KTM 500 EXC-F 2023 User Manual

17 TUNING THE ENGINE
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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. 129)
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 2023 Specifications

General

Displacement	510.9 cm³
Bore x Stroke	95 mm x 72 mm
Starter	Electric starter
Transmission	6-speed
Cooling	Liquid cooled
Clutch	Wet, DDS multi-disc clutch, Brembo hydraulics
Front Suspension	WP XPLOR-USD, Ø 48 mm
Weight (without fuel)	106.5 kg
Seat Height	960 mm
Ground Clearance	355 mm
ABS	No
Engine Type	Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke
Rear Suspension	WP XPLOR shock absorber
Front Brake	Disc brake
Rear Brake	Disc brake
Frame	Central double-cradle type 25CrMo4 steel