KTM 690 SMC R 2019 Owner's manual

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OWNER'S MANUAL 2019
690 SMC R
Art. no. 3213922en
DEAR KTM CUSTOMER
*3213922en*
3213922en
08/2019
DEAR KTM CUSTOMER
Congratulations on your decision to purchase a KTM motorcycle. You are now the owner of a state-of-the-art
sports vehicle that will continue giving you pleasure for a long time if you maintain it properly. We wish you good
and safe riding at all times!
Enter the serial numbers of your vehicle below.
Vehicle identification number ( p. 32) Dealer's stamp
Engine number ( p. 33)
Key number ( p. 33)
The Owner's Manual contained the latest information for this model series at the time of going to print. However,
minor differences due to further developments in design cannot be ruled out completely.
All specifications contained herein are non-binding. KTM Sportmotorcycle GmbH specifically reserves the right
to modify or delete technical specifications, prices, colors, forms, materials, services, designs, equipment, etc.,
without prior notice and without specifying reasons, to adapt these to local conditions, as well as to stop produc-
tion of a particular model without prior notice. KTM accepts no liability for delivery options, deviations from fig-
ures and descriptions, misprints, and other errors. The models portrayed partly contain special equipment that
does not belong to the regular scope of supply.
© 2019 KTM Sportmotorcycle GmbH, Mattighofen Austria
All rights reserved
DEAR KTM CUSTOMER
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Reproduction, even in part, as well as copying of all kinds, is permitted only with the express written permission
of the copyright owner.
ISO 9001(12 100 6061)
KTM applies quality assurance processes that lead to the highest possible product quality as
defined in the ISO 9001 international quality management standard.
Issued by: TÃœV Management Service
KTM Sportmotorcycle GmbH
Stallhofnerstraße 3
5230 Mattighofen, Austria
This document is valid for the following models:
690 SMC R US (F9775S9)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 MEANS OF REPRESENTATION ...................... 9
1.1 Symbols used .................................... 9
1.2 Formats used................................... 10
2 SAFETY ADVICE.......................................... 11
2.1 Use definition – intended use............ 11
2.2 Misuse............................................ 11
2.3 Safety advice................................... 11
2.4 Degrees of risk and symbols.............. 12
2.5 Overview of labels ............................ 14
2.6 Reporting safety defects ................... 18
2.7 Noise emission warranty ................... 19
2.8 Operating noise warning ................... 19
2.9 Manufacturer warranty for the
exhaust monitoring system................ 20
2.10 Consumer rights............................... 21
2.11 Tampering warning........................... 21
2.12 Safe operation ................................. 22
2.13 Protective clothing ........................... 23
2.14 Work rules....................................... 23
2.15 Environment.................................... 24
2.16 Owner's Manual ............................... 24
3 IMPORTANT NOTES.................................... 25
3.1 Manufacturer and implied warranty.... 25
3.2 Fuel, auxiliary substances ................. 25
3.3 Spare parts, accessories ................... 25
3.4 Service ........................................... 26
3.5 Figures ........................................... 26
3.6 Customer service.............................. 26
4 VIEW OF VEHICLE ...................................... 28
4.1 View of vehicle, front left (example) ... 28
4.2 View of vehicle, rear right
(example)........................................ 30
5 SERIAL NUMBERS ..................................... 32
5.1 Vehicle identification number............ 32
5.2 Type label ....................................... 32
5.3 Key number..................................... 33
5.4 Engine number ................................ 33
5.5 Fork part number ............................. 34
5.6 Shock absorber article number .......... 34
6 CONTROLS................................................. 35
6.1 Clutch lever..................................... 35
6.2 Hand brake lever.............................. 35
6.3 Throttle grip .................................... 36
6.4 Horn button..................................... 36
6.5 Light switch .................................... 37
6.6 Turn signal switch............................ 37
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6.7 Emergency OFF switch ..................... 38
6.8 Start button..................................... 39
6.9 ABS button ..................................... 39
6.10 Combination switch.......................... 40
6.11 Ignition and steering lock.................. 42
6.12 Overview of indicator lamps .............. 43
6.13 Seat unlocking................................. 44
6.14 Grab handles ................................... 45
6.15 Passenger foot pegs ......................... 45
6.16 Shift lever ....................................... 46
