KTM 1190 RC8 R EU/UK 2009, Owner'S Manual

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13 WHEELS, TIRES
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The tire's date of manufacture is usually part of the tire markings and is indi-
cated by the last four digits of the
DOT marking. The first two digits refer to the
week of manufacture and last two digits refer to the year of manufacture.
KTM recommends that the tires are changed regardless of the actual wear, at
the latest after five years.
» If a tire is more than five years old:
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Change the tires.
13.7 Checking the tire pressure
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Low tire pressure leads to abnormal wear and overheating of the tire.
Correct tire pressure tool kit comfort and maximum tire service life.
400695-01
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Remove the dust cap.
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Check the tire pressure when the tires are cold.
Tire air pressure, solo
Front 2.5 bar (36 psi)
Rear 2.5 bar (36 psi)
Tire air pressure with passenger / full payload
Front 2.5 bar (36 psi)
Rear 2.9 bar (42 psi)
» If the tire pressure does not meet specifications:
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Correct the tire pressure.