It is important that you read this repair manual carefully and completely before the start of work.
This vehicle can only fulfill the demands placed on it in the long run if the specified service work is performed regularly by qualified
experts.
The repair manual was written to correspond to the most current state of this model series. We reserve the right to make changes in
the interest of technical advancement without, at the same time, updating this repair manual.
We shall not provide a description of general workshop methods. Likewise, safety rules that apply in a workshop are not specified here.
It is assumed that repair work will be performed by a fully trained mechanic.
All specifications are non-binding. KTM Sportmotorcycle AG specifically reserves the right to modify or delete technical specifications, prices, colors, forms, materials, services, designs, equipment, etc., without prior notice and without specifying reasons, to adapt
these to local conditions, as well as to stop production of a particular model without prior notice. KTM accepts no liability for delivery
options, deviations from illustrations and descriptions, as well as misprints and other errors. The models portrayed partly contain special equipment that does not belong to the regular scope of supply.
ISO 9001(12 100 6061)
According to the international quality management standard ISO 9001, KTM uses quality assurance processes that lead
to the maximum possible quality of the products.
Issued by: TÜV Management Service
KTM-Sportmotorcycle AG
5230 Mattighofen, Austria
TABLE OF CONTENTS2
TABLEOF CONTENTS
1MEANS OF REPRESENTATION ..................................... 6
1.1Symbols used ................................................... 6
INDEX ............................................................................ 282
1MEANS OF REPRESENTATION6
1.1Symbols used
The meaning of specific symbols is described below.
Indicates an expected reaction (e.g. of a work step or a function).
Indicates an unexpected reaction (e.g. of a work step or a function).
Indicates a page reference (more information is provided on the specified page).
Indicates information with more details or tips.
Indicates the result of a testing step.
Denotes a voltage measurement.
Denotes a current measurement.
Denotes a resistance measurement.
1.2Formats used
The typographical formats used in this document are explained below.
Proprietary nameIdentifies a proprietary name.
®
Name
Brand™Identifies a trademark.
Identifies a protected name.
2SAFETY ADVICE7
2.1Repair Manual
Read this Repair Manual carefully and thoroughly before beginning work. It contains useful information and tips that will help you
repair and maintain your vehicle.
This manual assumes that the necessary special KTM tools and KTM workplace and workshop equipment are available.
2.2Safety advice
A number of safety instructions need to be followed to operate the vehicle safely. Therefore, read this manual carefully. The safety
instructions are highlighted in the text and are referred to at the relevant passages.
Info
The vehicle has various information and warning labels at prominent locations. Do not remove information/warning labels. If
they are missing, you or others may not recognize dangers and may therefore be injured.
2.3Degrees of risk and symbols
Danger
Identifies a danger that will immediately and invariably lead to fatal or serious permanent injury if the appropriate measures
are not taken.
Warning
Identifies a danger that is likely to lead to fatal or serious injury if the appropriate measures are not taken.
Caution
Identifies a danger that may lead to minor injuries if the appropriate measures are not taken.
Note
Identifies a danger that will lead to considerable machine and material damage if the appropriate measures are not taken.
Warning
Identifies a danger that will lead to environmental damage if the appropriate measures are not taken.
2.4Work rules
Special tools are necessary for certain tasks. The tools are not contained in the vehicle but can be ordered under the number in parentheses. E.g.: bearing puller (15112017000)
During assembly, non-reusable parts (e.g. self-locking screws and nuts, seals and seal rings, O-rings, pins, lock washers) must be
replaced by new parts.
In some instances, a thread locker (e.g. Loctite®) is required. The manufacturer instructions for use must be followed.
After disassembly, clean the parts that are to be reused and check them for damage and wear. Change damaged or worn parts.
After you complete the repair or service work, check the operating safety of the vehicle.
3IMPORTANT INFORMATION8
3.1Guarantee, warranty
The work prescribed in the service schedule must be carried out by an authorized KTM workshop only and confirmed in the customer's
Service & Warranty Booklet and in the KTM dealer.net; otherwise, all warranty claims will be void. No warranty claims can be considered for damage resulting from manipulations and/or alterations to the vehicle.
