KTM 690 SMC R 2021 Maintenance Schedule
The 2021 KTM 690 SMC R maintenance schedule below covers the manufacturer's recommended service intervals for general maintenance, oil, brake fluid, tires, drive chain maintenance, spark plugs, valve clearance, coolant and air filter. Intervals are shown in kilometres by default and can be switched to miles.
693ccEngine size
43Maintenance items
Official manufacturer manual
Sourced from KTM Official Owner's Manual (manufacturer-hosted PDF, azureedge.net CDN) (this document covers model years 2019–2024): azwecdnepstoragewebsiteuploads.azureedge.net
Full schedule
| Task | Interval | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Read out the fault memory using the KTM diagnostics tool | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Read out the fault memory using the KTM diagnostics tool. |
| Check that the electrical system is functioning properly | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check that the electrical system is functioning properly. |
| Change the engine oil and oil filter, clean the oil screens | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Moderate | Change the engine oil and oil filter, clean the oil screens. |
| Check the front brake linings | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check the front brake linings. |
| Check the rear brake linings | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check the rear brake linings. |
| Check the brake discs | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check the brake discs. |
| Check the brake lines for damage and leakage | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check the brake lines for damage and leakage. |
| Change the front brake fluid | Every 24 months · Replace every 24 months | Moderate | Change the front brake fluid. |
| Change the rear brake fluid | Every 24 months · Replace every 24 months | Moderate | Change the rear brake fluid. |
| Change the hydraulic clutch fluid | Every 24 months · Replace every 24 months | Moderate | Change the hydraulic clutch fluid. |
| Check the front brake fluid level | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check the front brake fluid level. |
| Check the rear brake fluid level | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check the rear brake fluid level. |
| Check/correct the fluid level of hydraulic clutch | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check and correct the fluid level of the hydraulic clutch. |
| Check the free travel of the foot brake lever | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check the free travel of the foot brake lever. |
| Check that the shock absorber and fork are leak tight; service as needed | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Moderate | Check that the shock absorber and fork are leak tight. Perform a fork service and shock absorber service as needed and depending on how the vehicle is used. |
| Clean the dust boots of the fork legs | Every 10,000 km | Easy | Clean the dust boots of the fork legs. |
| Check the steering head bearing play | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Moderate | Check the steering head bearing play. |
| Check the tire condition | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check the tire condition. |
| Check tire pressure | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check tire pressure. |
| Check the spoke tension | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check the spoke tension. |
| Check for rim run-out | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check for rim run-out. |
| Check the chain, rear sprocket, engine sprocket and chain guide | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check the chain, rear sprocket, engine sprocket, and chain guide. |
| Check the chain tension | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check the chain tension. |
| Change fuel screen | See notes | Easy | Change the fuel screen (one-time, break-in service item). |
| Change the spark plugs | Every 20,000 km · Replace every 20,000 km | Easy | Change the spark plugs. |
| Check the valve clearance | Every 20,000 km | Advanced | Check the valve clearance. |
| Check the antifreeze and coolant level | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check the antifreeze and coolant level. |
| Check the cables for damage and routing without kinks | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check the cables for damage and for routing without kinks. |
| Change the air filter, clean the air filter box | Every 10,000 km · Replace every 10,000 km | Easy | Change the air filter; clean the air filter box. |
| Change the fuel screen, check the fuel pressure | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Change the fuel screen; check the fuel pressure. |
| Check the headlight setting | Every 10,000 km | Easy | Check the headlight setting. |
| Check that the radiator fan is functioning properly | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check that the radiator fan is functioning properly. |
| Final check: roadworthiness and test ride | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Final check: check the vehicle is roadworthy and take a test ride. |
| Read out the fault memory using the KTM diagnostics tool after a test ride | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Read out the fault memory using the KTM diagnostics tool after a test ride. |
| Make the service entry in KTM Dealer.net | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Make the service entry in KTM Dealer.net and in the Service & Manufacturer Warranty booklet. |
| Check the frame | Every 30,000 km | Moderate | Check the frame. |
| Check the link fork | Every 30,000 km | Moderate | Check the link fork (rear suspension linkage). |
| Check the fork bearing for play | Every 10,000 km | Moderate | Check the fork bearing for play. |
| Check the wheel bearing for play | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Moderate | Check the wheel bearing for play. |
| Grease all moving parts (side stand, hand lever, chain, etc.) | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Grease all moving parts (e.g. side stand, hand lever, chain) and check for smooth operation. |
| Check all hoses (fuel, cooling, bleeder, drainage) for cracking, tightness and routing | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check all hoses (e.g. fuel, cooling, bleeder, drainage hoses, etc.) and sleeves for cracking, tightness, and correct routing. |
| Check the screws and nuts for tightness | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check the screws and nuts for tightness. |
| Change the coolant | Every 30,000 km · Replace every 30,000 km | Moderate | Change the coolant. |
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