KTM 690 SMC R User Manual

12 BRAKE SYSTEM 89
the brake pressure. The regulating process causes a slight pulsing of the hand and foot
brake levers.
ABS warning lamp

must light up after the ignition is switched on and go out after start-
ing off. If it does not go out after starting off or if it lights up while riding, this indicates
a fault in the ABS system. In this case, the ABS is no longer enabled and the wheels may
lock during braking. The brake system itself stays functional; only ABS control is not avail-
able.
The ABS warning lamp may also light up if the rotating speeds of the front and rear wheels
differ greatly under extreme riding conditions, for example when making wheelies or if the
rear wheel spins. This causes the ABS to switch off.
To reactivate the ABS, the vehicle must be stopped and the ignition switched off. The ABS
is reactivated when the vehicle is switched on again. The ABS warning lamp goes out when
you start off.
Button

can be used to switch ABS off manually (see Starting).
12.2 Adjusting the basic position of the hand brake lever
B01955-10
– Adjust the basic position of the hand brake lever to your hand size by turning adjusting
wheel

.
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Push the hand brake lever forward and turn the adjusting wheel.
Do not make any adjustments while riding.

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