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KTM · Shim-adjusted overhead-cam four-stroke single, dry sump, gearbox shares engine oil, chain drive

Enduro 690

Library entry covers 2008-2024

54 factory 31 guideline

Published source

KTM 690 Enduro EU / AUS/UK owner's manual 2008, Greasing and service table pp.53-55

Factory owner's handbook. Covers 2008 690 Enduro (EU / AUS/UK) owner's manual, art. no. 3211239en.

85 items for a 2024 model, grouped by interval the way a factory chart is laid out.

How this bike is built (what the schedule is based on)

Engine cycle: Four-stroke
Engine lubrication: Dry sump (separate oil tank)
Oil filtration: Replaceable cartridge or spin-on filter
Valve gear: Overhead cam, shim adjusted (incl. desmo)
Ignition: Electronic (CDI / transistor / ECU)
Charging: Alternator / stator with rectifier
Battery: Wet cell (flooded lead-acid, needs topping up)
Fuel system: Fuel injection
Cooling: Liquid cooled
Primary drive: Gear or chain inside engine, shares engine oil
Gearbox oil: Shares engine oil
Clutch control: Hand lever, hydraulic
Final drive: Chain
Front suspension: Telescopic fork
Rear suspension: Swingarm, single shock / cantilever
Front brake: Disc, hydraulic
Rear brake: Disc, hydraulic
Wheels: Spoked, tubed
Sidecar: No sidecar

Maintenance schedule

2024 KTM Enduro 690

On the road: every 200 mi

1 item

Check engine oil level

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline

Each fuel stop on old machines. Dry sump: check the tank hot, engine idling or just stopped, per your manual.

On the road: every 300 mi

3 items

Check lights, horn, brake light switches

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline
Check tire pressures

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline
Lubricate drive chain

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline

Lube warm, ideally at the end of the riding day so it soaks in overnight. Sooner after rain.

On the road: every 500 mi

1 item

Check coolant level

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline

On the road: every 600 mi

1 item

Check chain slack and rear wheel alignment

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline

Every 3,000 mi or 12 months

3 items

Check throttle cable(s) free play and return

Fuel and air

Guideline
Check footrests, pegs, rear brake and gear lever pivots

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Grease and check center / side stand and springs

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline

Every 3,107 mi or 12 months

42 items

Change engine oil

Engine

Factory

Manual: Change engine oil and oil filter, clean oil screens. Factory: After 1,000 km (621.4 mi), every 5,000 km/after every race, annually
Check all screws to see if they are tight.

Engine

Factory

Factory: As printed: • in K10N, K50A, K100A, J1A, J2A (K10N: after 1,000 km (621.4 mi); K50A: every 5,000 km (3,107 mi) / after every race; K100A: every 10,000 km (6,214 mi); J1A: annually; J2A: every 2 years)
Check braking.

Engine

Factory

Factory: As printed: • in K10N, K50A, K100A, J1A, J2A (K10N: after 1,000 km (621.4 mi); K50A: every 5,000 km (3,107 mi) / after every race; K100A: every 10,000 km (6,214 mi); J1A: annually; J2A: every 2 years)
Check engine bolts accessible from outside for tightness.

Engine

Factory

Factory: As printed: • in K10N, K50A, K100A, J1A, J2A (K10N: after 1,000 km (621.4 mi); K50A: every 5,000 km (3,107 mi) / after every race; K100A: every 10,000 km (6,214 mi); J1A: annually; J2A: every 2 years)
Check engine mounting bolts and plates

Engine

Factory

Manual: Check engine mounting screws for tightness. Factory: Every column incl. 1,000 km
Check rear sprocket / engine sprocket for tightness.

Engine

Factory

Factory: As printed: • in K10N, K50A, K100A, J1A, J2A (K10N: after 1,000 km (621.4 mi); K50A: every 5,000 km (3,107 mi) / after every race; K100A: every 10,000 km (6,214 mi); J1A: annually; J2A: every 2 years)
Check rim run-out.

