KTM 450 XCF-W 2023 User Manual

14 WHEELS, TIRES
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14.2 Installing the front wheel
Warning
Danger of accidents Oil or grease on the brake discs reduces the braking effect.
– Always keep the brake discs free of oil and grease.
– Clean the brake discs with brake cleaner when necessary.
H00935-10
– Check the wheel bearing for damage and wear.
» If the wheel bearing is damaged or worn:
– Change front wheel bearing.
–
Clean and grease shaft seal rings
1
and contact surfaces
A
of the spacers.
Long-life grease ( p. 166)
– Insert the spacers.
– Clean and grease the wheel spindle.
Long-life grease ( p. 166)
– Position the front wheel and insert the wheel spindle.
The brake linings are correctly positioned.
V00364-11
–
Mount and tighten screw
2
.
Guideline
Screw, front wheel
spindle
M20x1.5 35 Nm (25.8 lbf ft)
– Operate the hand brake lever several times until the brake lin-
ings are seated correctly against the brake disc.
– Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 63)
– Operate the front brake and compress the fork a few times
firmly.
The fork legs straighten.
–
Tighten screws
3
.
Guideline
Screw, fork stub M8 15 Nm (11.1 lbf ft)
14.3 Removing the rear wheel
Preparatory work
– Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. ( p. 63)

KTM 450 XCF-W 2023 Specifications

General

Engine Type	Single cylinder, 4-stroke
Displacement	449.9 cc
Bore x Stroke	95 mm x 63.4 mm
Starter	Electric starter
Transmission	6-speed
Cooling	Liquid cooled
Front Suspension	WP XPLOR-USD, Ø 48 mm
Rear Suspension	WP XPLOR PDS shock absorber
Seat Height	960 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	8.5 liters
ABS	No
Ground Clearance	370 mm
Fuel System	Keihin EFI
Frame	Central Tube Frame, Chrome Moly Steel
Front Brake	Disc brake 260 mm
Rear Brake	Disc brake 220 mm