Contents

1 MEANS OF REPRESENTATION
- 1.1 Symbols used
- 1.2 Formats used
2 SAFETY ADVICE
- 2.1 Use definition - intended use
- 2.2 Safety advice
- 2.3 Degrees of risk and symbols
- 2.4 Tampering warning
- 2.5 Safe operation
- 2.6 Protective clothing
- 2.7 Work rules
- 2.8 Environment
- 2.9 Owner's Manual
3 IMPORTANT NOTES
- 3.1 Guarantee, warranty
- 3.2 Operating and auxiliary substances
- 3.3 Spare parts, accessories
- 3.4 Service
- 3.5 Figures
- 3.6 Customer service
4 VIEW OF VEHICLE
- 4.1 View of vehicle, front left (example)
- 4.2 View of vehicle, rear right (example)
5 SERIAL NUMBERS
- 5.1 Chassis number
- 5.2 Type label
- 5.3 Key number (All EXC models)
- 5.4 Engine number
- 5.5 Fork part number
- 5.6 Shock absorber part number
6 CONTROLS
- 6.1 Clutch lever
- 6.2 Hand brake lever
- 6.3 Throttle grip
- 6.4 Kill switch (EXC EU/AU, EXC Factory Edition, 300 EXC BR)
- 6.5 Kill switch (Six Days EU)
- 6.6 Kill switch (All XC-W models)
- 6.7 Horn button (EXC EU/AU, EXC Factory Edition, 300 EXC BR)
- 6.8 Horn button (Six Days EU)
- 6.9 Light switch (EXC EU/AU, EXC Factory Edition, 300 EXC BR)
- 6.10 Light switch (Six Days EU)
- 6.11 Light switch (All XC-W models)
- 6.12 Turn signal switch (EXC EU/AU, EXC Factory Edition, 300 EXC BR)
- 6.13 Turn signal switch (Six Days EU)
- 6.14 Emergency OFF switch (EXC AU)
- 6.15 Electric starter button (All 200/250/300 EU/US models, 300 EXC BR)
- 6.16 Electric starter button (EXC AU)
- 6.17 Overview of indicator lamps (All EXC models)
- 6.18 Overview of indicator lamps (All XC-W models)
- 6.19 Opening the filler cap
- 6.20 Closing the filler cap
- 6.21 Fuel tap
- 6.22 Choke
- 6.23 Shift lever
- 6.24 Kick starter
- 6.25 Foot brake lever
- 6.26 Side stand
- 6.27 Steering lock (All EXC models)
- 6.28 Locking the steering (All EXC models)
- 6.29 Unlocking the steering (All EXC models)
7 SPEEDOMETER
- 7.1 Speedometer overview
- 7.2 Activation and test
- 7.3 Setting kilometers or miles
- 7.4 Setting the speedometer functions
- 7.5 Setting the clock
- 7.6 Viewing the lap time
- 7.7 Display mode SPEED (speed)
- 7.8 Display mode SPEED/H (service hours)
- 7.9 Setup menu
- 7.10 Setting the unit of measurement
- 7.11 Display mode SPEED/CLK (time)
- 7.12 Setting the clock
- 7.13 Display mode SPEED/LAP (lap time)
- 7.14 Viewing the lap time
- 7.15 Display mode SPEED/ODO (odometer)
- 7.16 Display mode SPEED/TR1 (trip master 1)
- 7.17 Display mode SPEED/TR2 (trip master 2)
- 7.18 Setting TR2 (trip master 2)
- 7.19 Display mode SPEED/A1 (average speed 1)
- 7.20 Display mode SPEED/A2 (average speed 2)
- 7.21 Display mode SPEED/S1 (stop watch 1)
- 7.22 Display mode SPEED/S2 (stop watch 2)
- 7.23 Table of functions
- 7.24 Table of conditions and menu activation
8 PREPARING FOR USE
- 8.1 Advice on first use
- 8.2 Running in the engine
- 8.3 Preparing the vehicle for difficult riding conditions
- 8.4 Preparations for riding on dry sand
- 8.5 Preparations for riding on wet sand
- 8.6 Preparations for riding on wet and muddy surfaces
- 8.7 Preparations for riding at high temperatures and low speeds
- 8.8 Preparing for riding at low temperatures or in snow
9 RIDING INSTRUCTIONS
- 9.1 Checks and maintenance work when preparing for use
- 9.2 Starting
- 9.3 Start off
- 9.4 Shifting, riding
- 9.5 Braking
- 9.6 Stopping, parking
- 9.7 Transport
- 9.8 Refueling
10 SERVICE SCHEDULE
- 10.1 Service schedule
- 10.2 Service work (as additional order)
11 TUNING THE CHASSIS
- 11.1 Checking the basic chassis setting with the rider's weight
- 11.2 Compression damping of shock absorber
