Contents

1 MEANS OF REPRESENTATION
- 1.1 Symbols used
- 1.2 Formats used
2 SAFETY ADVICE
- 2.1 Use definition intended use
- 2.2 Misuse
- 2.3 Safety advice
- 2.4 Degrees of risk and symbols
- 2.5 Tampering warning
- 2.6 Safe operation
- 2.7 Protective clothing
- 2.8 Work rules
- 2.9 Environment
- 2.10 Owner's Manual
3 IMPORTANT NOTES
- 3.1 Manufacturer warranty, implied warranty
- 3.2 Fuel, auxiliary substances
- 3.3 Spare parts, technical 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 Vehicle identification 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 article number
6 CONTROLS
- 6.1 Clutch lever
- 6.2 Hand brake lever
- 6.3 Throttle grip
- 6.4 Stop button (All EXC models)
- 6.5 Stop button (All XCW models)
- 6.6 Horn button (All EXC models)
- 6.7 Light switch (All EXC models)
- 6.8 Light switch (All XCW models)
- 6.9 Turn signal switch (All EXC models)
- 6.10 Emergency OFF switch (All EXC models)
- 6.11 Start button
- 6.12 Map switch (All special models)
- 6.13 Overview of indicator lights (All EXC models)
- 6.14 Overview of indicator lights (All XCW models)
- 6.15 Opening the fuel tank filler cap
- 6.16 Closing the fuel tank filler cap
- 6.17 Opening 2-stroke oil tank cap
- 6.18 Closing 2-stroke oil tank cap
- 6.19 Supporting strap (All ERZBERGRODEO models)
- 6.20 Cold start button
- 6.21 Idle speed adjusting screw
- 6.22 Shift lever
- 6.23 Foot brake lever
- 6.24 Side stand
- 6.25 Steering lock (All EXC models)
- 6.26 Locking the steering (All EXC models)
- 6.27 Unlocking the steering (All EXC models)
7 COMBINATION INSTRUMENT
- 7.1 Combination instrument overview
- 7.2 Activation and test
- 7.3 Setting kilometers or miles
- 7.4 Adjusting combination instrument function
- 7.5 Setting the clock
- 7.6 Viewing the lap time
- 7.7 Display mode SPEED (speed)
- 7.8 Display mode SPEED/H (operating hours)
- 7.9 Setup menu
- 7.10 Adjusting 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 Adjusting 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 preparing for first use
- 8.2 Running in the engine
- 8.3 Starting power of lithium-ion batteries at low temperatures
- 8.4 Preparing the vehicle for difficult operating conditions
- 8.5 Preparing the vehicle for riding on dry sand
- 8.6 Preparing the vehicle for riding on wet sand
- 8.7 Preparing the vehicle for riding on wet and muddy circuits
- 8.8 Preparing vehicle for high temperatures or slow riding
- 8.9 Preparing the vehicle for low temperatures or snow
9 RIDING INSTRUCTIONS
- 9.1 Checks and maintenance measures when preparing for use
- 9.2 Starting the vehicle
- 9.3 Starting off
- 9.4 Shifting, riding
- 9.5 Braking
- 9.6 Stopping, parking
- 9.7 Transporting
- 9.8 Refueling
- 9.9 Adding 2-stroke oil
10 SERVICE SCHEDULE
- 10.1 Additional information
- 10.2 Required work
- 10.3 Recommended work
11 TUNING THE CHASSIS
- 11.1 Checking the basic chassis setting with the rider's weight
- 11.2 Compression damping of the 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 dimension of the rear wheel unloaded
- 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
- 11.15 Handlebar position
- 11.16 Adjusting the handlebar position
12 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
- 12.1 Raising the motorcycle with a 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 Removing the fork protector
- 12.6 Installing the fork protector
- 12.7 Removing the fork legs
- 12.8 Installing the fork legs
- 12.9 Removing the lower triple clamp (All standard XC-W models, All standard EXC models)
- 12.10 Removing the lower triple clamp (All special models)
- 12.11 Installing the lower triple clamp (All standard XC-W models, All standard EXC models)
- 12.12 Installing the lower triple clamp (All special models)
- 12.13 Checking steering head bearing play
- 12.14 Adjusting the steering head bearing play
- 12.15 Lubricating the steering head bearing
- 12.16 Removing front fender
