2006-2016 KTM 125/200/250/300 SX, EXC, XC, XC-WMaintenance schedule

Motocross / enduro / cross-country - 125-300cc two-stroke

Scheduled against engine operating hours, plus a per-race trigger and an annual item.

Verified

Every interval on this page was read directly from the OEM chart.

Intervals

Every 10 operating hours/after every race
Once after 10 operating hours
Every 20 operating hours
Every 40 operating hours
Annually

Full schedule (104 items)

2006-2016 KTM 125/200/250/300 SX, EXC, XC, XC-W scheduled maintenance items and intervals
Item	Action	Interval
Check all control elements for smooth operation	Inspect	Every 10 hrs
Check all control elements for smooth operation	Inspect	Every 10 hrs
Check brake fluid level	Inspect	Every 10 hrs
Check brake fluid level	Inspect	Every 10 hrs
Check brake pads for wear	Inspect	Every 10 hrs
Check brake pads for wear	Inspect	Every 10 hrs
Check brake performance	Inspect	Every 10 hrs
Check brake performance	Inspect	Every 10 hrs
Check chain, rear sprockets and chain guides for wear, fitment and tension	Inspect	Every 10 hrs
Check chain, rear sprockets and chain guides for wear, fitment and tension	Inspect	Every 10 hrs
Check cooling liquid level	Inspect	Every 10 hrs
Check cooling liquid level	Inspect	Every 10 hrs
Check exhaust system for leaks and fitment	Inspect	Every 10 hrs
Check exhaust system for leaks and fitment	Inspect	Every 10 hrs
Check fuel lines for leaks	Inspect	Every 10 hrs
Check fuel lines for leaks	Inspect	Every 10 hrs
Check gear box oil level	Inspect	Every 10 hrs
Check gear box oil level	Inspect	Every 10 hrs
Check horn for function	Inspect	Every 10 hrs
Check horn for function	Inspect	Every 10 hrs
Check lights for function	Inspect	Every 10 hrs
Check lights for function	Inspect	Every 10 hrs
Check shock absorber and fork for leaks and function	Inspect	Every 10 hrs
Check shock absorber and fork for leaks and function	Inspect	Every 10 hrs
Check spark plugs, adjust distance between electrodes	Adjust	Every 10 hrs
Check spark plugs, adjust distance between electrodes	Adjust	Every 10 hrs
Check spoke tension and rim joint	Inspect	Every 10 hrs
Check spoke tension and rim joint	Inspect	Every 10 hrs
Check the fluid level in the master cylinder of the hydraulic clutch	Inspect	Every 10 hrs
Check the fluid level in the master cylinder of the hydraulic clutch	Inspect	Every 10 hrs
Check the screws on the kick starter and shift lever for a tight fit	Inspect	Every 10 hrs
Check the screws on the kick starter and shift lever for a tight fit	Inspect	Every 10 hrs
Check tires for pressure and wear	Inspect	Every 10 hrs
Check tires for pressure and wear	Inspect	Every 10 hrs
Clean air filter and filter box	Clean	Every 10 hrs / 12 mo
Clean air filter and filter box	Clean	Every 10 hrs / 12 mo
Clean dust bellows	Clean	Every 10 hrs
Clean dust bellows	Clean	Every 10 hrs
Clean the spark-plug connector and check for a tight fit	Clean	Every 10 hrs
Clean the spark-plug connector and check for a tight fit	Clean	Every 10 hrs
Lubricate chain, Clean and grease the adjusting screws on the chain tensioner	Clean, Lubricate	Every 10 hrs
Lubricate chain, Clean and grease the adjusting screws on the chain tensioner	Clean, Lubricate	Every 10 hrs
SISSAHC Bleed fork legs	Inspect	Every 10 hrs
SISSAHC Bleed fork legs	Inspect	Every 10 hrs
SLEEHW Check tires and air pressure	Inspect	Every 10 hrs
SLEEHW Check tires and air pressure	Inspect	Every 10 hrs
Check gear box oil level	Inspect	Every 20 hrs
Check gear box oil level	Inspect	Every 20 hrs
Clean air filter and filter box	Clean	Every 20 hrs
Clean air filter and filter box	Clean	Every 20 hrs
Clean and lubricate chain, check tension and adjust if necessary	Clean, Lubricate, Adjust	Every 20 hrs
Clean and lubricate chain, check tension and adjust if necessary	Clean, Lubricate, Adjust	Every 20 hrs
Empty and clean float chamber	Clean	Every 20 hrs / 12 mo
Empty and clean float chamber	Clean	Every 20 hrs / 12 mo
Lubricate and adjust cables and nipples	Lubricate, Adjust	Every 20 hrs
Lubricate and adjust cables and nipples	Lubricate, Adjust	Every 20 hrs
Remove, clean and oil the throttle slide	Clean	Every 20 hrs
Remove, clean and oil the throttle slide	Clean	Every 20 hrs