Engine

Factory

Factory: As printed: • in K10N, K50A, K100A, J1A, J2A (K10N: after 1,000 km (621.4 mi); K50A: every 5,000 km (3,107 mi) / after every race; K100A: every 10,000 km (6,214 mi); J1A: annually; J2A: every 2 years)
Check screws and nuts for tightness.

Engine

Factory

Factory: As printed: • in K10N, K50A, K100A, J1A, J2A (K10N: after 1,000 km (621.4 mi); K50A: every 5,000 km (3,107 mi) / after every race; K100A: every 10,000 km (6,214 mi); J1A: annually; J2A: every 2 years)
Check the antifreeze and coolant level.

Engine

Factory

Factory: As printed: • in K10N, K50A, K100A, J1A, J2A (K10N: after 1,000 km (621.4 mi); K50A: every 5,000 km (3,107 mi) / after every race; K100A: every 10,000 km (6,214 mi); J1A: annually; J2A: every 2 years)
Check the cooling system for leakage.

Engine

Factory

Factory: As printed: • in K10N, K50A, K100A, J1A, J2A (K10N: after 1,000 km (621.4 mi); K50A: every 5,000 km (3,107 mi) / after every race; K100A: every 10,000 km (6,214 mi); J1A: annually; J2A: every 2 years)
Check the exhaust system for leaks and correct fitting and check that the exhaust holders are tight.

Engine

Factory

Factory: As printed: • in K10N, K50A, K100A, J1A, J2A (K10N: after 1,000 km (621.4 mi); K50A: every 5,000 km (3,107 mi) / after every race; K100A: every 10,000 km (6,214 mi); J1A: annually; J2A: every 2 years)
Check the functioning of the electrical equipment.

Engine

Factory

Factory: As printed: • in K10N, K50A, K100A, J1A, J2A (K10N: after 1,000 km (621.4 mi); K50A: every 5,000 km (3,107 mi) / after every race; K100A: every 10,000 km (6,214 mi); J1A: annually; J2A: every 2 years)
Check the functioning of the radiator fan.

Engine

Factory

Factory: As printed: • in K10N, K50A, K100A, J1A, J2A (K10N: after 1,000 km (621.4 mi); K50A: every 5,000 km (3,107 mi) / after every race; K100A: every 10,000 km (6,214 mi); J1A: annually; J2A: every 2 years)
Check the headlamp setting.

Engine

Factory

Factory: As printed: • in K10N, K50A, K100A, J1A, J2A (K10N: after 1,000 km (621.4 mi); K50A: every 5,000 km (3,107 mi) / after every race; K100A: every 10,000 km (6,214 mi); J1A: annually; J2A: every 2 years)
Checking the rear hub rubber dampers.

Engine

Factory

Factory: As printed: • in K50A, K100A, J1A, J2A
Clean oil strainers / mesh screens

Engine

Factory

Manual: Clean oil screens. Factory: With oil change
Inspect coolant hoses and clamps

Engine

Factory

Manual: Check fuel hoses, SLS hoses and vent hoses for damage, fitting and leaks.
Read out the error memory with a KTM diagnostic tool.

Engine

Factory

Factory: As printed: • in K10N, K50A, K100A, J1A, J2A (K10N: after 1,000 km (621.4 mi); K50A: every 5,000 km (3,107 mi) / after every race; K100A: every 10,000 km (6,214 mi); J1A: annually; J2A: every 2 years)
Replace oil filter

Engine

Factory

Manual: Change engine oil and oil filter. Factory: With oil change
Clean / inspect air filter

Fuel and air

Factory

Manual: Check air filter and change if necessary. Clean the air filter box.
Clean, check and grease the O-ring of the fuel hose connection.

Fuel and air

Factory

Factory: As printed: • in K50A, K100A, J1A, J2A
Check/correct the fluid level of the hydraulic clutch.

Primary and gearbox

Factory

Factory: As printed: • in K50A, K100A, J1A, J2A
Check the chain tension.

