# Speedometer cable

> A speedometer cable is the flexible sheathed cable that carries rotation from the speedometer drive gear at the wheel hub to a mechanical speedometer.

- **Also known as:** Km teli, Kilometre saati teli, Speedo cable
- **Turkish term:** Kilometre teli
- **Category:** [Speedometer Cables & Drives](https://motorsikletparcasi.com/en/category/speedometer-cables-and-drives)
- **Page:** https://motorsikletparcasi.com/en/glossary/speedometer-cable

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](https://motorsikletparcasi.com/en/glossary/tyre-size).

## Related terms

- [Tyre size](https://motorsikletparcasi.com/en/glossary/tyre-size): A tyre size is the code giving tread width (mm), aspect ratio (%) and rim diameter (inches), e.g. 120/70-17.
- [Throttle cable](https://motorsikletparcasi.com/en/glossary/throttle-cable): A throttle cable transmits the twist grip's movement to the carburettor slide or throttle butterfly.

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