Checking Tire Pressure - KTM 890 Duke R US 2020 Operator's Manual

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Checking tire pressure

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Low tire pressure leads to abnormal wear and overheating of the tire.
Correct tire pressure ensures optimal riding comfort and maximum tire service life.
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Check the tire age.
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The tire date of manufacture is usually contained in the
tire label and is indicated by the last four digits of the
DOT number. The first two digits indicate the week of
manufacture and the last two digits the year of manu-
facture.
KTM recommends that the tires be changed after 5
H01144-10
years at the latest, regardless of the actual state of
wear.
» If the tires are more than 5 years old:
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Change the tires.
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