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14 WHEELS
14.1
Checking tire pressure
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Low t ire pressure leads to abnormal
wear
and
overheating
of
the tire.
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Correct
tire pressure
ensures optimal riding comfort and
maximum tire
service
life.
Checking the tire condition
Warning
-
Remove
protection
cap.
-
Check
tire
pressure when the t ires
are
cold.
Tire pressure
solo /
with
passenger
front
2.4 bar (35
psi)
rear
2.4
bar (35 psi)
Offroad tire
pressure
front
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1.8 bar (26 psi)
rear
I
1.8 bar
(26 psi)
Tire pressure
fu
ll
payload
front
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2.6 bar (38 psi)
rear
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2.9 bar
(42 psi)
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If the tire
pressure
does not
meet
specifications:
-
Correct tire pressure.
-
Mount the
protection
cap.
Danger of
accidents
If a tire bursts
while
riding,
the
vehicle
becomes uncontrollable.
-
Ensure that damaged
or
worn tires are replaced immediately.
Warning
Danger
of
crashing
Different tire tread patterns on the front and rear wheel
impair
the
handling charac-
teristic.
Different
tire tread patterns can make the vellicle
significantly·
more difficult to
control.
-
Make
sure
that
only t ires with a simi lar tire
tread
pattern are
f itted
t
o the
front
and rear wheel.
Warning
Danger of
accidents
Non-approved or non-recommended tires
and wheels
impact the
handl
ing
character-
istic.
-
Only
use
tires/wheels
approved
by
KTM
with
the corresponding speed index.
Warning
Danger
of
accidents
New tires have reduced road
grip.
The
contact surface
on new t ires
is
not yet roughened.
-
Run in new
tires
with moderate
riding
at
alternating
angles.
Running-in phase
200 km (124 mi)
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