Additional information on the guarantee or warranty and the procedures involved can be found in the Service & Warranty Booklet.
3.2Operating and auxiliary substances
Warning
Environmental hazard Improper handling of fuel is a danger to the environment.
–Do not allow fuel to get into the ground water, the ground, or the sewage system.
Use the operating and auxiliary substances (such as fuel and lubricants) as specified in the manual.
3.3Spare parts, accessories
Only use spare parts and accessories approved and/or recommended by KTM. KTM accepts no liability for other products and any
resulting damage or loss.
The current KTM PowerParts for your vehicle can be found on the KTM website.
International KTM Website: http://www.ktm.com
3.4Figures
The figures contained in the manual may depict special equipment.
In the interest of clarity, some components may be shown disassembled or may not be shown at all. It is not always necessary to disassemble the component to perform the activity in question. Please follow the instructions in the text.
4SERIAL NUMBERS9
4.1Chassis number/type label
The chassis number 1 is stamped on the right of the steering head.
The type label 2 is on the right of the frame behind the steering head.
B00699-10
4.2Key number
The key number 1 can be found on the KEYCODECARD.
Info
You need the key number to order a spare key. Keep the KEYCODECARD in a safe
place.
4.3Engine number
B00755-10
The engine number 1 is stamped on the left side of the engine under the engine
sprocket.
B00700-10
5MOTORCYCLE10
5.1Raising the motorcycle with the rear wheel stand
Note
Danger of damage The parked vehicle may roll away or fall over.
–Always place the vehicle on a firm and even surface.
–Mount the support of the wheel stand.
–Insert the adapter in the rear wheel stand.
Adapter (61029055130) (p. 273)
Rear wheel stand (61029055400) (p. 273)
–Stand the motorcycle upright, align the lifting gear with the swingarm and the
adapters, and lift the motorcycle.
B01387-01
5.2Taking the motorcycle off of the rear wheel stand
Note
Danger of damage The parked vehicle may roll away or fall over.
–Always place the vehicle on a firm and even surface.
–Secure the motorcycle against falling over.
–Remove the rear wheel stand and lean the vehicle on the side stand 1.
–Remove the support of the wheel stand.
B00714-10
5.3Raising the motorcycle with the front wheel stand
Note
Danger of damage The parked vehicle may roll away or fall over.
–Always place the vehicle on a firm and even surface.
Preparatory work
–Raise the motorcycle with the rear wheel stand. (p. 10)
Condition
–Remove cap 1.
C00196-10
5MOTORCYCLE11
–Move the handlebar to the straight-ahead position. Attach the lifting gear to the
steering stem.
Adapter (61029955620) (p. 274)
Front wheel stand (61029055500) (p. 273)
Info
Always raise the rear of the motorcycle first.
C00197-01
–Raise the front of the motorcycle.
5.4Taking the motorcycle off of the front wheel stand
Note
Danger of damage The parked vehicle may roll away or fall over.
–Always place the vehicle on a firm and even surface.
–Secure the motorcycle against falling over.
–Remove the front wheel stand.
B01388-01
–Mount cap 1.
C00196-10
5.5Raising the motorcycle with the work stand
Note
Danger of damage The parked vehicle may roll away or fall over.
–Always place the vehicle on a firm and even surface.
–Remove screw 1.
307317-10
5MOTORCYCLE12
–Mount special tool 2 on the right side of the vehicle.
Work stand (62529055000) (p. 274)
307318-10
–Remove screw 3.
307319-10
–Mount special tool 2 on the left side of the vehicle.
Work stand (62529055000) (p. 274)
307320-10
–Position the motorcycle upright, align the special tool and raise the motorcycle.
307321-10
5.6Removing the motorcycle from the work stand
Note
Danger of damage The parked vehicle may roll away or fall over.
–Always place the vehicle on a firm and even surface.
–Secure the motorcycle against falling over.
–Remove special tool 1.