- 11.3 Adjusting the low-speed compression damping of the shock absorber
- 11.4 Adjusting the high-speed compression damping of the shock absorber
- 11.5 Adjusting the rebound damping of the shock absorber
- 11.6 Measuring the sag of the unloaded rear wheel
- 11.7 Checking the static sag of the shock absorber
- 11.8 Checking the riding sag of the shock absorber
- 11.9 Adjusting the spring preload of the shock absorber
- 11.10 Adjusting the riding sag
- 11.11 Checking the basic setting of the fork
- 11.12 Adjusting the compression damping of the fork
- 11.13 Adjusting the rebound damping of the fork
- 11.14 Adjusting the spring preload of the fork (EXC, XCW, EXC Factory Edition)
- 11.15 Handlebar position
- 11.16 Adjusting the handlebar position
12 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
- 12.1 Raising the motorcycle with the lift stand
- 12.2 Removing the motorcycle from the lift stand
- 12.3 Bleeding the fork legs
- 12.4 Cleaning the dust boots of the fork legs
- 12.5 Loosening the fork protection
- 12.6 Positioning the fork protection
- 12.7 Removing the fork legs
- 12.8 Installing the fork legs
- 12.9 Removing the fork protector
- 12.10 Installing the fork protector
- 12.11 Removing the lower triple clamp (EXC, XCW)
- 12.12 Removing the lower triple clamp (Six Days, EXC Factory Edition)
- 12.13 Installing the lower triple clamp (EXC, XCW)
- 12.14 Installing the lower triple clamp (Six Days, EXC Factory Edition)
- 12.15 Checking the play of the steering head bearing
- 12.16 Adjusting the play of the steering head bearing
- 12.17 Greasing the steering head bearing
- 12.18 Removing the front fender
- 12.19 Installing the front fender
- 12.20 Removing the shock absorber
- 12.21 Installing the shock absorber
- 12.22 Removing the seat
- 12.23 Mounting the seat
- 12.24 Removing the air filter box lid
- 12.25 Installing the air filter box lid
- 12.26 Removing the air filter
- 12.27 Installing the air filter
- 12.28 Cleaning the air filter and air filter box
- 12.29 Sealing the air filter box
- 12.30 Removing the main silencer
- 12.31 Installing the main silencer
- 12.32 Changing the glass fiber yarn filling of the main silencer
- 12.33 Removing the fuel tank
- 12.34 Installing the fuel tank
- 12.35 Checking the chain for dirt
- 12.36 Cleaning the chain
- 12.37 Checking the chain tension
- 12.38 Adjusting the chain tension
- 12.39 Checking the chain, rear sprocket, engine sprocket and chain guide
- 12.40 Checking the frame
- 12.41 Checking the swingarm
- 12.42 Checking the routing of the throttle cable
- 12.43 Checking the rubber grip
- 12.44 Additionally securing the rubber grip
- 12.45 Adjusting the basic position of the clutch lever
- 12.46 Checking/correcting the fluid level of the hydraulic clutch
- 12.47 Changing the hydraulic clutch fluid
- 12.48 Removing the engine guard (Six Days, EXC Factory Edition)
- 12.49 Installing the engine guard (Six Days, EXC Factory Edition)
13 BRAKE SYSTEM
- 13.1 Checking the free travel of the hand brake lever
- 13.2 Adjusting free travel of hand brake lever (All EXC models)
- 13.3 Adjusting the basic position of the hand brake lever (All XC-W models)
- 13.4 Checking the brake discs
- 13.5 Checking the front brake fluid level
- 13.6 Adding front brake fluid
- 13.7 Checking the front brake linings
- 13.8 Changing the front brake linings
- 13.9 Checking the free travel of foot brake lever
- 13.10 Adjusting the basic position of the foot brake lever
- 13.11 Checking the rear brake fluid level