6.17 Foot brake lever ............................... 47
6.18 Side stand....................................... 47
6.19 Opening fuel tank filler cap............... 48
6.20 Closing the fuel tank filler cap........... 50
6.21 Combination instrument ................... 50
6.21.1 Overview ..................................... 50
6.21.2 Activation ................................... 51
6.21.3 Messages on the combination
instrument .................................. 51
6.21.4 Setting the combination
instrument .................................. 52
6.21.5 Setting the kilometers or miles...... 52
6.21.6 Setting the clock ......................... 53
6.21.7 Setting the service display ............ 54
6.21.8 Speed, time, and DST
distance 1................................... 56
6.21.9 Speed, time, and DST2
distance 2................................... 57
6.21.10 AVG average speed, ART
operating hours, and ODO total
distance covered.......................... 58
7 PREPARING FOR USE................................. 59
7.1 Advice on preparing for first use ........ 59
7.2 Running in the engine ...................... 61
7.3 Loading the vehicle.......................... 62
8 RIDING INSTRUCTIONS.............................. 65
8.1 Checks and maintenance measures
when preparing for use ..................... 65
8.2 Starting the vehicle.......................... 66
8.3 Starting off...................................... 69
8.4 Shifting, riding ................................ 69
8.5 Quickshifter +.................................. 76
8.6 Motorcycle traction control (MTC) ...... 77
8.7 Applying the brakes.......................... 78
8.8 Stopping, parking............................. 80
8.9 Transport ........................................ 82
8.10 Refueling ........................................ 83
9 SERVICE SCHEDULE .................................. 86
9.1 Additional information...................... 86
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9.2 Required work ................................. 86
9.3 Recommended work ......................... 89
10 TUNING THE CHASSIS ............................... 90
10.1 Fork/shock absorber ......................... 90
10.2 Adjusting the compression damping
of the fork ....................................... 90
10.3 Adjusting the rebound damping of
the fork........................................... 92
10.4 Compression damping of the shock
absorber.......................................... 93
10.5 Adjusting the low-speed
compression damping of the shock
absorber.......................................... 93
10.6 Adjusting the high-speed
compression damping of the shock
absorber.......................................... 95
10.7 Adjusting the rebound damping of
the shock absorber........................... 96
10.8 Handlebar position........................... 98
10.9 Adjusting the handlebar position .... 98
11 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS............. 101
11.1 Raising the motorcycle with a lift
stand ............................................ 101
11.2 Removing the motorcycle from the
lift stand ....................................... 101
11.3 Raising the motorcycle with rear
lifting gear .................................... 102
11.4 Removing the rear of the
motorcycle from the wheel stand ..... 103
11.5 Lifting the motorcycle with the
front lifting gear............................. 104
11.6 Taking the motorcycle off the front
lifting gear .................................... 105
11.7 Cleaning the dust boots of the fork
legs .............................................. 106
11.8 Removing fork protector.................. 108
11.9 Installing the fork protector............. 108
11.10 Bleeding the fork legs..................... 109
11.11 Removing the seat ......................... 110
11.12 Mounting the seat.......................... 110
11.13 Removing the tool set..................... 111
11.14 Storing the tool set......................... 112
11.15 Take off the side cover ................... 114
11.16 Mounting side cover ....................... 115
11.17 Removing the front fender .............. 116
11.18 Installing the front fender ............... 117
11.19 Removing the air filter ................ 117
11.20 Installing the air filter ................. 119
11.21 Checking the chain for dirt.............. 120
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11.22 Cleaning the chain ......................... 120
11.23 Checking the chain tension ............. 122
11.24 Adjusting the chain tension............. 124
11.25 Checking the chain, rear sprocket,
engine sprocket, and chain guide .... 126
11.26 Adjusting chain guide ................. 131
11.27 Adjusting the basic position of the
clutch lever ................................... 132
11.28 Checking/correcting the fluid level
of hydraulic clutch ......................... 133
12 BRAKE SYSTEM ....................................... 136
12.1 Anti-lock braking system (ABS) ....... 136
12.2 Adjusting the basic position of the
hand brake lever ............................ 139
12.3 Checking the brake discs ................ 140
12.4 Checking the front brake fluid
level ............................................. 141
