KTM 690 SMC R EU User Manual

14 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 109
14.1 Removing the battery x
Warning
Risk of injury Battery acid and battery gases cause serious chemical burns.
– Keep batteries out of the reach of children.
– Wear suitable protective clothing and goggles.
– Avoid contact with battery acid and battery gases.
– Keep the battery away from sparks or open flames. Charge only in well-ventilated areas.
– In the event of skin contact, rinse with large amounts of water. If battery acid gets in the eyes, rinse with water for at least 15
minutes and contact a physician.
Preparatory work
– Switch off all power consumers and switch off the engine.
– Remove the seat. ( p. 73)
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Main work
– Disconnect the negative (minus) cable of the battery.
– Pull plug 1 off upward.
– Remove screws 2.
– Pull the retaining bracket 3 of the battery forward and remove it.
– Take off the positive pole cover 4.
– Disconnect the positive (plus) cable of the battery.
– Push the wiring harness to the side and pull the battery out of the battery holder.
Info
Never operate the motorcycle with a discharged battery or without a battery. In
both cases, electrical components and safety devices can be damaged. The vehi-
cle is therefore no longer roadworthy.

KTM 690 SMC R EU Specifications

General

Displacement	693 cc
Torque	73.5 Nm
Transmission	6-speed
Seat Height	890 mm
Front Suspension	WP XPLOR 48
Rear Suspension	WP APEX with Pro-Lever linkage
Tires Front	120/70 ZR17
Tires Rear	160/60 ZR17
Bore x Stroke	105 mm x 80 mm
Fuel System	Electronic Fuel Injection
Cooling	Liquid cooled
Frame	Chromoly steel trellis frame
Front Brake	320 mm disc
Rear Brake	240 mm disc
ABS	Yes, switchable
Wheelbase	1480 mm
Dry Weight	145 kg
Compression Ratio	12.7:1
Starter	Electric
Final Drive	Chain
Suspension Travel Front	250 mm
Suspension Travel Rear	250 mm
Wheels Front	3.50 x 17"
Wheels Rear	5.00 x 17"
Chain	520
Steering Head Angle	63.5 °
Engine Type	Single cylinder, 4-stroke
Fuel Tank Capacity	13.5 liters
Lubrication	Forced oil lubrication
Clutch	Wet, multi-disc
Tank Capacity	13.5 liters
Power	74 hp (55 kW) @ 8, 000 rpm