KTM 390 Adventure - Owner's Manual > Finishing work

• Install the rear wheel.
• Remove the rear of the motorcycle from the lifting gear.
• Check the chain tension.

Checking the tire condition

Warning: Danger of accidents

If a tire bursts while riding, the vehicle becomes uncontrollable.

• 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 characteristic.

Different tire tread patterns can make the vehicle significantly more difficult to control.

• 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 characteristic.

• Only use tires/wheels approved by KTM with the corresponding speed index.

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.

• 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:
    • Change the tires.
• Check the tread depth.

Info Observe the minimum tread depth required by national law.

• If the tread depth is less than the minimum tread depth:
  • Change the tires.

• Check the tire age.

Info 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 manufacture.

KTM recommends that the tires be changed after 5 years at the latest, regardless of the actual state of wear.

• If the tires are more than 5 years old:
  • Change the tires.

Checking tire pressure

Info Low tire pressure leads to abnormal wear and overheating of the tire.

Correct tire pressure ensures optimal riding comfort and maximum tire service life.

• Remove the protection cap.
• Check the tire pressure when the tires are cold.

Tire pressure when solo

Tire pressure with passenger / full payload

• If the tire pressure does not meet specifications:
  • Correct the tire pressure.

• Mount the protection cap.

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