- 12.17 Installing front fender
- 12.18 Removing the shock absorber
- 12.19 Installing the shock absorber
- 12.20 Removing the seat
- 12.21 Mounting the seat
- 12.22 Removing the air filter box cover
- 12.23 Installing the air filter box cover
- 12.24 Removing the air filter
- 12.25 Installing the air filter
- 12.26 Cleaning the air filter and air filter box
- 12.27 Preparing air filter box cover for securing
- 12.28 Removing the main silencer
- 12.29 Installing the main silencer
- 12.30 Changing the glass fiber yarn filling of the main silencer
- 12.31 Removing the fuel tank
- 12.32 Installing the fuel tank
- 12.33 Checking the chain for dirt
- 12.34 Cleaning the chain
- 12.35 Checking the chain tension
- 12.36 Adjusting the chain tension
- 12.37 Checking the chain, rear sprocket, engine sprocket, and chain guide
- 12.38 Checking the frame
- 12.39 Checking the link fork
- 12.40 Checking the throttle cable routing
- 12.41 Checking the rubber grip
- 12.42 Adjusting the basic position of the clutch lever
- 12.43 Checking/correcting the fluid level of the hydraulic clutch
- 12.44 Changing the hydraulic clutch fluid
- 12.45 Removing the engine guard (All special models)
- 12.46 Installing the engine guard (All special models)
13 BRAKE SYSTEM
- 13.1 Checking the free travel of the hand brake lever
- 13.2 Adjusting the free travel of the handbrake lever (All EXC models)
- 13.3 Adjusting the basic position of the hand brake lever (All XCW 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 brake linings of the front brake
- 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 rear brake fluid
- 13.13 Checking the brake linings of the rear brake
- 13.14 Changing the rear brake linings
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 tire pressure
- 14.7 Checking spoke tension
15 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- 15.1 Removing the 12-V battery
- 15.2 Installing the 12-V battery
- 15.3 Charging the 12-V battery
- 15.4 Changing main fuse
- 15.5 Changing the fuses of individual electrical power consumers
- 15.6 Removing the headlight mask with the headlight
- 15.7 Installing the headlight mask with the headlight
- 15.8 Changing the headlight bulb
- 15.9 Changing the turn signal bulb (All EXC models)
- 15.10 Checking the headlight setting
- 15.11 Adjusting the headlight range
- 15.12 Changing the combination instrument battery
- 15.13 Diagnostics connector
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
- 16.6 Changing the 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 Setting the characteristic map of the throttle response
- 17.4 Adjusting the idle speed
- 17.5 Programming ambient air pressure
- 17.6 Ignition curve plug-in connector
- 17.7 Changing the ignition timing map (All standard XC-W models, All standard EXC models)
- 17.8 Checking the basic position of the shift lever
- 17.9 Adjusting the basic position of the shift lever
18 SERVICE WORK ON THE ENGINE
- 18.1 Changing the fuel screen
- 18.2 Checking 2-stroke oil level
- 18.3 Priming oil pump
- 18.4 Cleaning the oil screen in the oil tank
- 18.5 Checking the gear oil level
- 18.6 Changing the gear oil
- 18.7 Adding the 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 BLINK CODE
23 TECHNICAL DATA
- 23.1 Engine
  - 23.1.1 All 250 models
  - 23.1.2 All 300 models
- 23.2 Engine tightening torques
- 23.3 Capacities
  - 23.3.1 Gear oil
  - 23.3.2 Coolant
  - 23.3.3 Fuel
- 23.4 Chassis
- 23.5 Electrical system
- 23.6 Tires
- 23.7 Fork
- 23.8 Shock absorber
- 23.9 Chassis tightening torques
24 SUBSTANCES
25 AUXILIARY SUBSTANCES
26 STANDARDS
27 INDEX OF SPECIAL TERMS
28 LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS
29 LIST OF SYMBOLS
- 29.1 Red symbols
- 29.2 Yellow and orange symbols
- 29.3 Green and blue symbols
INDEX
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- C
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KTM EXC 250 TPI 2022 Owner's Manual

