KTM bicycles are built using modern leading-edge production technologies
and equipped with the best components from renowned manufacturers.
Therefore, KTM grants the initial purchaser, in buying a completely
assembled bicycle, a guarantee of 5 years against material defects and
defects in workmanship (only by adherence to the prescribed maintenance
conditions: see below) for the frame (including rear swing arm) and 2
years for the fork (when it is a KTM product. Otherwise, the conditions
of the fork manufacturer apply). The 5 year guarantee on the frame will
only be granted when an annual inspection by an authorized KTM dealer -
according to the maintenance schedule and instructions delivered with
this operations manualtakes place. This must be confirmed with the
authorized KTM - dealer’s stamp and signature. If such an inspection and
maintenance is missed the warranty period is reduced from 5 years for
the frame to 3 years. The costs of the inspection and maintenance must
be borne by the owner of the KTM bicycle. KTM bicycles and KTM forks
made of carbon have a 3 year guarantee. Bicycles that are subject to
extreme stress (DH, dirt, freeride) are also limited to a 3 year
guarantee.
The warranty period begins from the date of purchase. This guarantee is
only granted to initial purchases from an authorized KTM dealer to the
exclusion of purchases via Internet auctions. In the case of a guarantee
claim, KTM has the option, in its sole discretion, to repair or replace
the defective parts. KTM reserves the right to xchange broken parts and
frames for new parts of the technical niveau and design of the current
model year. Parts that are not defective can only be replaced at the
guarantee-holder’s expense. Wear and tear parts, as long as they become
damaged through normal wear and tear are excluded from the warranty.
These parts are as follows: Rims in conjunction with rim brakes, paint,
brake pads and brake discs, saddle, grips, tyres, handlebar, stem, seat
post, bearings and the seals of moving parts, sprockets, chain wheels,
derailleur or chain guide wheels, brake and gear cables, bulbs. KTM can
not honour any guarantee claim for damage caused by alteration or
assembly of any part not appropriate to the respective bicycle type or
by misuse.
At the end of the operation manual is a handover protocol. When this is
acknowledged and signed by the consumer, a copy is retained by the
dealer to store in the customer file. This protocol must be presented
together with the defective bicycle or part in the event of a guarantee
claim. It is regarded as proof of sale, without which no reclamation is
possible.
The guarantee is valid worldwide. To claim the warranty take your
guarantee certificate to the place of purchase. The dealer will then
take the necessary action. If this is not possible, please contact the
national KTM importer. A warranty cannot be invoked if changes to the
original construction or equipment have been made or the bicycle has
been used under abnormal conditions. With this guarantee KTM grants a
voluntary manufacturer’s warranty. Additional claims from national
warranty rights remain unaffected.