KTM 450 EXC USA Motorcycle User Manual


 
SUBSTANCES 105
Brake fluid DOT 4 / DOT 5.1
According to
DOT
Guideline
Use only brake fluid that complies with the specified standards (see specifications on the container) and that possesses the corre-
sponding properties. KTM recommends Castrol and Motorex
®
products.
Supplier
Castrol
RESPONSE BRAKE FLUID SUPER DOT 4
Motorex
®
Brake Fluid DOT 5.1
Coolant
Guideline
Use only suitable coolant (also in countries with high temperatures). Use of low-quality antifreeze can lead to corrosion and foam-
ing. KTM recommends Motorex
®
products.
Mixture ratio
Antifreeze protection: 25… 45 °C (13…
49 °F)
50 % corrosion inhibitor/antifreeze
50 % distilled water
Coolant (mixed ready to use)
Antifreeze 40 °C (40 °F)
Supplier
Motorex
®
Anti Freeze
Engine oil (SAE 10W/50)
According to
JASO T903 MA ( p. 109)
SAE ( p. 109) (SAE 10W/50)
Guideline
Use only engine oils that comply with the specified standards (see specifications on the container) and that possess the corre-
sponding properties. KTM recommends Motorex
®
products.
Synthetic engine oil
Supplier
Motorex
®
Cross Power 4T
Fork oil (SAE 5)
According to
SAE ( p. 109) (SAE 5)
Guideline
Use only oils that comply with the specified standards (see specifications on the container) and that possess the corresponding
properties. KTM recommends Motorex
®
products.
Supplier
Motorex
®
Racing Fork Oil
Shock absorber oil (SAE 2,5) (50180342S1)
According to
SAE ( p. 109) (SAE 2,5)
Guideline
Use only oils that comply with the specified standards (see specifications on the container) and that possesses the corresponding
properties.