Checking The Tire Condition; Checking The Tire Air Pressure - KTM Freeride E-SX Owner's Manual

14 WHEELS, TIRES
14.5

Checking the tire condition

Info
Only mount tires approved and/or recommended by KTM.
Other tires could have a negative effect on handling characteristics.
The type, condition, and air pressure of the tires all have a major impact on the handling characteristics of the motorcycle.
The tires mounted on the front and rear wheels must have a similar profile.
Worn tires have a negative effect on riding behavior, especially on wet surfaces.
14.6

Checking the tire air pressure

Info
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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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:
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Change the tires.
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Check the depth of the tread.
Info
Observe the minimum profile depth required by national law.
Minimum tread depth
400602-10
» If the tread depth is less than the minimum permissible depth:
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Change the tires.
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Check the age of the tires.
Info
The tire's date of manufacture is usually part of the tire markings and is
indicated by four digits. The first two digits refer to the week of manufac-
ture and last two digits refer to the year of manufacture.
KTM recommends that the tires be changed after 5 years at the latest,
regardless of the actual state of wear.
» If a tire is more than 5 years old:
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Change the tires.
Preparatory work
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Deactivate the vehicle. (
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Fold the seat up. (
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Remove the KTM PowerPack. (
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Mount the covering cap. (
Main work
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Remove the protection cap.
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Check the tire air pressure when the tires are cold.
Tire air pressure, offroad
Front
Rear
Tire air pressure, road (Freeride E‑XC)
Front
400695-01
Rear
» If the tire pressure does not meet specifications:
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Correct the tire pressure.
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Mount protection cap.
Finishing work
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Install the KTM PowerPack. (
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Lock the seat. (
≥ 2 mm (≥ 0.08 in)
p. 37)
p. 63)
p. 94)
p. 64)
0.9 bar (13 psi)
0.7 bar (10 psi)
1.5 bar (22 psi)
1.5 bar (22 psi)
p. 94)
p. 63)
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