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12.1 Checking the tire air pressure
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Low tire air pressure leads to abnormal wear and overheating of the tire.
Correct tire air pressure ensures optimal riding comfort and maximum tire service life.
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– Remove the dust cap.
– Check tire air pressure when the tires are cold.
Tire air pressure, solo
Front 2.0 bar (29 psi)
Rear 2.0 bar (29 psi)
Tire air pressure with passenger/full payload
Front 2.0 bar (29 psi)
Rear 2.2 bar (32 psi)
» If the tire air pressure does not meet specifications:
– Correct the tire air pressure.
– Mount the dust cap.
12.2 Checking the tire condition
Warning
Danger of accidents Uncontrollable vehicle handling in the event of a flat tire.
– In the interest of safety, replace damaged or worn tires immediately.
Warning
Danger of crashing Poor vehicle handling due to different tire tread patterns on front and rear wheels.
– The front and rear wheels must be fitted with tires with similar tread patterns to prevent loss of control over the vehicle.
Warning
Danger of accidents Uncontrollable handling characteristic due to non-approved and/or non-recommended tires/wheels.
– Only tires/wheels approved by KTM and with the corresponding speed index should be used.
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The type, condition and air pressure of the tires all have a major impact on the riding behavior of the motorcycle.
Worn tires have a negative effect on riding behavior, especially on wet surfaces.
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– Check the front and rear tires for cuts, run-in objects and other damage.
» If the tires exhibit cuts, run-in objects or other damage:
– Change the tires.
– Check the depth of the tread.
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Note local national regulations concerning the minimum tread depth.
Minimum tread depth ≥ 2 mm (≥ 0.08 in)
» If the tread depth is less than the minimum permissible depth:
– Change the tires.
– Check the age of the tires.
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The tire's date of the manufacture is usually part of the tire markings and is
indicated by the last four digits of the DOT marking. The first two digits refer
to the week of manufacture and last two digits refer to the year of manufac-
ture.
KTM recommends that the tires are changed regardless of the actual wear,
at the latest after 5 years.
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