KTM RC 390 User Manual

14 WHEELS, TIRES 117
14.4 Installing the rear wheel
Warning
Danger of accidents Reduced braking efficiency due to oil or grease on the brake discs.
– Always keep the brake discs free of oil and grease, and clean them with brake cleaner when necessary.
Warning
Danger of accidents No braking effect when operating the rear brake.
– After installing the rear wheel, always operate the foot brake until the pressure point is reached.
Main work
– Check the rear hub rubber dampers. ( p. 118)
L02151-10
–
Remove spacers

.
– Check the wheel bearing for damage and wear.
» If the wheel bearing is damaged or worn:
– Change the rear wheel bearing.
–
Clean and grease the shaft seal rings

and mating surfaces

of the spacers.
Long-life grease ( p. 187)
– Insert the spacers.
–
Clean the thread of the wheel spindle and nut

.
– Clean the fixing locations on the brake caliper support and swingarm.
– Position the rear wheel.
The brake linings are correctly positioned.
– Push the rear wheel as far forward as possible and place the chain on the rear sprocket.

KTM RC 390 Specifications

General

Displacement	373.2 cc
Max Torque	37 Nm @ 7000 rpm
Transmission	6-speed
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled
Front Suspension	WP APEX 43
Rear Suspension	WP APEX Monoshock
Rear Brake	230 mm disc, single-piston floating caliper
Fuel Tank Capacity	13.7 liters
Seat Height	824 mm
Bore x Stroke	89 mm x 60 mm
Compression Ratio	12.6:1
Frame	Steel Trellis Frame, Powder Coated
Engine Type	Single-cylinder, 4-stroke
Max Power	43.5 PS @ 9000 rpm
Fuel System	Electronic Fuel Injection
Front Brake	320 mm disc, 4-piston radial caliper
ABS	Dual Channel ABS
Dry Weight	172 kg
Front Tire	110/70 R17
Rear Tire	150/60 R17
Ground Clearance	158 mm