KTM 250 EXC-F User Manual

13 BRAKE SYSTEM 78
13.1 Checking free travel of hand brake lever
Warning
Danger of accidents Brake system failure.
– If there is no free travel on the hand brake lever, pressure builds up on the front brake circuit. The front brake can fail due
to overheating. Adjust the free travel on hand brake lever according to specifications.
M00107-10
(All EXC‑F models)
–
Push the hand brake to the handlebar and check free travel

.
Free travel of hand brake lever ≥ 3 mm (≥ 0.12 in)
» If the free travel does not meet specifications:
– Adjust the free travel of the hand brake lever. ( p. 78)
M00107-12
(XCF‑W)
–
Push the hand brake lever forwards and check free travel

.
Free travel of hand brake lever ≥ 3 mm (≥ 0.12 in)
» If the free travel does not meet specifications:
– Adjust the basic position of the hand brake lever. ( p. 78)
13.2 Adjusting free travel of hand brake lever (All EXC‑F models)
M00107-11
– Check the free travel of the hand brake lever. ( p. 78)
–
Adjust the free travel of the hand brake lever with adjusting screw

.
Info
Turn the adjusting screw clockwise to reduce free travel. The pressure point
moves away from the handlebar.
Turn the adjusting screw counterclockwise to increase free travel. The pres-
sure point moves towards the handlebar.
The range of adjustment is limited.
Turn the adjusting screw by hand only, and do not apply any force.
Do not make any adjustments while riding!
13.3 Adjusting the basic position of the hand brake lever (XCF‑W)
M00107-11
– Check the free travel of the hand brake lever. ( p. 78)
– Adjust the basic setting of the hand brake lever to your hand size by turning adjust-
ing screw

.
Info
Turn the adjusting screw clockwise to increase the distance between the
hand brake lever and the handlebar.
Turn the adjusting screw counterclockwise to decrease the distance between
the hand brake lever and the handlebar.
The range of adjustment is limited.
Turn the adjusting screw by hand only, and do not apply any force.
Do not make any adjustments while riding!

KTM 250 EXC-F Specifications

General

Engine Type	Single-cylinder, 4-stroke
Displacement	249.91 cc
Bore x Stroke	78 mm x 52.3 mm
Starter	Electric starter
Transmission	6-speed
Cooling	Liquid cooled
Front Suspension	WP XPLOR-USD, Ø 48 mm
Ground Clearance	370 mm
Seat Height	960 mm
Fuel System	Keihin EFI, 42mm throttle body
Frame	Central double-cradle type, 25CrMo4 steel
Rear Suspension	WP Xplor shock absorber
Front Brake	260 mm disc
Rear Brake	220 mm disc
ABS	No