690 Quick Reference Guide

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A quick one stop post for all the info for the 690E and R

Essential Fixes and Mods.

https://ktm690.info/index.php/690_Hall_of_Wisdom Seems the site is down Not sure why


Tips and Tricks

Irregular Throttle Response/Surging

Problem: The FI system is prone to a lack of smoothness. Sometimes this is due to a lack of calibration or failure to re-calibrate after adjustments.
Fix: Anytime there are changes to the exhaust/intake/engine management systems, the bike benefits from a 15 min idle and a throttle adjustment.

The 15 minutes idle involves letting the bike idle for 15 minutes without ANY throttle input. After 15 minutes, turn off with key.

The throttle adjustment involves key'ing on, slowly opening throttle to full and slowly coming back to closed, then turn off with key.

For many people this has made things much better - it's not a panacea but the improvements can be significant.
Credit Bartron @ Advrider

The Under Seat Fuel Map Switch (Including relevant resistance measurements to build your own handle bar switch)

POSITION:
0, (BAD FUEL) - Circuit OPEN
1, (SLIPPERY) - 15.2 OHMS
2, (POWER) - 6.8
3, (STANDARD) - 4.68

When you first get the bike you will be tempted to play around with these, But pos 3 is the only one you really need 2 gives you whiplash and 1 gives you DRZ400

Basic Suspension Settings Turn adjustment screws all the way in (clock wise) then turn out the required steps.
Rocks / Rough Terrain Slow Speed, More Confort on the tar sections = soft suspension 20 clicks out
Jumps / Racing  = hard suspension 10 clicks out



Parts and Specs

Tyre Sizes
Front 90/90 21"
Rear  140/80 18"

690cc Engine (2012)
49kw 66HP  (2012)

Suspension Travel 250mm front and rear (2012)
Disc Brake Front 300mm Rear 240mm
Chain 5/8 x 1/4  XRing

Wheelbase 1504mm
Seat Height  910mm (2012)
Fuel Tank Capacity  12L

Dry Weight 138.5kg
Wet Weight 150kg (oil fuel water)


Oil filters
One is the same among all model years and one changed in 2012 and newer bikes. Symptoms of an 2011 filter on a 2012 bike is low oil pressure/oil pressure light.
KTM Part Numbers
All model years need the "long" filter: 58038005100

In addition to the "short" filter:
2008-2011: 59038046144
2012+: 75038046100

Hiflo Filter Part Numbers
"Long" filter: HF155
"Short" filter:
2008-2011: HF157
2012+: HF651

Clutch Lever
Husaberg 570 shares the same Magura clutch setup with the 2012+ 690s (Thanks to Werner747)

Brake Lever
KTM EXC 200/250/450 00-03 is almost identical on the brake side. (I had to file off about 0,5 mm) (Thanks to Werner747)
 
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