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OWNER'S MANUAL 2010
450 EXC USA
530 EXC USA
Art. no. 3211468en
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DEAR KTM CUSTOMER 1 DEAR KTM CUSTOMER Congratulations on your decision to purchase a KTM motorcycle. You are now the owner of a state-of-the-art sports motorcycle that will give you enormous pleasure if you service and maintain it accordingly. We wish you great pleasure riding the vehicle! Enter the serial numbers of your vehicle below. Chassis number ( p. 12) Dealer's stamp Engine number ( p. 12) Key number ( p. 12) The owner's manual corresponded to the latest state of this series at the time
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Preparing for rides at high temperature and slow speed..... 30 MEANS OF REPRESENTATION ............................................ 4 Preparing for rides at low temperatures or in snow ............ 30 IMPORTANT INFORMATION ................................................ 5 RIDING INSTRUCTIONS .................................................... 31 Overview of labels............................................................ 6 Checks before putting into oper
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 3 Cleaning the chain......................................................... 52 Checking engine oil level................................................ 81 Checking the chain tension ............................................ 52 Changing engine oil and oil filter, cleaning engine oil screenx ..................................................................... 82 Checking chain tension when fitting rear wheel ................ 53 Draining engine oil, cleaning engine oil scre
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MEANS OF REPRESENTATION 4 Symbols used The symbols used are explained in the following. 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). All work marked with this symbol requires specialist knowledge and technical understanding. In the interest of your own safety, have these jobs done in an authorized KTM workshop! There, your motorcycle will be serviced optimally by specially trained experts using the speci
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION 5 Use definition KTM sport motorcycles are designed and built to withstand the normal stresses and strains of competitive use. The motorcycles com- ply with currently valid regulations and categories of the top international motorsport organizations. Info The motorcycle is authorized for use on public roads in the homologated (reduced) version only. In the derestricted version, the motorcycle must be used only on closed off properties remote from public road traffic. The mo
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION 6 – Turn handle of the fuel tap to the OFF position. (Figure 500137-10 p. 22) – Use straps or other suitable devices to secure the motorcycle against accidents or falling over. Environment Motorcycling is a wonderful sport and we naturally hope that you can enjoy it to the full. However, it is a potential problem for the environment and can lead to conflicts with other persons. But if you use your motorcycle responsibly, you can ensure that such prob- lems and conflicts d
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION 7 500251-01 Type label for the USA Fuel evaporative system information 100841-01 Chain tension information 500255-01 Information on putting into operation 700210-01 100840-01 Emission control information
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION 8 100839-01 Noise emission information Notes/warnings Pay close attention to the notes/warnings. Info Various information and warning labels are affixed to the vehicle. Do not remove information/warning labels. If they are miss- ing, you or others may not recognize potential hazards and may therefore be injured. Grades of risks Danger Identifies a danger that will immediately and invariably lead to fatal or serious permanent injury if the appropriate measures are not taken.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION 9 Tampering warning Tampering with the noise control system is prohibited. Federal law prohibits the following acts or the causing thereof: 1 The removal or rendering inoperative by any person, other than for purposes of maintenance, repair, or replacement, of any device or element of design incorporated into any new vehicle for the purpose of noise control prior to its sale or delivery to the ultimate purchaser or while it is in use; or 2 The use of the vehicle after such
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VIEW OF VEHICLE 10 3V .1 iew of the vehicle from the left front (example) 300399-10 1 Side stand 2 Shift lever 3 Chain guide 4 Fuel tap 5 Air filter box lid 6 Clutch lever 7 Light switch, headlight flasher button, flasher switch, horn button 8 Hand brake lever
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VIEW OF VEHICLE 11 V 3.2 iew of the vehicle from the right rear (example) 300398-10 1 Level viewer for brake fluid, rear 2 Fork compression adjustment 3 Foot brake pedal 4 Kickstarter 5 Horn 6 Ignition switch 7 Fork rebound adjustment 8 Filler cap 9 Shock absorber compression adjustment 10 Shock absorber rebound adjustment
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LOCATION OF SERIAL NUMBERS 12 4C .1 hassis number The chassis number is stamped on the steering head on the right. 500127-10 4T .2 ype label The type label USA is fixed to the front of the steering head. 300402-10 The type label Canada is fixed to the front of the front pipe. 300403-10 4K .3 ey number The key number is provided on the KEYCODECARD. Info You need the key number to order a spare key. Keep the KEYCODECARD in a safe place. 300397-10 4E .4 ngine number The engine number is s
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LOCATION OF SERIAL NUMBERS 13 4F .5 ork part number The fork part number is stamped on the inner side of the fork stub. 100801-10 4S .6 hock absorber part number The shock absorber part number is stamped on the top of the shock absorber above the adjusting ring on the engine side. 500129-10
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CONTROLS 14 5C .1 lutch lever The clutch lever is fitted on the left side of the handlebar. The clutch is hydraulically operated and self-adjusting. 500133-10 5H .2 and brake lever Hand brake lever is located on the right side of the handlebar. The hand brake lever is used to activate the front brake. 400196-10 5E .3 mergency OFF switch The emergency OFF switch is fitted on the left side of the handlebar. Possible states Ignition off – In this position, the ignition circuit is interrupted,
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CONTROLS 15 L 5.6 ight switch Light switch is fitted on the left side of the handlebar. Possible states Low beam on – Light switch is turned downward. In this position, the low beam and tail light are switched on. High beam on – Light switch is turned upward. In this position, the high beam and tail light are switched on. 500142-10 5H .7 ighlight flasher button Headlight flasher button is fitted on the left side of the handlebar. Possible states • Headlight flasher button is in home position
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CONTROLS 16 S 5.11 peedometer – Press the key to change the display mode or change to one of the Setup menus. – Press the key to control different functions. – Press the key to control different functions. Info When the vehicle is delivered, only the SPEED/H and SPEED/ODO display modes are activated. 400312-01 5S .12 peedometer activation and test Activating the speedometer: The speedometer is activated when one of the keys is pressed or a signal is received from the wheel speed sensor. Display
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CONTROLS 17 – Press the button for 3 - 5 seconds. The settings are stored and the setup menu is closed. Info If no button is actuated for 20 seconds or there is no signal from the wheel speed sensor, then the settings are automatically stored and the setup menu closed. 5S .15 etting the clock Condition The motorcycle is stationary. – Press the button briefly and repeatedly until CLK appears at the bottom right of the display. – Press the button for 3 - 5 seconds. The hour display flashes. – Set
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CONTROLS 18 Info If no button is pressed for 20 seconds, or if a pulse arrives from the wheel speed sensor, the settings are stored automatically and the Setup menu is closed. 5Q .17 uerying the lap time Info This function can be called only if lap times are measured. Condition The motorcycle is stationary. – Press the button briefly and repeatedly until LAP appears at the bottom right of the display. – Press the button briefly. LAP 1 appears on the left side of the display. – Laps 1-10 can be d
