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WHEELS, TIRES
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The type, condition, and air pressure of the tires all have a major impact on the handling characteristics of the motorcycle.
Worn tires have a negative effect on handling characteristics, especially on wet surfaces.
400602-10
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Check the front and rear tires for cuts, run-in objects, and other damage.
» If the tires have cuts, run-in objects, or other damage:
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Change the tires.
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Check the tread depth.
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Adhere to the legally required minimum tread depth.
Minimum tread depth
≥
2 mm (
≥
0.08 in)
» If the tread depth is less than the minimum tread depth:
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Change the tires.
H01144-10
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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 indi-
cated 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 manufacture.
KTM recommends that the tires be changed after 5 years at the latest, regard-
less of the actual state of wear.
» If the tires are more than 5 years old:
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Change the tires.