- 13.12 Adding brake fluid for the rear brake
- 13.13 Checking the rear brake linings
- 13.14 Changing the brake linings of the rear brake
14 WHEELS, TIRES
- 14.1 Removing the front wheel
- 14.2 Installing the front wheel
- 14.3 Removing the rear wheel
- 14.4 Installing the rear wheel
- 14.5 Checking the tire condition
- 14.6 Checking the tire air pressure
- 14.7 Checking the spoke tension
15 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- 15.1 Removing the battery (All 200/250/300 models)
- 15.2 Installing the battery (All 200/250/300 models)
- 15.3 Recharging the battery (All 200/250/300 models)
- 15.4 Changing the main fuse (All 200/250/300 models)
- 15.5 Removing the headlight mask with the headlight
- 15.6 Refitting the headlight mask with the headlight
- 15.7 Changing the headlight bulb
- 15.8 Changing the turn signal bulb (All EXC models)
- 15.9 Checking the headlight setting
- 15.10 Adjusting the headlight range
- 15.11 Changing the speedometer battery
16 COOLING SYSTEM
- 16.1 Cooling system
- 16.2 Checking the antifreeze and coolant level
- 16.3 Checking the coolant level
- 16.4 Draining the coolant
- 16.5 Refilling with coolant
17 TUNING THE ENGINE
- 17.1 Checking the play in the throttle cable
- 17.2 Adjusting the play in the throttle cable
- 17.3 Carburetor - idle
- 17.4 Carburetor - adjusting the idle speed
- 17.5 Emptying the carburetor float chamber
- 17.6 Checking the basic position of the shift lever
- 17.7 Adjusting the basic position of the shift lever
- 17.8 Engine characteristic - auxiliary spring (All 250/300 models)
- 17.9 Engine characteristic - setting the auxiliary spring (All 250/300 models)
18 SERVICE WORK ON THE ENGINE
- 18.1 Checking the gear oil level
- 18.2 Changing the gear oil
- 18.3 Draining the gear oil
- 18.4 Refilling with gear oil
- 18.5 Adding gear oil
19 CLEANING, CARE
- 19.1 Cleaning the motorcycle
- 19.2 Checks and maintenance steps for winter operation
20 STORAGE
- 20.1 Storage
- 20.2 Preparing for use after storage
21 TROUBLESHOOTING
22 TECHNICAL DATA
- 22.1 Engine
  - 22.1.1 All 125 models
  - 22.1.2 All 200 models
  - 22.1.3 All 250 models
  - 22.1.4 All 300 models
- 22.2 Engine tightening torques
  - 22.2.1 All 125/200 models
  - 22.2.2 All 250/300 models
- 22.3 Capacities
  - 22.3.1 Gear oil
  - 22.3.2 Coolant
  - 22.3.3 Fuel
- 22.4 Chassis
- 22.5 Electrical system
- 22.6 Tires
- 22.7 Fork
  - 22.7.1 125 EXC EU, all 200 models, 125 EXC Factory Edition EU
  - 22.7.2 250/300 EXC EU/AU, XC-W US, 250/300 EXC Factory Edition, 300 EXC BR
  - 22.7.3 125 EXC Six Days EU
  - 22.7.4 250/300 Six Days
- 22.8 Shock absorber
  - 22.8.1 All 125/200 models
  - 22.8.2 All 250/300 models
- 22.9 Chassis tightening torques
- 22.10 Carburetor
  - 22.10.1 All 125 models
  - 22.10.2 Carburetor tuning (All 125 models)
  - 22.10.3 200 EXC EU
  - 22.10.4 200 EXC AU
  - 22.10.5 200 XCW US
  - 22.10.6 Carburetor tuning (All 200 models)
  - 22.10.7 250 EXC EU, 250 EXC Six Days EU, 250 EXC Factory Edition EU
  - 22.10.8 250 EXC AU
  - 22.10.9 250 XCW US
  - 22.10.10 Carburetor tuning (All 250 models)
  - 22.10.11 300 EXC EU, 300 EXC Six Days EU, 300 EXC Factory Edition EU
  - 22.10.12 300 EXC AU
  - 22.10.13 300 XCW Six Days US, 300 XCW US, 300 EXC BR
  - 22.10.14 Carburetor tuning (All 300 models)
  - 22.10.15 General carburetor tuning
23 SUBSTANCES
24 AUXILIARY SUBSTANCES
25 STANDARDS
INDEX
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- D
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KTM EXC 125 EU 2015 Owner's Manual