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KTM EXC 250 TPI 2022 Motorcycle Specification

The KTM EXC 250 TPI 2022 is a high-performance enduro motorcycle designed for off-road enthusiasts, offering advanced technology and robust engineering. It features a 249cc, 2-stroke, single-cylinder engine equipped with Transfer Port Injection (TPI) technology, which ensures precise fuel injection for improved performance, reduced emissions, and enhanced fuel efficiency. The engine is paired with a 6-speed transmission that provides smooth and responsive gear shifts, ideal for varied off-road conditions.

The bike's frame is a lightweight, high-strength chrome-molybdenum steel central-tube design, ensuring excellent stability and flexibility. The WP XPLOR front forks and WP XPLOR PDS rear shock absorber provide exceptional handling and comfort, with adjustable settings to tailor the suspension to rider preferences and terrain demands. Braking is handled by Brembo calipers and lightweight wave discs, ensuring reliable stopping power in all conditions.

The KTM EXC 250 TPI 2022 also includes a high-tech, lightweight lithium-ion battery, contributing to the bike's overall reduced weight and enhancing its agility. The ergonomics are rider-friendly, with a comfortable seat, well-placed handlebars, and a narrow profile that allows for better control and maneuverability. The bike is equipped with a high-capacity fuel tank, ensuring longer riding intervals, and a digital display that provides essential information at a glance.

With an emphasis on durability, the bike features robust plastics and high-quality components designed to withstand tough off-road environments. The KTM EXC 250 TPI 2022 represents a fusion of cutting-edge technology and practical design, making it a formidable choice for any serious enduro rider.

KTM EXC 250 TPI 2022 Motorcycle F.A.Q.

How often should I change the oil on my KTM EXC 250 TPI 2022?

It is recommended to change the oil every 10 hours of riding or after every race for optimal performance and engine longevity.

What is the correct tire pressure for the KTM EXC 250 TPI 2022?

The recommended tire pressure for the KTM EXC 250 TPI 2022 is 12 psi for the front tire and 12 psi for the rear tire, but this can vary based on terrain and riding style.

Why is my KTM EXC 250 TPI 2022 not starting?

Ensure the battery is charged, the fuel is fresh, and the spark plug is clean. If the problem persists, check the fuel pump and injector for blockages.

How do I adjust the suspension on my KTM EXC 250 TPI 2022?

To adjust the suspension, refer to the owner's manual for specific settings. Generally, adjustments can be made to the preload, compression, and rebound damping to suit your weight and riding conditions.

What maintenance should be performed after every ride?

After every ride, clean the motorcycle, check the chain tension, inspect the tires for damage, and ensure all bolts and nuts are tightened to the specified torque.

How do I clean the air filter on my KTM EXC 250 TPI 2022?

Remove the air filter, wash it with a suitable cleaner, rinse with water, and let it dry completely. Apply air filter oil before reinstalling.

What type of coolant should I use for the KTM EXC 250 TPI 2022?

Use a high-quality, ethylene glycol-based coolant with corrosion inhibitors, ideally one that's ready-mixed for off-road motorcycles.

How can I increase the fuel efficiency of my KTM EXC 250 TPI 2022?

Maintain proper tire pressure, ensure the air filter is clean, and avoid aggressive throttle usage to maximize fuel efficiency.

What should I do if my KTM EXC 250 TPI 2022 overheats?

Stop the motorcycle immediately, let the engine cool down, check the coolant level, and inspect for any leaks or radiator damage.

How do I properly store my KTM EXC 250 TPI 2022 during the off-season?

Clean the motorcycle thoroughly, drain or stabilize the fuel, disconnect the battery, and store it in a dry place. Consider elevating the bike to prevent tire flat-spotting.