KTM 250 EXC 2018 User Manual

11 TUNING THE CHASSIS
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(All Six Days models)
–
Turn red adjusting screw
1
clockwise as far as it will go.
Info
Adjusting screw
1
is located at the upper end of
the right fork leg.
The rebound damping is located in right fork
leg REB (red adjusting screw). The compression
damping is located in left fork leg COM (white
adjusting screw).
– Turn counterclockwise by the number of clicks correspond-
ing to the fork type.
Guideline
Rebound damping
Comfort 18 clicks
Standard 15 clicks
Sport 12 clicks
Info
Turn clockwise to increase damping; turn counter-
clockwise to reduce damping.
11.14 Adjusting the spring pretension of the fork (All Six Days models)
Preparatory work
– Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. ( p. 63)
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Main work
–
Turn the adjusting wings
1
counterclockwise all the way.
The marking +0 aligns with the right wing on both fork
legs.
Info
Make the adjustment by hand only. Do not use a tool.
Make the same adjustment on both fork legs.
– Turn the adjusting wings clockwise.
Guideline
Spring preload - Preload Adjuster
Comfort +0
Standard +0
Sport +3
The adjusting wings engage noticeably at the numerical
values.

KTM 250 EXC 2018 Specifications

General

Displacement	249 cm³
Bore x Stroke	66.4 mm x 72 mm
Transmission	6-speed
Fuel System	Carburetor
Cooling	Liquid cooled
Front Suspension	WP Xplor 48 upside-down fork
Rear Suspension	WP Xplor PDS shock absorber
Rear Tire	140/80-18
Front Wheel	1.60 x 21"
Rear Wheel	2.15 x 18"
Ground Clearance	370 mm
Seat Height	960 mm
Engine Type	1-cylinder, 2-stroke
Clutch	Wet multi-disc clutch, hydraulically operated
Frame	Central tube frame made of chrome molybdenum steel
Front Brake	Disc brake
Rear Brake	Disc brake, 220 mm
Front Tire	90/90-21
Starter	Kick and electric starter
Fuel Tank Capacity	9 liters