307321-11
5MOTORCYCLE13
–Mount and tighten screws 23.
Guideline
Screw, engine bearer on frameM830 Nm
(22.1 lbf ft)
307322-10
5.7Starting
Danger
Danger of poisoning Exhaust gases are toxic and inhaling them may result in unconsciousness and/or death.
–When running the engine, always make sure there is sufficient ventilation, and do not start or run the engine in an enclosed
space without an effective exhaust extraction system.
Caution
Danger of accidents If the vehicle is operated with a discharged battery or without a battery, electronic components and safety
equipment may be damaged.
–Never operate the vehicle with a discharged battery or without a battery.
Note
Engine failure Unfiltered intake air has a negative effect on the service life of the engine.
–Never ride the vehicle without an air filter since dust and dirt can get into the engine and result in increased wear.
Note
Engine failure High engine speeds in cold engines have a negative effect on the service life of the engine.
–Always warm up the engine at low engine speeds.
–Sit on the vehicle, take the weight off of the side stand, and move up all the way.
–Turn the emergency OFF switch to the position .
–Switch on the ignition by turning the ignition key to the position .
After you switch on the ignition, you can hear the fuel pump working for about
two seconds. The function check of the combination instrument is run at the
same time.
–Shift gear to neutral.
The green idling speed indicator lamp N lights up.
B00782-10
(Duke EU/MAL)
The ABS warning lamp lights up and goes back out after starting off.
–Press the electric starter button .
Info
Do not press the electric starter button until the combination instrument
function check is finished.
When starting, DO NOT open the throttle. If you open the throttle during the
starting procedure, fuel is not injected by the engine management system
and the engine cannot start.
Press the starter for a maximum of 5 seconds. Wait for a least 5 seconds
before trying again.
This motorcycle is equipped with a safety starting system. You can only start
the engine if the transmission is in neutral or if the clutch is pulled when a
gear is engaged. If the side stand is folded out and you shift into gear and
release the clutch, the engine stops.
5MOTORCYCLE14
Switching off ABS (Duke EU/MAL)
KTM recommends riding with ABS at all times. However, situations may arise in
which ABS is not advantageous.
Condition
Vehicle stationary, engine running.
–Press the 1 button for 3 – 5 seconds.
The ABS warning lamp starts flashing; ABS is deactivated.
401685-15
5.8Starting the motorcycle to make checks
Danger
Danger of poisoning Exhaust gases are toxic and inhaling them may result in unconsciousness and/or death.
–When running the engine, always make sure there is sufficient ventilation, and do not start or run the engine in an enclosed
space without an effective exhaust extraction system.
Info
Press the starter for a maximum of 5 seconds. Wait for a least 5 seconds before trying again.
B00782-10
–Turn the emergency OFF switch to the position .
–Shift gear to neutral.
–Switch on the ignition by turning the ignition key to the position .
–Press the electric starter button .
Info
Do not open the throttle.
6FORK, TRIPLE CLAMP15
6.1Cleaning the dust boots of the fork legs
(Duke COL)
–Push dust boot 1 of both fork legs downwards.
Info
The dust boots should remove dust and coarse dirt particles from the
fork tubes. Over time, dirt can penetrate behind the dust boots. If this
dirt is not removed, the oil seals behind can start to leak.
Warning
304854-10
–Clean and oil the dust boots and inside fork tube of both fork legs.
–Press the dust boots back into their normal position.
–Remove excess oil.
(Duke EU/MAL)
–Push dust boot 1 of both fork legs downwards.
Danger of accidents Reduced braking efficiency due to oil or grease on
the brake discs.
–Always keep the brake discs free of oil and grease, and clean them
with brake cleaner when necessary.
Universal oil spray (p. 271)
6.2Removing fork legs
307309-10
Info
The dust boots should remove dust and coarse dirt particles from the
fork tubes. Over time, dirt can penetrate behind the dust boots. If this
dirt is not removed, the oil seals behind can start to leak.
Warning
Danger of accidents Reduced braking efficiency due to oil or grease on
the brake discs.
