WHEELS, TIRES 15
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15.6
Checking the tire condition
Warning
Danger of accidents
If a tire bursts while riding, the vehicle becomes uncontrollable.
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Ensure that damaged or worn tires are replaced immediately. (Your authorized KTM workshop will be
glad to help.)
Warning
Danger of crashing
Different tire tread patterns on the front and rear wheel impair the handling charac-
teristic.
Different tire tread patterns can make the vehicle significantly more difficult to control.
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Make sure that only tires with a similar tire tread pattern are fitted to the front and rear wheel.
Warning
Danger of accidents
Non-approved or non-recommended tires and wheels impact the handling character-
istic.
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Only use tires/wheels approved by KTM with the corresponding speed index.
Warning
Danger of accidents
New tires have reduced road grip.
The contact surface on new tires is not yet roughened.
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Run in new tires with moderate riding at alternating angles.
Running-in phase
200 km (124 mi)
Info
The type, condition, and pressure of the tires all have a major impact on the handling characteristic 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.
Info
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.
