KTM 690 Enduro R EU 2015 User manual

OWNER'S MANUAL 2015
690 Enduro R EU
690 Enduro R AU
Art. no. 3213263en

DEAR KTM CUSTOMER 1
DEAR KTM CUSTOMER
Congratulations on your decision to purchase a KTM motorcycle. You are now the owner of a state-of-the-art sports motorcycle that will
give you enormous pleasure if you service and maintain it accordingly.
We wish you a lot of enjoyment in riding this vehicle.
Enter the serial numbers of your vehicle below.
Chassis number ( p. 20) Dealer's stamp
Engine number ( p. 21)
Key number ( p. 21)
The Owner's Manual contained the latest information for this model series at the time of going to print. Minor differences due to develop-
ments in design cannot be ruled out completely.
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tions, as well as to stop production of a particular model without prior notice. KTM accepts no liability for delivery options, deviations from
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the regular scope of supply.
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Reproduction, even in part, as well as copying of all kinds, is permitted only with the express written permission of the copyright owner.

DEAR KTM CUSTOMER 2
ISO 9001(12 100 6061)
According to the international quality management standard ISO 9001, KTM uses quality assurance processes that lead to
the maximum possible quality of the products.
Issued by: TÜV Management Service
KTM Motorrad AG
5230 Mattighofen, Austria

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 MEANS OF REPRESENTATION ........................................ 7
1.1 Symbols used ...................................................... 7
1.2 Formats used....................................................... 7
2 SAFETY ADVICE.............................................................. 8
2.1 Use definition - intended use ................................ 8
2.2 Safety advice....................................................... 8
2.3 Degrees of risk and symbols .................................. 9
2.4 Tampering warning............................................... 9
2.5 Safe operation ................................................... 10
2.6 Protective clothing ............................................. 11
2.7 Work rules......................................................... 11
2.8 Environment...................................................... 11
2.9 Owner's Manual ................................................. 12
3 IMPORTANT NOTES...................................................... 13
3.1 Guarantee, warranty ........................................... 13
3.2 Operating and auxiliary substances ...................... 13
3.3 Spare parts, accessories ..................................... 13
3.4 Service ............................................................. 13
3.5 Figures ............................................................. 14
3.6 Customer service................................................ 14
4 VIEW OF VEHICLE ........................................................ 16
4.1 View of vehicle, front left side (example) .............. 16
4.2 View of vehicle, rear right side (example).............. 18
5 SERIAL NUMBERS ....................................................... 20
5.1 Chassis number ................................................. 20
5.2 Type label ......................................................... 20
5.3 Key number....................................................... 21
5.4 Engine number .................................................. 21
5.5 Fork part number ............................................... 22
5.6 Shock absorber part number ............................... 22
6 CONTROLS................................................................... 23
6.1 Clutch lever....................................................... 23
6.2 Hand brake lever................................................ 23
6.3 Throttle grip ...................................................... 24
6.4 Horn button....................................................... 24
6.5 Light switch ...................................................... 25
6.6 Turn signal switch.............................................. 25
6.7 Emergency OFF switch ....................................... 26
6.8 Electric starter button......................................... 26
6.9 Ignition/steering lock.......................................... 27
6.10 Combination instrument ..................................... 27
6.10.1 Combination instrument overview .................... 27
6.10.2 Function buttons ........................................... 28
6.10.3 Tachometer ................................................... 28
6.10.4 Indicator lamps ............................................. 29
6.10.5 Display ......................................................... 30
6.10.6 Speed display................................................ 31
6.10.7 Setting kilometers or miles ............................. 31
6.10.8 Time............................................................. 32
6.10.9 Setting the clock ........................................... 32
6.10.10 ODO display .................................................. 33
6.10.11 Setting/resetting display TRIP 1 ...................... 33
6.10.12 Setting/resetting display TRIP 2 ...................... 34
6.10.13 TRIP F display............................................... 35
6.10.14 GEAr display ................................................. 35
6.10.15 Coolant temperature indicator ......................... 36
6.11 Opening the filler cap......................................... 36
6.12 Closing filler cap................................................ 37

