KTM 690 SMC (2019–2027) maintenance schedule & recalls
2019–2027
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Maintenance schedule
Factory schedule · verifiedFrom KTM owner's manual (2026), verified Sep 2026
| Service | Interval |
|---|---|
| Oil & filter | every 9,321 mi or 12 months |
| Spark plugs | every 18,641 mi |
| Tires | |
| Air filter | |
| Brake discs | |
| Fuel filter | |
| Clutch fluid | |
| Valve clearance |
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Recalls
NHTSA · refreshed 4 days agoKTM 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.
Common questions
How often should the oil & filter be serviced on a KTM 690 SMC (2019–2027)?
Service every 9,321 mi or 12 months for the KTM 690 SMC (2019–2027), per the official maintenance schedule (KTM owner's manual (2026)).
How often should the spark plugs be serviced on a KTM 690 SMC (2019–2027)?
Service every 18,641 mi for the KTM 690 SMC (2019–2027), per the official maintenance schedule (KTM owner's manual (2026)).