–Always keep the brake discs free of oil and grease, and clean them
with brake cleaner when necessary.
–Clean and oil the dust boots and inside fork tube of both fork legs.
Universal oil spray (p. 271)
–Press the dust boots back into their normal position.
–Remove excess oil.
Preparatory work
–Raise the motorcycle with the work stand. (p. 11)
–Tie the rear of the vehicle down.
–Dismount the front fender. (p. 55)
Main work
(Duke COL)
–Remove screws 1.
–Press back the brake linings with a light lateral tilting of the brake caliper on
the brake disc. Pull the brake caliper carefully back from the brake disc and
hang it to one side.
304857-10
Info
Do not pull the hand brake lever when the brake caliper has been
removed.
6FORK, TRIPLE CLAMP16
–Loosen screws 2 and screw 3.
–Unscrew screw 2 about six turns and press your hand on the screw to push the
wheel spindle out of the axle clamp. Remove screw 2.
Warning
Danger of accidents Reduced braking effect caused by damaged brake
discs.
–Always lay the wheel down in such a way that the brake discs are not
damaged.
304858-10
304859-10
–Holding the front wheel, withdraw the wheel spindle. Take the front wheel out
of the fork.
–Remove screws 4.
–Remove the cable binder and hang the wheel speed sensor to one side.
–Loosen screws 5. Remove the fork legs from the bottom.
304860-10
307310-10
307311-10
(Duke EU/MAL)
–Remove screw 1.
–Remove the cable binder.
–Pull off the ABS sensor and hang it to one side.
–Remove screws 2.
–Press back the brake linings with a light lateral tilting of the brake caliper on
the brake disc. Pull the brake caliper carefully back from the brake disc and
hang it to one side.
Info
Do not pull the hand brake lever when the brake caliper has been
removed.
–Loosen screws 3 and screw 4.
–Unscrew screw 3 about six turns and press your hand on the screw to push the
wheel spindle out of the axle clamp. Remove screw 3.
307312-10
Warning
Danger of accidents Reduced braking effect caused by damaged brake
discs.
–Always lay the wheel down in such a way that the brake discs are not
damaged.
6FORK, TRIPLE CLAMP17
–Holding the front wheel, withdraw the wheel spindle. Take the front wheel out
of the fork.
–Loosen screws 5. Remove the fork legs from the bottom.
307313-10
6.3Installing the fork legs
Warning
Danger of accidents Modifications to the suspension settings can seriously alter the vehicle's ride behavior.
–Following modifications, ride slowly at first to get the feel of the new ride behavior.
Main work
(Duke COL)
–Push the fork legs into the triple clamps.
–Align the fork legs in the required position using the fork rings.
304863-10
304860-11
304859-11
–Tighten screws 1.
Guideline
Screw, top triple clampM811 Nm
(8.1 lbf ft)
–Tighten screws 2.
Guideline
Screw, bottom triple clampM815 Nm
(11.1 lbf ft)
–Position the wheel speed sensor. Mount and tighten screws 3.
Guideline
Remaining screws, chassisM44 Nm (3 lbf ft)
–Check the wheel bearing for damage and wear.
»If the wheel bearing is damaged or worn:
–Change the wheel bearing.
–Clean and grease the shaft seal rings 4 and contact surfaces A of the spacers.
304861-10
Long-life grease (p. 270)
6FORK, TRIPLE CLAMP18
–Clean screw 5 and the wheel spindle.
–Lift the front wheel into the fork, position it, and insert the wheel spindle.
–Mount and tighten screw 5.
Guideline
Screw, front wheel spindleM830 Nm
(22.1 lbf ft)
304858-11
–Position the brake calipers and check that the brake linings are seated cor-
rectly.
–Mount screws 6 but do not tighten yet.
–Operate the hand brake lever repeatedly until the brake linings are in contact
with the brake disc and there is a pressure point. Fix the hand brake lever in
the activated position.
The brake calipers straighten.
–Tighten screws 6.
