13 WHEELS, TIRES
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13.7 Tubeless tire system
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This vehicle uses a tubeless tire system in which a rim seal
band
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is used instead of the conventional tube.
The advantages of the tubeless system lie in the absence of dan-
ger from a faulty tube. This greatly reduces the risk of a sudden
loss in pressure.
The moments of inertia of these wheels are smaller than in con-
ventional spoked wheels with a tube. This results in better han-
dling and riding comfort.
The rigid rim design results in a wire spoke wheel that is almost
entirely maintenance-free.
KTM recommends that the rim seal band be changed after 5 years
at the latest, regardless of the actual state of wear.
13.8 Checking tire pressure
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Low tire pressure leads to abnormal wear and overheating of the tire.
Correct tire pressure ensures optimal riding comfort and maximum tire service life.
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– Remove the protection cap.
– Check the tire pressure when the tires are cold.
Tire pressure when solo
front 2.3 bar (33 psi)
rear 2.5 bar (36 psi)
Tire pressure with passenger / full payload
front 2.3 bar (33 psi)
rear 2.5 bar (36 psi)
» If the tire pressure does not meet specifications:
– Correct the tire pressure.
– Mount the protection cap.
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