Systems Covered:
General Information, Fuel System, Cooling System, Engine Top End, Clutch, Engine Lubrication System, Engine Removal/Installation, Crankshaft/Transmission, Wheels/Tires, Final Drive, Brakes, Suspension, Steering, Frame, Electrical System, Appendix
Wiring Diagrams:
Complete wiring diagrams for the electrical system are included for tracing and verification.
Engine Management:
Analysis of different engine management systems.
Frame And Chassis:
Detailed information on the frame construction and related components.
Suspension:
Comprehensive coverage of both front (WP USD forks) and rear (WP monoshock) suspension systems.
Wheels And Tires:
Specifications and procedures related to wheels, spokes, and tire maintenance/replacement.
Final Drive:
Information on chain maintenance, adjustment, and replacement.
Clutch:
Detailed procedures for clutch maintenance, adjustment, and component replacement.
Engine Lubrication:
Coverage of the oil pump, oil filter, oil passages, and lubrication system checks.
Cooling System:
Information on the radiator, coolant, hoses, water pump, and thermostat.
Engine Top End:
Detailed procedures for cylinder head, valves, camshafts, and piston assembly.
Crankshaft Transmission:
Procedures for gearbox disassembly, inspection, and assembly, including crankshaft components.
Brakes:
Detailed procedures for brake caliper service, master cylinder overhaul, bleeding, and pad replacement.
Steering:
Information on steering head bearings, fork stanchions, and triple clamps.
Procedures Included:
Maintenance, diagnostics, repair, troubleshooting, rebuilding, refurbishing, restoration, testing of suspected parts, tracing wiring diagrams, engine management system analysis, common fixes, mechanic guidance
Fault Diagnosis:
Detailed guidance on diagnosing engine fault symptoms and problem evaluation.
Mechanic Communication:
Provides common fixes to help owners communicate effectively with mechanics, potentially saving costs.
Prevention Tips:
Offers common tips for preventative maintenance to avoid escalating problems.
Electrical Diagnostics:
Troubleshooting and electrical service procedures combined with detailed wiring diagrams.
Technical Depth:
Comprehensive, step-by-step instructions, detailed illustrations, diagrams, photos, advanced troubleshooting guide, secret techniques used by top mechanics, everything to repair, maintain, rebuild, refurbish, or restore
Diagnostic Techniques:
Includes secret techniques used by top mechanics for testing suspected parts.
Illustrations And Diagrams:
Contains all necessary illustrations, drawings, and photos to guide through procedures.
Instructional Format:
Numbered instructions, bold figure numbers for matching illustrations, detailed substeps, notes, cautions, and warnings.
Completeness:
Actual Genuine Repair Service Factory Manuals, NOT 3rd party manuals.
Oil Change Interval:
Typically every 5,000-7,500 km (3,000-4,500 miles) or annually, whichever comes first (refer to manual for precise interval).
Valve Clearance Check:
Typically every 10,000-15,000 km (6,000-9,000 miles) (refer to manual for precise interval).
Engine Oil Type:
Full synthetic motorcycle specific oil, API SG/SH/SJ/SL or higher, JASO MA/MA2 certified (e.g., Motorex Power Synth 4T 10W-50 or equivalent).
Coolant Type:
Permanent Antifreeze/Coolant (e.g., ethylene glycol based) with corrosion inhibitors, pre-diluted 50/50 with distilled water.
Brake Fluid Type:
DOT 4 (standard for most modern KTMs, refer to manual for exact specification).
Fork Oil Type:
Specific suspension fluid as recommended by WP, often a viscosity like SAE 5W or 7.5W (refer to manual for exact specification and type).
Known Issues:
Potential for vibration (inherent to large single-cylinder engines), occasional fuel pump issues (model specific, check for recalls/TSBs), wear on high-mileage components like clutch plates or suspension seals. The manual will detail proactive maintenance to mitigate these.
Brand Heritage:
KTM, known as 'Ready to Race,' has a strong heritage in off-road motorsports, including motocross, enduro, and Dakar Rally, translating this performance DNA into its street-legal models.
Model Evolution:
The 690 Enduro R has evolved from earlier KTM LC4 platforms, progressively gaining more sophisticated engine management, suspension, and chassis technology to enhance both off-road capability and on-road comfort.
Production:
The 690 Enduro R has been in continuous production for KTM, with model updates and revisions occurring in line with KTM's product cycle.