304857-11
Guideline
Screw, front brake
caliper
M8x127 Nm
(19.9 lbf ft)
Loctite®243™
304862-10
307314-10
–Remove the fixation of the hand brake lever.
–Unload the rear of the vehicle.
–Remove the motorcycle from the work stand. (p. 12)
–Pull the front brake and compress the fork powerfully a few times.
The fork legs straighten.
–Tighten screws 7.
Guideline
Screw, fork stubM815 Nm
(11.1 lbf ft)
(Duke EU/MAL)
–Push the fork legs into the triple clamps.
–Align the fork legs in the required position using the fork rings.
–Tighten screws 1.
Guideline
Screw, top triple clampM811 Nm
(8.1 lbf ft)
307313-11
–Tighten screws 2.
Guideline
Screw, bottom triple clampM815 Nm
(11.1 lbf ft)
6FORK, TRIPLE CLAMP19
–Check the wheel bearing for damage and wear.
»If the wheel bearing is damaged or worn:
–Change the wheel bearing.
–Clean and grease the shaft seal rings 3 and contact surfaces A of the spacers.
Long-life grease (p. 270)
307315-10
–Clean screw 4 and the wheel spindle.
–Lift the front wheel into the fork, position it, and insert the wheel spindle.
–Mount and tighten screw 4.
Guideline
Screw, front wheel spindleM830 Nm
(22.1 lbf ft)
307312-11
–Position the brake calipers and check that the brake linings are seated cor-
rectly.
–Mount screws 5 but do not tighten yet.
–Operate the hand brake lever repeatedly until the brake linings are in contact
with the brake disc and there is a pressure point. Fix the hand brake lever in
the activated position.
The brake calipers straighten.
–Tighten screws 5.
307311-11
Guideline
Screw, front brake
caliper
M8x127 Nm
(19.9 lbf ft)
Loctite®243™
307310-11
307316-10
–Remove the fixation of the hand brake lever.
–Unload the rear of the vehicle.
–Remove the motorcycle from the work stand. (p. 12)
–Position the ABS sensor.
–Mount and tighten screw 6.
–Pull the front brake and compress the fork powerfully a few times.
The fork legs straighten.
–Tighten screws 7.
Guideline
Screw, fork stubM815 Nm
(11.1 lbf ft)
Finishing work
–Install front fender. (p. 55)
6FORK, TRIPLE CLAMP20
6.4Disassembling the fork legs
Info
These operations are the same on both fork legs.
Condition
The fork legs have been removed.
–Clamp the fork leg in the area of the lower triple clamp.
Clamping stand (T612S) (p. 280)
201505-10
–Loosen the screw cap 1.
Info
The screw cap cannot be removed yet.
201506-10
201507-10
201508-10
–Empty the fork oil.
–Release the fork leg and clamp it with the fork stub.
Info
Use soft jaws.
–Push the outer tube downward.
–Hold screw cap 1. Loosen nut 2. Remove the screw cap.
201509-10
6FORK, TRIPLE CLAMP21
–Detach the outer tube from the inner tube.
Info
Place a container underneath to catch any oil that may run out.
201510-10
–Unclamp the inner tube. Drain the oil.
201511-10
–Clamp the outer tube in the area of the lower triple clamp.
Clamping stand (T612S) (p. 280)
201512-10
201513-10
–Remove dust boot 3.
–Remove lock ring 4.
Info
The lock ring has a beveled end where a screwdriver can be applied.
–Remove seal ring 5. Remove support ring 6.
201514-10
201515-10
–Unclamp the outer tube.
–Heat up the outer tube in the area of sliding bushing 7.
Guideline
50 °C (122 °F)
–Strike the lower edge of the outer fork tube on a wooden board.
Sliding bushing 7 must fall out of its seat.
6FORK, TRIPLE CLAMP22
6.5Checking the fork legs
Condition
The fork legs have been disassembled.
–Check the inner tube and the axle clamp for damage.
»If damage is found:
–Change the fork leg.
201516-10
–Measure the outside diameter of the inner tube in several places.