12.5 Adding the front brake fluid ......... 142
12.6 Checking the front brake linings ...... 145
12.7 Checking the free travel of foot
brake lever .................................... 146
12.8 Adjusting the basic position of the
foot brake lever .......................... 147
12.9 Checking the rear brake fluid
level ............................................. 149
12.10 Adding rear brake fluid ............... 150
12.11 Checking the rear brake linings ....... 152
13 WHEELS, TIRES ....................................... 154
13.1 Removing the front wheel ............ 154
13.2 Installing the front wheel ............ 156
13.3 Removing the rear wheel ............. 159
13.4 Installing the rear wheel .............. 161
13.5 Checking the rear hub damping
rubber pieces ............................. 165
13.6 Checking the tire condition ............. 167
13.7 Tubeless tire system....................... 170
13.8 Checking tire pressure .................... 171
13.9 Checking the spoke tension............. 172
13.10 Using tire repair spray .................... 173
14 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ............................... 174
14.1 Removing the 12-V battery .......... 174
14.2 Installing the 12-V battery ........... 176
14.3 Charging the 12-V battery ........... 179
14.4 Changing the main fuse.................. 182
14.5 Changing the ABS fuses ................. 184
14.6 Changing the fuses of individual
power consumers ........................... 186
14.7 Removing the headlight mask with
the headlight ................................. 189
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14.8 Installing the headlight mask with
the headlight ................................. 190
14.9 Changing the headlight bulb ........... 191
14.10 Changing the position light lamp ..... 193
14.11 Changing the turn signal bulb ......... 194
14.12 Checking the headlight setting ........ 196
14.13 Adjusting the headlight range.......... 197
14.14 Changing the combination
instrument battery.......................... 197
14.15 USB socket ................................... 200
14.16 ACC1 and ACC2............................. 200
14.17 Diagnostics connector .................... 201
15 COOLING SYSTEM .................................... 202
15.1 Cooling system .............................. 202
15.2 Checking the antifreeze and
coolant level.................................. 203
15.3 Checking the coolant level .............. 206
15.4 Draining the coolant ................... 208
15.5 Filling/bleeding the cooling
system ...................................... 209
15.6 Changing the coolant .................. 212
16 TUNING THE ENGINE............................... 216
16.1 Changing the drive mode ................ 216
16.2 Adjusting traction control................ 217
16.3 Checking the basic position of the
shift lever...................................... 218
16.4 Adjusting the basic position of the
shift lever .................................. 219
17 SERVICE WORK ON THE ENGINE .............. 220
17.1 Checking the engine oil level........... 220
17.2 Changing the engine oil and oil
filter, cleaning the oil screens ...... 221
17.3 Adding engine oil........................... 227
18 CLEANING, CARE ..................................... 229
18.1 Cleaning the motorcycle ................. 229
18.2 Checks and maintenance steps for
winter operation............................. 232
19 STORAGE................................................. 234
19.1 Storage ......................................... 234
19.2 Preparing for use after storage......... 236
20 TROUBLESHOOTING ................................ 237
21 TECHNICAL DATA..................................... 241
21.1 Engine.......................................... 241
21.2 Engine tightening torques ............... 243
21.3 Capacities ..................................... 248
21.3.1 Engine oil ................................. 248
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21.3.2 Coolant..................................... 248
21.3.3 Fuel ......................................... 248
21.4 Chassis ......................................... 248
21.5 Electrical system............................ 250
21.6 Tires............................................. 251
21.7 Fork.............................................. 251
21.8 Shock absorber.............................. 252
21.9 Chassis tightening torques .............. 253
22 SUBSTANCES .......................................... 260
23 AUXILIARY SUBSTANCES ......................... 263
24 STANDARDS ............................................ 265
25 INDEX OF SPECIAL TERMS ....................... 266
26 LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS.......................... 267
27 LIST OF SYMBOLS.................................... 268
27.1 Red symbols.................................. 268
27.2 Yellow and orange symbols.............. 268
27.3 Green and blue symbols.................. 269
INDEX ............................................................. 270
MEANS OF REPRESENTATION 1
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1.1 Symbols used
The meaning of specific symbols is described below.
