KTM 250 DUKE User Manual

13 WHEELS, TIRES 107
13.3 Removing the rear wheel
Preparatory work
– Raise the motorcycle with the rear wheel stand. ( p. 77)
M00725-10
Main work
–
Remove screw

and pull wheel speed sensor

out of the hole.
–
Remove nut

and washer.
–
Remove chain adjuster

.
–
Holding the rear wheel, withdraw wheel spindle

with the washer and chain
adjuster

.
– Push the rear wheel forward as far as possible and take the chain off the rear sprocket.
Warning
Danger of accidents Reduced braking effect caused by damaged brake discs.
– Always lay the wheel down in such a way that the brake discs are not dam-
aged.
– Pull the rear wheel back and take it out of the swingarm.
Info
Do not operate the foot brake lever when the rear wheel is removed.

KTM 250 DUKE Specifications

General

Engine Type	1-cylinder, 4-stroke engine
Displacement	248.8 cc
Max Torque	24 Nm @ 7, 500 rpm
Transmission	6-speed
Cooling System	Liquid cooled
Rear Suspension	WP monoshock
Seat Height	830 mm
Dry Weight	149 kg
Bore x Stroke	72 mm x 61.1 mm
Compression Ratio	12.5:1
Ground Clearance	185 mm
Max Power	22.1 kW (30 hp) @ 9, 000 rpm
Fuel System	Bosch Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI)
Front Suspension	WP upside-down fork
Front Brake	Four-piston radial fixed caliper, brake disc
Rear Brake	Single-piston floating caliper, brake disc
Fuel Tank Capacity	13.4 l
Frame	Steel trellis frame