External diameter of inner tube42.975… 43.005 mm (1.69193…
1.69311 in)
»If the measured value is less than the specified value:
–Change the fork leg.
200684-10
200685-10
200632-10
–Measure the run-out of the inner tube.
Run-out of inner tube≤ 0.20 mm (≤ 0.0079 in)
»If the measured value is greater than the specified value:
–Change the fork leg.
–Check the outer tube for damage.
»If damage is found:
–Change the fork leg.
–Check the surface of the sliding bushings.
»If the dark layer A is worn off:
–Change the fork leg.
201517-10
6FORK, TRIPLE CLAMP23
6.6Assembling the fork legs
Info
These operations are the same on both fork legs.
Preparatory work
–Check the fork legs. (p. 22)
Main work
–Clamp in the inner tube with the axle clamp.
Guideline
Use soft jaws.
–Grease and slide on dust boot 1.
Lubricant (T511) (p. 270)
202092-10
Info
Always change the dust boot, lock ring, seal ring, and support ring.
Install the dust boot with the sealing lip and spring expander facing downward.
–Slide on lock ring 2.
–Grease and slide on seal ring 3.
Lubricant (T511) (p. 270)
Info
Mount with the sealing lip facing down and the open side facing up.
–Slide on support ring 4.
–Sand the edges of sliding bushing 5 with 600-grit sandpaper, then clean and
grease.
Fork oil (SAE 4) (48601166S1) (p. 269)
–Slide on sliding bushing 5.
–Warm up the outer tube in the lower sliding bushing area A.
Guideline
50 °C (122 °F)
–Slide the outer tube onto the inner tube.
–Hold the sliding bushing with the longer shoulder of the special tool.
202093-10
202094-10
Mounting tool (T528S) (p. 280)
–Push the sliding bushing all the way into the outer tube.
–Position the support ring.
–Hold the seal ring with the shorter shoulder of the special tool.
Mounting tool (T528S) (p. 280)
–Push the seal ring and support ring all the way into the outer tube.
6FORK, TRIPLE CLAMP24
–Mount lock ring 2.
Info
The lock ring must engage audibly.
202095-10
–Install dust boot 1.
202096-10
–Mount screw cap 6 onto the piston rod.
202097-10
201523-10
201522-10
Info
Nut 7 must be turned all the way down.
–Hold the screw cap and tighten the nut.
Guideline
Nut, piston rod on screw capM12x130 Nm
–Fill it with fork oil.
Fork oil450 ml
(15.21 fl. oz.)
Fork oil (SAE 4) (48601166S1)
(p. 269)
Info
If it should be impossible to add the full quantity of oil, close the screw cap
of the outer tube, unclamp the fork and bounce a number of times. Then
add the remaining quantity.
–Push the outer tube upward.
–Mount screw cap 6.
–Unclamp the fork leg in the area of the lower triple clamp.
Clamping stand (T612S) (p. 280)
–Tighten the screw cap.
Guideline
Screw cap on outer tubeM47x1.530 Nm
(22.1 lbf ft)
(22.1 lbf ft)
6.7Removing the lower triple clamp
Preparatory work
–Raise the motorcycle with the work stand. (p. 11)
–Tie the rear of the vehicle down.
–Dismount the front fender. (p. 55)
–Remove the fork legs. (p. 15)
6FORK, TRIPLE CLAMP25
Main work
–Remove expanding rivets 1.
307323-10
–Remove screws 2.
–Lift the headlight mask slightly and swing forward.
307324-10
–Detach connectors 3 and 4.
307325-10
307326-10
307327-10
–Detach connectors 5 and 6.
–Remove the connector holder.
–Disconnect connector 7.
–Remove the combination instrument.
307328-10
6FORK, TRIPLE CLAMP26
–Remove screws 8.
–Remove the headlight mask.
307329-10
–Remove screw 9.
307330-10
–Remove the upper triple clamp with the handlebar and set aside.
307331-10
307332-10
Info
Protect the vehicle and its attachments from damage by covering them.