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6.13 Seat release ...................................................... 38
6.14 Handrails .......................................................... 38
6.15 Passenger footrests ............................................ 39
6.16 Shift lever ......................................................... 39
6.17 Foot brake lever ................................................. 40
6.18 Side stand......................................................... 41
7 PREPARING FOR USE................................................... 42
7.1 Advice on first use ............................................. 42
7.2 Running in the engine ........................................ 43
7.3 Loading the vehicle............................................ 44
8 RIDING INSTRUCTIONS................................................ 46
8.1 Performing checks and vehicle care when
preparing for use................................................ 46
8.2 Starting............................................................. 47
8.3 Starting off........................................................ 49
8.4 Shifting, riding .................................................. 49
8.5 Braking............................................................. 52
8.6 Stopping, parking............................................... 54
8.7 Transport .......................................................... 55
8.8 Refueling .......................................................... 56
9 SERVICE SCHEDULE .................................................... 59
9.1 Service schedule................................................ 59
10 TUNING THE CHASSIS ................................................. 62
10.1 Fork/shock absorber ........................................... 62
10.2 Adjusting the compression damping of the fork..... 62
10.3 Adjusting the rebound damping of the fork ........... 63
10.4 Compression damping of the shock absorber......... 64
10.5 Adjusting the low-speed compression damping of
the shock absorber............................................. 64
10.6 Adjusting the high-speed compression damping
of the shock absorber ......................................... 65
10.7 Adjusting the rebound damping of the shock
absorber............................................................ 66
10.8 Measuring the unloaded rear wheel sag ................ 67
10.9 Checking the static sag of the shock absorber....... 68
10.10 Checking the riding sag of the shock absorber....... 69
10.11 Adjusting the spring preload of the shock
absorber ........................................................ 69
10.12 Adjusting the riding sag .................................. 71
10.13 Handlebar position............................................. 72
10.14 Adjusting handlebar position ........................... 72
11 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS................................. 74
11.1 Raising the motorcycle with the lift stand............. 74
11.2 Removing the motorcycle from the lift stand......... 74
11.3 Cleaning the dust boots of the fork legs................ 75
11.4 Loosening the fork protection .............................. 76
11.5 Positioning the fork protector .............................. 77
11.6 Checking the steering head bearing play............... 77
11.7 Adjusting the play of the steering head
bearing .......................................................... 78
11.8 Removing the seat ............................................. 80
11.9 Mounting the seat.............................................. 80
11.10 Removing the air filter .................................... 81
11.11 Installing the air filter ..................................... 82
11.12 Checking the chain for dirt.................................. 83
11.13 Cleaning the chain ............................................. 83
11.14 Checking the chain tension ................................. 84
11.15 Adjusting the chain tension................................. 86

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11.16 Checking the chain, rear sprocket, engine
sprocket, and chain guide................................... 87
11.17 Adjusting chain guide ..................................... 92
11.18 Adjusting basic position of clutch lever ................ 93
11.19 Checking/rectifying the fluid level of the
hydraulic clutch................................................. 93
11.20 Removing the engine guard................................. 94
11.21 Installing the engine guard ................................. 95
12 BRAKE SYSTEM ........................................................... 96
12.1 ABS/antilock brake system.................................. 96
12.2 Adjusting the basic position of the hand brake
lever ................................................................. 97
12.3 Checking the brake discs .................................... 98
12.4 Checking brake fluid level of front brake .............. 99
12.5 Topping up brake fluid of front brake. ............ 100
12.6 Checking the front brake linings ........................ 101
12.7 Changing the front brake linings .................... 102
12.8 Checking the free travel of foot brake lever ......... 105
12.9 Adjusting the basic position of the foot brake
lever ............................................................ 106
12.10 Checking rear brake fluid level .......................... 107
12.11 Adding rear brake fluid ................................. 108
12.12 Checking the rear brake linings ......................... 110
12.13 Changing the rear brake linings ...................... 110
13 WHEELS, TIRES ......................................................... 114
13.1 Removing the front wheel .............................. 114
13.2 Installing the front wheel .............................. 115
13.3 Removing rear wheel ..................................... 117
13.4 Installing the rear wheel ................................ 118
13.5 Checking the rear hub rubber dampers ........... 120
13.6 Checking the tire condition ............................... 122
13.7 Checking the tire air pressure............................ 123
13.8 Checking the spoke tension............................... 124
14 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ................................................. 126
14.1 Removing the battery .................................... 126
14.2 Installing the battery ..................................... 128
14.3 Recharging the battery .................................. 130
14.4 Changing the main fuse.................................... 133
14.5 Changing the ABS fuses ................................... 134
14.6 Changing fuses of individual power consumers.... 136
14.7 Removing the headlight mask with the
headlight......................................................... 138
14.8 Installing the headlight mask with the
headlight......................................................... 139
14.9 Changing the headlight bulb ............................. 140
14.10 Changing the parking light bulb......................... 142
14.11 Changing the turn signal bulb ........................... 143
14.12 Checking the headlight setting .......................... 145
14.13 Adjusting the headlight range............................ 145
15 COOLING SYSTEM ...................................................... 147
15.1 Cooling system ................................................ 147
15.2 Checking the antifreeze and coolant level........... 147
15.3 Checking the coolant level ................................ 149
15.4 Draining the coolant ..................................... 150
15.5 Filling/bleeding the cooling system ................. 151
16 TUNING THE ENGINE................................................. 154
16.1 Adjusting the engine characteristic .................... 154
16.2 Checking the basic position of the shift lever ...... 155
16.3 Adjusting the basic position of the shift
lever ............................................................ 155

