KTM 500 EXC-F 2022 User Manual

TUNING THE ENGINE 17
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Main work
– Move the handlebar to the straight-ahead position.
–
Push back sleeve
1
.
–
Loosen nut
2
.
–
Turn adjusting screw
3
in as far as possible.
–
Loosen nut
4
.
–
Push cold start button
6
all the way to the stop.
–
Turn adjusting screw
5
so that the cold start button moves to
the basic position when the throttle grip is turned to the front.
–
Tighten nut
4
.
–
Turn adjusting screw
3
so that there is play in the throttle
cable at the throttle grip.
Guideline
Play in throttle cable 3 … 5 mm (0.12 … 0.2 in)
–
Tighten nut
2
.
–
Slide on sleeve
1
.
– Check the throttle grip for smooth operation.
Finishing work
– Check the play in the throttle cable. ( p. 136)
17.3 Adjusting the characteristic map of the throttle response
Info
On the throttle grip, the characteristic map of the throttle response is changed by changing the guide
plate.
A guide plate with a different characteristic map is supplied.
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Main work
–
Push back sleeve
1
.
–
Remove screws
2
and half-shells
3
.
– Detach the throttle cables and take off the grip tube.

KTM 500 EXC-F 2022 Specifications

General

Bore x Stroke	95 mm x 72 mm
Starter	Electric starter
Transmission	6-speed
Cooling	Liquid cooled
Frame	Central double-cradle type 25CrMo4 steel
Front Suspension	WP XPLOR-USD, Ø 48 mm
Rear Suspension	WP XPLOR PDS shock absorber
Ground Clearance	355 mm
Seat Height	960 mm
ABS	No
Engine Type	Single-cylinder, 4-stroke
Fuel System	Keihin EFI, 42 mm throttle body
Front Brake	Disc brake
Rear Brake	Disc brake, 220 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	8.5 liters
Weight (without fuel)	106.5 kg
Displacement	510.9 cm³