Final drive

Factory

Factory: As printed: • in K10N, K50A, K100A, J1A, J2A (K10N: after 1,000 km (621.4 mi); K50A: every 5,000 km (3,107 mi) / after every race; K100A: every 10,000 km (6,214 mi); J1A: annually; J2A: every 2 years)
Clean drive chain thoroughly (remove and soak, re-lube)

Final drive

Factory

Manual: Clean the chain.
Inspect chain and sprockets for wear (measure stretch)

Final drive

Factory

Manual: Check the chain wear / rear sprocket / engine sprocket for wear.
Bleed fork legs.

Front end

Factory

Factory: As printed: • in K10N, K50A, K100A, J1A, J2A (K10N: after 1,000 km (621.4 mi); K50A: every 5,000 km (3,107 mi) / after every race; K100A: every 10,000 km (6,214 mi); J1A: annually; J2A: every 2 years)
Check steering head bearing adjustment

Front end

Factory

Manual: Check play of steering head bearing.
Clean dust boots of fork legs.

Front end

Factory

Factory: As printed: • in K50A, K100A, J1A, J2A
Inspect fork seals, stanchions and fork boots

Front end

Factory

Manual: Check shock absorber and fork for leakage and functioning. Factory: Bleed fork legs at same interval
Check swingarm bushes for play

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Manual: Check swingarm bearing.
Check brake pads and discs

Brakes

Factory

Manual: Check the front / rear brake linings, brake discs.
Check screws and guide bolts of brake system for tightness.

Brakes

Factory

Factory: As printed: • in K10N, K50A, K100A, J1A, J2A (K10N: after 1,000 km (621.4 mi); K50A: every 5,000 km (3,107 mi) / after every race; K100A: every 10,000 km (6,214 mi); J1A: annually; J2A: every 2 years)
Check the free play of the foot brake lever.

Brakes

Factory

Factory: As printed: • in K10N, K50A, K100A, J1A, J2A (K10N: after 1,000 km (621.4 mi); K50A: every 5,000 km (3,107 mi) / after every race; K100A: every 10,000 km (6,214 mi); J1A: annually; J2A: every 2 years)
Check the front brake brake fluid level.

Brakes

Factory

Factory: As printed: • in K10N, K50A, K100A, J1A, J2A (K10N: after 1,000 km (621.4 mi); K50A: every 5,000 km (3,107 mi) / after every race; K100A: every 10,000 km (6,214 mi); J1A: annually; J2A: every 2 years)
Check the rear brake fluid level.

Brakes

Factory

Factory: As printed: • in K10N, K50A, K100A, J1A, J2A (K10N: after 1,000 km (621.4 mi); K50A: every 5,000 km (3,107 mi) / after every race; K100A: every 10,000 km (6,214 mi); J1A: annually; J2A: every 2 years)
Inspect brake hoses; replace old rubber

Brakes

Factory

Manual: Check brake lines for damage and leakage.
Check spoke tension and wheel true

Wheels and tires

Factory

Manual: Check the spoke tension. Factory: Also rim run-out
Check wheel bearings for play

Wheels and tires

Factory

Manual: Check wheel bearing for play. Factory: Not at 1,000 km
Checking the tire air pressure.

Wheels and tires

Factory

Factory: As printed: • in K10N, K50A, K100A, J1A, J2A (K10N: after 1,000 km (621.4 mi); K50A: every 5,000 km (3,107 mi) / after every race; K100A: every 10,000 km (6,214 mi); J1A: annually; J2A: every 2 years)
Inspect tire tread, sidewalls and date codes

Wheels and tires

Factory

Manual: Check the tire condition.
Check cables for damage and routing without sharp bends.

Controls and cables

Factory

Factory: As printed: • in K10N, K50A, K100A, J1A, J2A (K10N: after 1,000 km (621.4 mi); K50A: every 5,000 km (3,107 mi) / after every race; K100A: every 10,000 km (6,214 mi); J1A: annually; J2A: every 2 years)
Lubricate control cables and lever pivots

Controls and cables

Factory

Manual: Check Bowden cables for damage, smooth operation, routing and setting.