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KTM EXC 125 EU 2015 Motorcycle Specification

The KTM EXC 125 EU 2015 is a high-performance enduro motorcycle, designed for both competitive racing and recreational off-road riding. It is powered by a lightweight, single-cylinder, 2-stroke engine with a displacement of 124.8 cc. The engine features a kickstarter system and a 6-speed transmission, providing the necessary versatility for varied terrains and conditions. The bike's frame is constructed from high-quality chrome-molybdenum steel, which ensures durability and optimal rigidity.

Suspension duties are handled by a robust WP-USD (Upside Down) front fork with a diameter of 48 mm and a PDS (Progressive Damping System) rear shock, offering exceptional handling and stability across rough terrain. The braking system includes a high-performance Brembo hydraulic system with a 260 mm front disc and a 220 mm rear disc, providing reliable stopping power.

The EXC 125 EU 2015 is equipped with a 9.5-liter fuel tank, which is sufficient for long rides without frequent refueling. The bike's dry weight is approximately 92.5 kg, making it one of the lightest in its class, which contributes to its agility and maneuverability. The ergonomics are rider-friendly with a comfortable seat height of 960 mm, allowing for better control and comfort during extended rides.

The motorcycle features advanced electronics, including an ignition system with digital CDI and a high-energy Kokusan generator, ensuring reliable starts and consistent performance. The robust design, combined with top-tier components, makes the KTM EXC 125 EU 2015 a standout choice for enduro enthusiasts seeking a balance of power, agility, and durability.

KTM EXC 125 EU 2015 Motorcycle F.A.Q.

How often should I perform regular maintenance on the KTM EXC 125 EU 2015?

Regular maintenance should be performed every 15 hours of riding or 1,000 kilometers, whichever comes first. This includes checking the oil level, air filter, brake fluid, and other essential components.

What type of oil is recommended for the KTM EXC 125 EU 2015?

The recommended oil for the KTM EXC 125 EU 2015 is a high-quality 2-stroke engine oil with a JASO FC or API TC classification.

How do I troubleshoot starting issues with my KTM EXC 125 EU 2015?

If the bike doesn't start, check the spark plug for wear or fouling, ensure the fuel is fresh, and verify that the choke is functioning. Also, inspect the battery and electrical connections.

What is the correct tire pressure for the KTM EXC 125 EU 2015?

The recommended tire pressure for the KTM EXC 125 EU 2015 is 1.0-1.2 bar (14.5-17.4 psi) for the front tire and 1.0-1.2 bar (14.5-17.4 psi) for the rear tire, adjusted according to riding conditions.

How do I adjust the suspension on my KTM EXC 125 EU 2015?

To adjust the suspension, refer to the owner's manual for the recommended settings based on your weight and riding style. Use the adjuster screws on the forks and shock absorber to fine-tune the preload, compression, and rebound damping.

What should I do if my KTM EXC 125 EU 2015 overheats?

If the motorcycle overheats, stop riding immediately and let the engine cool down. Check the coolant level and look for any leaks. Ensure the radiator is not blocked and that the cooling fan is operational.

How can I improve the performance of my KTM EXC 125 EU 2015?

Performance can be enhanced by installing a high-performance exhaust system, re-jetting the carburetor, and using high-quality fuel. Regular maintenance, such as cleaning the air filter and keeping the chain lubricated, also aids performance.

How do I replace the air filter on my KTM EXC 125 EU 2015?

To replace the air filter, remove the seat and the airbox cover. Take out the old air filter and replace it with a new, properly oiled filter. Ensure it is seated correctly before reassembling.

What are common signs of wear and tear on the KTM EXC 125 EU 2015?

Common signs of wear include unusual noises, decreased performance, difficulty starting, and visible wear on tires, brakes, and chain. Regular inspections can help identify these issues early.

How do I check the brake fluid level on my KTM EXC 125 EU 2015?

To check the brake fluid level, locate the brake fluid reservoir on the handlebars. Ensure the motorcycle is on a level surface and use the sight glass to verify that the fluid is between the minimum and maximum marks.