KTM 690 SMC R User Manual

13 WHEELS, TIRES 106
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– Push the rear wheel forward as far as possible and lay the chain on the rear sprocket.
–
Mount wheel spindle

and chain adjuster

. Mount nut

, but do not tighten it
yet.
–
Make sure that chain adjusters

are fitted correctly on adjusting screws

.
– Make sure that the markings on the left and right chain adjusters are in the same posi-
tion relative to reference marks

. The rear wheel is then correctly aligned.
–
Tighten nut

.
Guideline
Nut, rear wheel spindle M25x1.5 90 Nm
(66.4 lbf ft)
–
Position the wheel speed sensor

in the drill hole. Mount and tighten screw

.
Guideline
Screw, wheel speed sensor M6 6 Nm (4.4 lbf ft)
– Operate the foot brake lever repeatedly until the brake linings are in contact with the
brake disc and there is a pressure point.
Finishing work
– Remove the rear of the motorcycle from the wheel stand. ( p. 71)
– Check the chain tension. ( p. 79)
13.5 Checking the rear hub rubber dampers
Info
The engine power is transmitted from the rear sprocket to the rear wheel via 6 rubber dampers. They eventually wear out during
operation. If the rubber dampers are not changed in time, the rear sprocket carrier and the rear hub become damaged.

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