KTM 690 SMC R User Manual

18 CLEANING, CARE 154
– After rinsing the motorcycle with a gentle spray of water, allow it to dry thoroughly.
– Remove the plug from the exhaust system.
Warning
Danger of accidents Reduced braking efficiency due to a wet or dirty brake sys-
tem.
– Clean or dry a dirty or wet brake system by riding and braking gently.
– After cleaning, ride a short distance until the engine reaches operating temperature.
Info
The heat produced causes water at inaccessible locations in the engine and
brake system to evaporate.
– Push back the protection covers of the handlebar controls to allow any water that has
penetrated to evaporate.
– After the motorcycle has cooled off, lubricate all moving parts and bearings.
– Clean the chain. ( p. 78)
– Treat bare metal parts (except for brake discs and exhaust system) with anti-corrosion
materials.
Preserving materials for paints, metal and rubber ( p. 187)
– Treat all painted parts with a mild paint polish.
Perfect Finish and high gloss polish for paints ( p. 187)
Info
Do not polish parts that were matte when delivered as this would strongly impair
the material quality.
– Treat all plastic parts and powder-coated parts with a mild cleaning and care agent.

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