KTM 500 EXC F 2024 User Manual

13 BRAKE SYSTEM
98
V01771-10
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Correct the brake fluid level to level
A
.
Guideline
Level
A
(brake fluid level
below reservoir rim)
5 mm (0.2 in)
Brake fluid DOT 4 / DOT 5.1 ( p. 152)
–
Position cover
2
with membrane
3
. Mount and tighten
screws
1
.
Info
Use water to immediately clean up any brake fluid that
has overflowed or spilled.
13.8 Checking the free travel of foot brake lever
Warning
Danger of accidents The brake system will fail if it overheats or is adjusted incorrectly.
If there is no free travel on the foot brake lever, pressure builds up in the brake system on the rear
brake.
– Set the free travel on the foot brake lever in accordance with the specification.
– Ensure that the adjustment steps are performed properly. (Your authorized KTM workshop will be glad
to help.)
402026-10
–
Disconnect spring
1
.
– Move the foot brake lever back and forth between the end stop
and the contact to the foot brake cylinder piston and check
free travel
A
.
Guideline
Free travel at foot brake lever 3 … 5 mm (0.12 … 0.2 in)
» If the free travel does not meet specifications:
– Adjust the basic position of the foot brake lever.
( p. 99)
–
Reconnect spring
1
.

KTM 500 EXC F 2024 Specifications

General

Displacement	510.9 cm³
Bore x Stroke	95 mm x 72 mm
Starter	Electric starter
Transmission	6-speed
Cooling	Liquid cooled
Front Suspension	WP XPLOR-USD, Ø 48 mm
Rear Suspension	WP XACT Monoshock with linkage
Ground Clearance	355 mm
Seat Height	960 mm
Dry Weight	106.5 kg
ABS	No
Engine Type	Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke Engine
Fuel System	Electronic fuel injection (EFI)
Front Brake	Disc brake 260 mm
Rear Brake	Disc brake 220 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	8.5 liters
Frame	Central double-cradle type 25CrMo4 steel