be passed on to any subsequent owner in case you decide to sell it. Many motorcyclists have a good working knowledge of motorcycle mechanics; if this is true in your case, you will be able to use this manual to carry out most of the maintenance steps yourself. Take special care to follow the recommended run in, inspection, and maintenance intervals. Heeding these guidelines will significantly increase the life of your motorcycle.