Wheels; Checking The Tire Air Pressure; Checking The Tire Condition - KTM 690 enduro R EU Repair Manual

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WHEELS

13.1

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.
13.2

Checking the tire condition

Warning
Danger of accidents Uncontrollable vehicle handling in the event of a flat tire.
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In the interest of safety, replace damaged or worn tires immediately.
Warning
Danger of crashing Poor vehicle handling due to different tire tread patterns on front and rear wheels.
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The front and rear wheels must be fitted with tires with similar tread patterns to prevent loss of control over the vehicle.
Warning
Danger of accidents Uncontrollable handling characteristic due to non-approved and/or non-recommended tires/wheels.
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Only tires/wheels approved by KTM and with the corresponding speed index should be used.
Warning
Danger of accidents Reduced road grip with new tires.
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New tires have a smooth rolling surface and therefore cannot provide full road grip. The entire rolling surface must be
roughened in the first 200 kilometers (124.3 miles) by moderate riding at alternating angles. The full grip levels are not
achieved until the tires have been run in.
Info
The type, condition and air pressure of the tires all have a major impact on the riding behavior of the motorcycle.
Worn tires have a negative effect on riding behavior, especially on wet surfaces.
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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, single rider
Front
Rear
Tire air pressure, road, solo
Front
400695-01
Rear
Tire air pressure with passenger / fully loaded
Front
Rear
» If the tire pressure does not meet specifications:
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Correct the tire pressure.
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Mount the protection cover.
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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
Note local national regulations concerning the minimum tread depth.
Minimum tread depth
400602-10
1.5 bar (22 psi)
1.5 bar (22 psi)
1.8 bar (26 psi)
1.8 bar (26 psi)
2.0 bar (29 psi)
2.2 bar (32 psi)
≥ 2 mm (≥ 0.08 in)
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