KTM 690 SMC R (2014)
Fluid capacities, consumables, drivetrain, tire pressure & wear limits
The KTM 690 SMC R (2014) takes 1.7 L of oil with a filter change (1.7 L without).
Fluid Capacities
Oil capacity (with filter)1.7 LOnly refill figure the manual states, for the combined oil + filter change + oil screen cleaning procedure
Oil capacity (without filter)1.7 LManual does not distinguish — it publishes one refill figure covering the combined oil + filter change procedure, which is the only one in the service schedule
Coolant (radiator)1.2 L
Consumables
Engine oil gradeSAE 10W/60 (Motorex Cross Power 4T, JASO T903 MA, KTM LC4 2007+) — alternative SAE 10W/50 (Motorex Power Synt 4T)
Coolant typeEthylene-glycol-based coolant with corrosion inhibitor for aluminum engines, antifreeze protection -25...-45°C (Motorex Coolant M3.0 or equivalent)
Oil filter (OEM)Not listed by part number in this service manual
Air filter (OEM)Not listed by part number in this service manual
Spark plug (OEM)NGK LKAR8BI-9 (inside), NGK LMAR7A-9 (outside), gap 0.9 mm
Front brake pads (OEM)Minimum thickness ≥ 1 mm
Rear brake pads (OEM)Minimum thickness ≥ 1 mm
Drive chain5/8 x 1/4" (520) X-ring
Clutch free play0–0 mmHydraulically operated clutch (APTC antihopping) — no cable free-play adjustment; manual only lists a fluid level check
Drivetrain
Chain size520
Chain slack5–5 mm
Front sprocket (OEM)16T
Rear sprocket (OEM)42TSecondary drive ratio 16:42
Brakes & Tires
Front tire size120/70 R17 M/C 58H TLContinental Conti Attack SM
Rear tire size160/60 R17 M/C 69H TLContinental Conti Attack SM
Front tire pressure200 kPaSolo riding. With passenger/fully loaded: same front, rear rises to 220 kPa
Rear tire pressure200 kPaSolo riding. With passenger/fully loaded: 220 kPa
Brake fluid typeDOT 4 / DOT 5.1Never use DOT 5 (silicone-based)
Wear Limits
Front brake disc (min)4 mm
Rear brake disc (min)4.5 mm
Brake pad — front (min)1 mm
Brake pad — rear (min)1 mm
Clutch friction plate (min)2.5 mmClutch facing disc minimum thickness