Installing The Rear Wheel; Checking The Tire Condition - KTM 200 Duke 2017 Owner's Manual

13 WHEELS, TIRES
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Checking the tire condition

Warning
Danger of accidents If a tire bursts while riding, the vehicle becomes uncontrollable.
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Ensure that damaged or worn tires are replaced immediately. (Your authorized KTM workshop will be glad to help.)
Warning
Danger of crashing Different tire tread patterns on the front and rear wheel impair the handling characteristic.
Different tire tread patterns can make the vehicle significantly more difficult to control.
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Make sure that only tires with a similar tire tread pattern are fitted to the front and rear wheel.
Warning
Danger of accidents Non-approved or non-recommended tires and wheels impact the handling characteristic.
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Only use tires/wheels approved by KTM with the corresponding speed index.
Info
The type, condition, and air pressure of the tires all have a major impact on the handling characteristics of the motorcycle.
Worn tires have a negative effect on handling characteristics, especially on wet surfaces.
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