KTM 250 EXC 2023 User Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
3
7.24 Table of conditions and menu
activation ........................................ 36
8 PREPARING FOR USE................................. 37
8.1 Advice on preparing for first use ........ 37
8.2 Running in the engine ...................... 38
8.3 Starting power of lithium-ion
batteries at low temperatures ............ 39
8.4 Preparing the vehicle for difficult
operating conditions......................... 39
8.5 Preparing the vehicle for riding on
dry sand.......................................... 39
8.6 Preparing the vehicle for riding on
wet sand ......................................... 41
8.7 Preparing the vehicle for riding on
wet and muddy circuits .................... 42
8.8 Preparing vehicle for high
temperatures or slow riding............... 42
8.9 Preparing the vehicle for low
temperatures or snow ....................... 43
9 RIDING INSTRUCTIONS.............................. 44
9.1 Checks and maintenance measures
when preparing for use ..................... 44
9.2 Starting the vehicle .......................... 44
9.3 Starting off...................................... 45
9.4 Shifting, riding ................................ 45
9.5 Braking........................................... 46
9.6 Stopping, parking............................. 47
9.7 Transporting.................................... 47
9.8 Refueling ........................................ 48
9.9 Adding 2-stroke oil........................... 49
10 SERVICE SCHEDULE .................................. 50
10.1 Additional information...................... 50
10.2 Required work ................................. 50
10.3 Recommended work ......................... 51
11 TUNING THE CHASSIS ............................... 53
11.1 Checking the basic chassis setting
with the rider's weight ...................... 53
11.2 Compression damping of the shock
absorber.......................................... 53
11.3 Adjusting the low-speed
compression damping of the shock
absorber.......................................... 53
11.4 Adjusting the high-speed
compression damping of the shock
absorber.......................................... 54
11.5 Adjusting the rebound damping of
the shock absorber........................... 55
11.6 Measuring the dimension of the rear
wheel unloaded................................ 55
11.7 Checking the static sag of the shock
absorber.......................................... 56
11.8 Checking the riding sag of the shock
absorber.......................................... 56
11.9 Adjusting the spring preload of the
shock absorber ............................. 57
11.10 Adjusting the riding sag ................ 58
11.11 Checking the basic setting of the
fork ................................................ 58
11.12 Adjusting the compression damping
of the fork ....................................... 59
11.13 Adjusting the rebound damping of
the fork........................................... 59
11.14 Adjusting the spring preload of the
fork ................................................ 60
11.15 Handlebar position........................... 61
11.16 Adjusting the handlebar position .... 61
12 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS............... 64
12.1 Raising the motorcycle with a lift
stand .............................................. 64
12.2 Removing the motorcycle from the
lift stand ......................................... 64
12.3 Bleeding the fork legs....................... 64
12.4 Cleaning the dust boots of the fork
legs ................................................ 65
12.5 Removing the fork protector .............. 65
12.6 Installing the fork protector............... 66
12.7 Removing the fork legs .................. 66
12.8 Installing the fork legs .................. 67
12.9 Removing the lower triple clamp
(All standard models) ....................... 68
12.10 Removing the lower triple clamp
(All special models).......................... 68
12.11 Installing the lower triple clamp
(All standard models) ....................... 69
12.12 Installing the lower triple clamp
(All special models).......................... 72
12.13 Checking the steering head bearing
play ................................................ 74
12.14 Adjusting the steering head bearing
play ............................................ 75
12.15 Lubricating the steering head
bearing ........................................ 76
12.16 Removing front fender ...................... 76
12.17 Installing front fender....................... 77
12.18 Removing the shock absorber ........ 77
12.19 Installing the shock absorber ......... 77
12.20 Removing the seat ........................... 78
12.21 Mounting the seat ............................ 78
12.22 Removing the air filter box cover ....... 79
12.23 Installing the air filter box cover ........ 79
12.24 Removing the air filter .................. 80
12.25 Installing the air filter ................... 80
12.26 Cleaning the air filter and air filter
box ............................................. 81
12.27 Preparing air filter box cover for
securing ...................................... 82

KTM 250 EXC 2023 Specifications

General

Engine Type	1-cylinder, 2-stroke engine
Displacement	249 cm³
Bore x Stroke	66.4 mm x 72 mm
Starter	Electric starter
Transmission	6-speed
Cooling	Liquid cooled
Front Suspension	WP XPLOR-USD, Ø 48 mm
Front Brake	Disc brake, 260 mm
Rear Brake	Disc brake, 220 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	9 L
Ground Clearance	370 mm
Seat Height	960 mm
Rear Suspension	WP XPLOR shock absorber with linkage
Frame	Central double-cradle type, Chromium-Molybdenum