Motorcycle Glossary
Speedometer cable
In Turkish: Kilometre teli
In short
A speedometer cable is the flexible sheathed cable that carries rotation from the speedometer drive gear at the wheel hub to a mechanical speedometer.
It is used on motorcycles and scooters with mechanical instruments; the drive gear is usually in the front wheel hub. Electronic dashboards use a speed sensor instead.
- A flickering needle, or one that does not move, points to a cable or drive gear fault.
- Sharp bends and lack of lubrication cause the inner cable to snap.
- Speedometer accuracy depends on the front tyre size.
Also known as (including Turkish names)
- Km teli
- Kilometre saati teli
- Speedo cable
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Last updated: October 9, 2026