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17 SERVICE WORK ON THE ENGINE ................................ 157
17.1 Checking the engine oil level............................. 157
17.2 Changing the engine oil and filter, cleaning the
oil screens ................................................... 158
17.3 Draining the engine oil .................................. 158
17.4 Removing the oil filter .................................. 159
17.5 Cleaning the oil screens ................................ 161
17.6 Installing the oil filter ................................... 163
17.7 Filling up with engine oil ............................... 163
17.8 Adding engine oil............................................. 164
18 CLEANING, CARE ....................................................... 166
18.1 Cleaning the motorcycle ................................... 166
18.2 Checks and maintenance steps for winter
operation......................................................... 168
19 STORAGE................................................................... 170
19.1 Storage ........................................................... 170
19.2 Preparing for use after storage........................... 171
20 TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................. 172
21 FLASH CODE.............................................................. 175
22 TECHNICAL DATA....................................................... 181
22.1 Engine ............................................................ 181
22.2 Engine tightening torques ................................. 182
22.3 Capacities ....................................................... 185
22.3.1 Engine oil ................................................... 185
22.3.2 Coolant ....................................................... 186
22.3.3 Fuel ........................................................... 186
22.4 Chassis ........................................................... 186
22.5 Electrical system.............................................. 188
22.6 Tires............................................................... 189
22.7 Fork................................................................ 189
22.8 Shock absorber................................................ 190
22.9 Chassis tightening torques ................................ 191
23 SUBSTANCES ............................................................ 195
24 AUXILIARY SUBSTANCES ........................................... 198
25 STANDARDS .............................................................. 200
INDEX ............................................................................... 201

1 MEANS OF REPRESENTATION 7
1.1 Symbols used
The meaning of specific symbols is described below.
Indicates an expected reaction (e.g. of a work step or a function).
Indicates an unexpected reaction (e.g. of a work step or a function).
All work marked with this symbol requires specialist knowledge and technical understanding. In the interest of your
own safety, have these jobs performed by an authorized KTM workshop. There, your motorcycle will be optimally
cared for by specially trained experts using the specialist tools required.
Indicates a page reference (more information is provided on the specified page).
1.2 Formats used
The typographical formats used in this document are explained below.
Specific name Identifies a proprietary name.
Name®Identifies a protected name.
Brand™ Identifies a brand available on the open market.

2 SAFETY ADVICE 8
2.1 Use definition - intended use
KTM sport motorcycles are designed and constructed to meet the normal demands of regular road and light offroad operation (dirt roads),
but not for use on race courses.
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The motorcycle is only authorized for operation on public roads in the homologated version.
2.2 Safety advice
A number of safety instructions need to be followed to operate the vehicle safely. Therefore, read this manual carefully. The safety instruc-
tions are highlighted in the text and are referred to at the relevant passages.
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The vehicle has various information and warning labels at prominent locations. Do not remove information/warning labels. If they
are missing, you or others may not recognize dangers and may therefore be injured.