Indicates an expected reaction (e.g. of a work step or a function).
Indicates an unexpected reaction (e.g. of a work step or a function).
All work marked with this symbol requires specialist knowledge and technical understanding.
In the interest of your own safety, have these jobs performed by an authorized KTM workshop!
Your motorcycle will be optimally cared for there by specially trained experts using the auxiliary
tools required.
Indicates a page reference (more information is provided on the specified page).
Indicates information with more details or tips.
Indicates the result of a testing step.
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Indicates a voltage measurement.
Indicates a current measurement.
Indicates the end of an activity, including potential rework.
1.2 Formats used
The typographical formats used in this document are explained below.
Proprietary name Indicates a proprietary name.
Name
®
Indicates a protected name.
Brandâ„¢ Indicates a brand available on the open market.
Underlined terms Refer to technical details of the vehicle or indicate technical terms, which
are explained in the glossary.
SAFETY ADVICE 2
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2.1 Use definition – intended use
The vehicle is designed and constructed to withstand the usual demands of regular traffic and use on gentle ter-
rain (unpaved roads).
This vehicle is not suitable for use on race tracks.
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This vehicle is only authorized for operation on public roads in its homologated version.
2.2 Misuse
The vehicle must only be used as intended.
Dangers can arise for people, property and the environment through use not as intended.
Any use of the vehicle beyond the intended and defined use constitutes misuse.
Misuse also includes the use of operating and auxiliary fluids which do not meet the required specification for the
respective use.
2.3 Safety advice
A number of safety instructions need to be followed to operate the product described safely. Therefore read this
instruction and all further instructions included carefully. The safety instructions are highlighted in the text and
are referred to at the relevant passages.
2 SAFETY ADVICE
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Info
Various information and warning labels are attached in prominent locations on the product described. Do
not remove any information or warning labels. If they are missing, you or others may not recognize dangers
and may therefore be injured.
2.4 Degrees of risk and symbols
Danger
Identifies a danger that will immediately and invariably lead to fatal or serious permanent injury if the
appropriate measures are not taken.
Warning
Identifies a danger that is likely to lead to fatal or serious injury if the appropriate measures are not
taken.
Caution
Identifies a danger that may lead to minor injuries if the appropriate measures are not taken.
Note
Identifies a danger that will lead to considerable machine and material damage if the appropriate measures are
not taken.
Note
Indicates a danger that will lead to environmental damage if the appropriate measures are not taken.
SAFETY ADVICE 2
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2 SAFETY ADVICE
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2.5 Overview of labels
S03322-10
SAFETY ADVICE 2
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1 Type label, Canada
2 Type label, USA
3 Information, emission control
4 Information, noise emission
5 Information, suspension setting
6 Information, chain tension
7 Information, putting into operation
S03323-01
Type label, Canada
2 SAFETY ADVICE
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S03324-01
Type label, USA
S03325-01
Information, emission control
SAFETY ADVICE 2
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S03326-01
Information, noise emission
S03327-01
Information, suspension setting
2 SAFETY ADVICE
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100338-01
Information, chain tension
S03329-01
Information, putting into operation
2.6 Reporting safety defects
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause an accident resulting in injury or death, you
should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying
KTM North America, Inc.
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