KTM 690 SMC R User Manual

13 WHEELS, TIRES 100
13.1 Removing the front wheel
Preparatory work
– Raise the motorcycle with the rear wheel stand. ( p. 70)
– Raise the motorcycle with the front wheel stand. ( p. 71)
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Main work
–
Remove screw

and pull wheel speed sensor

out of the hole.
–
Remove screws

and spacers

.
– Press back the brake linings with a light lateral tilting of the brake caliper on the brake
disc. Pull the brake caliper carefully back from the brake disc and hang it to one side.
Info
Do not pull the hand brake lever while the brake caliper is removed.
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–
Loosen screw

and screws

.
–
Unscrew screw

about 6 turns and press your hand on the screw to push the wheel
spindle out of the axle clamp. Remove screw

.
Warning
Danger of accidents Reduced braking efficiency due to damaged brake disc.
– Always lay the wheel down in such a way that the brake disc is not damaged.
– Holding the front wheel, withdraw the wheel spindle. Take the front wheel out of the
fork.

KTM 690 SMC R Specifications

General

Engine Type	Single-cylinder, 4-stroke
Bore x Stroke	105 mm x 80 mm
Compression Ratio	12.7:1
Starter	Electric starter
Transmission	6-speed
Fuel System	Electronic Fuel Injection
Cooling System	Liquid cooled
Frame	Chromium-Molybdenum steel trellis frame, powder coated
Front Wheel	3.50 x 17"
Rear Wheel	5.00 x 17"
Front Tire	120/70 ZR 17
Rear Tire	160/60 ZR 17
Seat Height	890 mm
Power	55 kW (74 hp)
Torque	73.5 Nm
Front Suspension	WP APEX 48
Rear Suspension	WP APEX with Pro-Lever linkage
Front Brake	Single 320 mm disc, 4-piston caliper
Rear Brake	Single 240 mm disc, 1-piston caliper
ABS	Bosch 9.1 MP (lean angle sensitive)
Fuel Tank Capacity	13.5 liters
Dry Weight	147 kg