Every 4,000 mi or 12 months

1 item

Inspect, clean and gap spark plugs

Engine

Guideline

Every 6,000 mi or 12 months

3 items

Check charging voltage and regulator / cut-out

Ignition and electrics

Guideline
Inspect rear shocks for leaks and damping

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Lubricate speedometer / tachometer cables, check drive

Controls and cables

Guideline

A dry speedo cable whips the needle and eventually kills the instrument.

Every 6,214 mi or 2 years

5 items

Check and adjust valve clearances

Engine

Factory

Manual: Check and adjust valve clearance. Factory: Marked K100A and J2A. K10N 1,000 km; K50A 5,000 km/race; K100A
Check connection boots for cracks and leakage.

Engine

Factory

Factory: As printed: • in K10N, K100A, J2A
Change fork oil

Front end

Factory

Manual: Carry out a complete fork service. Factory: Additional order work; also complete shock service
Carry out a complete shock absorber service. (as additional order)

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Factory: As printed: • in K100A (every 10,000 km (6,214 mi)) and J2A (every 2 years)
Check the cable harness of the throttle valve body for damage and correct positioning.

Controls and cables

Factory

Factory: As printed: • in K10N, K100A, J2A

Every 6,214 mi

1 item

Replace spark plugs

Engine

Factory

Manual: Replace spark plug. Factory: K100A column only

Every 10,000 mi or 2 years

1 item

Compression test (or leak-down)

Engine

Guideline

Every 12,000 mi or 2 years

4 items

Replace air filter element

Fuel and air

Guideline
Synchronize throttle bodies

Fuel and air

Guideline
Clean and grease rear suspension linkage

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Grease swingarm pivot

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline

Every 15,000 mi or 4 years

1 item

Check valve clearances (shim adjusted)

Engine

Guideline

Every 18,000 mi

1 item

Replace chain and sprockets (wear based)

Final drive

Guideline

Every 20,000 mi or 4 years

1 item

Repack / replace wheel bearings

Wheels and tires

Guideline

Cup-and-cone and taper roller hubs need periodic repacking and adjustment.

Every 24,000 mi or 4 years

1 item

Replace fuel filter

Fuel and air

Guideline

Every 25,000 mi or 6 years

1 item

Replace swingarm bushes / bearings

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline

Every 30,000 mi or 6 years

1 item

Rebuild forks: seals, bushes, springs

Front end

Guideline

Every 12 months

2 items

Clean battery terminals, check charge and strap

Ignition and electrics

Factory

Manual: Clean the battery terminals and treat them with contact grease. Factory: Additional order work
Treat electric contacts with contact spray. (as additional order)

Ignition and electrics

Factory

Factory: As printed: • in J1A (annually) and J2A (every 2 years)

Every 2 years

7 items

Replace coolant

Engine

Factory

Manual: Change coolant. Factory: Additional order work; J2A
Inspect wiring, bullet connectors and ground points

Ignition and electrics

Guideline
Replace hydraulic clutch fluid

Primary and gearbox

Guideline
Repack / replace steering head bearings

Front end

Factory

Manual: Clean and grease steering head bearing and sealing elements. Factory: Additional order work
Inspect frame, welds and lugs for cracks

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Replace brake fluid

Brakes

Factory

Manual: Change brake fluid. Factory: J2A column only
Grease Pro-Lever deflector.

Controls and cables

Factory

Factory: As printed: • in J2A (every 2 years) only

Every 4 years

2 items

Replace fuel lines

Fuel and air

Guideline

Old rubber and modern ethanol fuel do not mix well.
Rebuild calipers and master cylinders (seals)

Brakes

Guideline

Every 6 years

2 items

Replace inner tubes and rim tape with tires

Wheels and tires

Guideline
Replace tires on age (regardless of tread)

Wheels and tires

Guideline

Guideline lines: Intervals here are general guidelines for the machine's era and layout, compiled for this app. They are not factory manual figures. Check your workshop manual, and edit any interval in the bike's Schedule tab.