KTM 690 SMC maintenance schedule & recalls
2018–2026
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Maintenance schedule
General guidance — based on common manufacturer intervals| Service | Interval |
|---|---|
| Oil & filter | every 4,000 mi or 6 months |
| Chain & sprockets | every 600 mi or 3 months |
| Brakes | every 12 months |
| Valve adjustment | every 16,000 mi or 24 months |
| Battery | every 12 months |
| Spark plugs | every 8,000 mi or 24 months |
| Fluids/coolant | every 24 months |
Recalls
KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain 2018-2020 690 Enduro R, Vitpilen 701, 701 Enduro, 701 Supermoto, 2019-2020 690 SMC R, Svartpilen, 2018-2019 690 Duke, and 2020 701 Enduro LR motorcycles. The bellow-style gasket on the clutch slave cylinder may have been damaged during manufacturing, which could cause the clutch to become inoperable and not disengage when the clutch lever is pulled in.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the clutch slave cylinder and replace it if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 3, 2021. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090. KTM's numbers for this recall are KTB2112 and HTB2110.
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Common questions
How often should the oil & filter be serviced on a KTM 690 SMC?
Service every 4,000 mi or 6 months for the KTM 690 SMC (2018–2026).
How often should the chain & sprockets be serviced on a KTM 690 SMC?
Service every 600 mi or 3 months for the KTM 690 SMC (2018–2026).
How often should the brakes be serviced on a KTM 690 SMC?
Service every 12 months for the KTM 690 SMC (2018–2026).
How often should the valve adjustment be serviced on a KTM 690 SMC?
Service every 16,000 mi or 24 months for the KTM 690 SMC (2018–2026).