KTM 890 SMT 2023 Maintenance Schedule
The 2023 KTM 890 SMT maintenance schedule below covers the manufacturer's recommended service intervals for general maintenance, brake fluid, oil, tires, drive chain maintenance, spark plugs, valve clearance, air filter and coolant. Intervals are shown in kilometres by default and can be switched to miles.
889ccEngine size
42Maintenance items
Official manufacturer manual
Sourced from KTM Official Owner's Manual (manufacturer-hosted PDF, azureedge.net CDN) (this document covers model years 2023–2025): azwecdnepstoragewebsiteuploads.azureedge.net
Full schedule
| Task | Interval | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Read out the trouble code memory using the KTM diagnostics tool | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Read out the trouble code memory using the KTM diagnostics tool. |
| Program the shift shaft sensor | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Moderate | Program the shift shaft sensor. |
| Check that the electrical system is functioning properly | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check that the electrical system is functioning properly. |
| Check that the front brake linings are secured | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check that the brake linings of the front brake are secured. |
| Check that the rear brake linings are secured | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check that the brake linings of the rear brake are secured. |
| Check brake discs | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check the brake discs. |
| Check brake lines for damage and leakage | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check the brake lines for damage and leakage. |
| Check the front brake fluid level | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check the front brake fluid level. |
| Change the front brake fluid | Every 24 months · Replace every 24 months | Moderate | Change the front brake fluid. |
| Check the rear brake fluid level | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check the rear brake fluid level. |
| Change the rear brake fluid | Every 24 months · Replace every 24 months | Moderate | Change the rear brake fluid. |
| Check the free travel of the clutch lever | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check the free travel of the clutch lever. |
| Check the free travel of the foot brake lever | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check the free travel of the foot brake lever. |
| Change the engine oil and oil filter, clean the oil screens | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Moderate | Change the engine oil and the oil filter, clean the oil screens. |
| Check all hoses for cracking, tightness and routing | Every 15,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check all hoses (e.g. fuel, cooling, bleeder, drainage hoses, etc.) and sleeves for cracking, tightness, and correct routing. |
| Empty the drainage hoses | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Empty the drainage hoses. |
| Check the cables for damage and routing without kinks | Every 15,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check the cables for damage and for routing without kinks. |
| Check the frame | Every 30,000 km | Moderate | Check the frame. |
| Check the link fork | Every 30,000 km | Moderate | Check the link fork. |
| Check the fork bearing for play | Every 15,000 km | Moderate | Check the fork bearing for play. |
| Check the steering head bearing for play | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Moderate | Check the steering head bearing for play. |
| Check the wheel bearing for play | Every 15,000 km | Moderate | Check the wheel bearing for play. |
| Check the shock absorber and fork for leaks; service as needed | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Moderate | Check the shock absorber and fork for leaks. Perform a fork service and shock absorber service as needed, when possible and depending on how the vehicle is used. |
| Check the tire condition | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check the tire condition. |
| Check tire pressure | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check tire pressure. |
| Check the chain, rear sprocket, engine sprocket and chain guide | Every 15,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check the chain, rear sprocket, engine sprocket, and chain guide. |
| Check the chain tension | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check the chain tension. |
| Grease all moving parts (side stand, hand lever, chain, etc.) | Every 15,000 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. |
| Change the spark plugs | Every 30,000 km · Replace every 30,000 km | Easy | Change the spark plugs. |
| Check the valve clearance | Every 30,000 km | Advanced | Check the valve clearance. |
| Change the air filter, clean the air filter box | Every 15,000 km · Replace every 15,000 km | Easy | Change the air filter, clean the air filter box. |
| Check the fuel pressure | Every 30,000 km | Easy | Check the fuel pressure. |
| Check the headlight setting | Every 15,000 km | Easy | Check the headlight setting. |
| Check the tightness of easily accessible safety-relevant screws and nuts | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Moderate | Check the tightness of the safety-relevant screws and nuts which are easily accessible. |
| Clean the dust boots of the fork legs | Every 15,000 km | Easy | Clean the dust boots of the fork legs. |
| Check the coolant fill level and antifreeze | Every 15,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check the coolant fill level and antifreeze. |
| Change the coolant | Every 48 months · Replace every 48 months | Moderate | Change the coolant. |
| Check that the radiator fan is functioning properly | Every 15,000 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 15,000 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 error memory after the test ride using the KTM diagnostics tool | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Read out the error memory after the test ride using the KTM diagnostics tool. |
| Adjust the service display with the KTM diagnostics tool | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Adjust the service display with the KTM diagnostics tool. |
| Make a service entry in KTM Dealer.net | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Make a service entry in KTM Dealer.net. |
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Easy: basic tools, straightforward Easy–Moderate: varies by task — somewhere between the two Moderate: some mechanical know-how helps Advanced: specialized tools/skill, still DIY-doable Expert: significant experience required Professional: dealer or shop recommended
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