Treat blank metal parts (with the exception of brake and exhaust systems)	Inspect	Every 20 hrs
Treat blank metal parts (with the exception of brake and exhaust systems)	Inspect	Every 20 hrs
Treat ignition and steering locks and light switches with contact spray	Inspect	Every 20 hrs
Treat ignition and steering locks and light switches with contact spray	Inspect	Every 20 hrs
Change gear box oil	Replace	Every 30 hrs / 12 mo
Change gear box oil	Replace	Every 30 hrs / 12 mo
Check brake fluid level, lining thickness, brake lining	Inspect	Every 30 hrs
Check brake fluid level, lining thickness, brake lining	Inspect	Every 30 hrs
Check cables for damage, smooth operation, bends; adjust and lubricate STRAP-NO-DDA	Lubricate, Adjust	Every 30 hrs
Check cables for damage, smooth operation, bends; adjust and lubricate STRAP-NO-DDA	Lubricate, Adjust	Every 30 hrs
Check clearance of wheel bearings	Inspect	Every 30 hrs
Check clearance of wheel bearings	Inspect	Every 30 hrs
Check cooling system for leaks, check quantity of antifreeze	Inspect	Every 30 hrs / 12 mo
Check cooling system for leaks, check quantity of antifreeze	Inspect	Every 30 hrs / 12 mo
Check electric wires for damage and bends	Inspect	Every 30 hrs
Check electric wires for damage and bends	Inspect	Every 30 hrs
Check function of electric systems (low beam, high beam, break light, indicator,	Inspect	Every 30 hrs
Check function of electric systems (low beam, high beam, break light, indicator,	Inspect	Every 30 hrs
Check headlamp setting	Inspect	Every 30 hrs
Check headlamp setting	Inspect	Every 30 hrs
Check idle speed setting	Inspect	Every 30 hrs / 12 mo
Check idle speed setting	Inspect	Every 30 hrs / 12 mo
Check swing arm bearings	Inspect	Every 30 hrs
Check swing arm bearings	Inspect	Every 30 hrs
Check the screws and guide bolts on the brake system for a tight fit	Inspect	Every 30 hrs
Check the screws and guide bolts on the brake system for a tight fit	Inspect	Every 30 hrs
Check tightness of all chassis screws (triple clamps, fork leg axle passage	Inspect	Every 30 hrs
Check tightness of all chassis screws (triple clamps, fork leg axle passage	Inspect	Every 30 hrs
Check/adjust smooth operation and free travel of handbrake/foot brake lever	Adjust	Every 30 hrs
Check/adjust smooth operation and free travel of handbrake/foot brake lever	Adjust	Every 30 hrs
Check/adjust steering head bearings	Adjust	Every 30 hrs
Check/adjust steering head bearings	Adjust	Every 30 hrs
ENGLISH Check that vent hoses are not damaged or bent	Inspect	Every 30 hrs / 12 mo
ENGLISH Check that vent hoses are not damaged or bent	Inspect	Every 30 hrs / 12 mo
Renew spark plugs	Replace	Every 30 hrs
Renew spark plugs	Replace	Every 30 hrs
ROTERUBRAC Check the carburetor connection boot and intake flange for cracks or leaks	Inspect	Every 30 hrs / 12 mo
ROTERUBRAC Check the carburetor connection boot and intake flange for cracks or leaks	Inspect	Every 30 hrs / 12 mo
SEKARB Check brake lines for damage and leaks	Inspect	Every 30 hrs
SEKARB Check brake lines for damage and leaks	Inspect	Every 30 hrs
Bleed fork legs regulary	Inspect	Every 40 hrs
Bleed fork legs regulary	Inspect	Every 40 hrs
Remove and clean dust bellows regularly	Clean	Every 40 hrs
Remove and clean dust bellows regularly	Clean	Every 40 hrs
Check tightness of screws, nuts and hose clamps regularly	Inspect	Every 12 mo
Check tightness of screws, nuts and hose clamps regularly	Inspect	Every 12 mo

Every row above is factory schedule, straight from the chart. Intervals are shown in hrs.

Legend

periodic — Item is marked in this interval column

From the manual

A clean motorcycle can be checked more quickly, which saves money (the manual's own note at the head of the chart).
Work in the service schedule must be carried out by an authorised KTM workshop and recorded, otherwise warranty claims are void.

Source: KTM Owner's Manual 2006 125/200/250/300 SX, EXC, XC, XC-W (Art. no. 3.211.72EN) · Chart read from the 2006 manual. Intervals change between model years — confirm against yours.

Always confirm intervals, torque specs and part numbers against your own service manual. This site is a shopping aid, not a repair manual.

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