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2020 Ktm 690 Smc R

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

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2Owner complaints

Model-year median: 1.5

1Recall campaigns

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0Investigations

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What owners reported most

Fuel/propulsion System
1Seats
1Structure
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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

Limited mileage data: 1 of 2 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Fuel/propulsion System. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Seats. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Structure. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

0 crash reports1 fire reports0 injury reports

Structure complaints

1 reports
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800 miles · Apr 22, 2021
Fuel/propulsion SystemStructureFire

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2020 KTM 690 SMC R. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE MOTORCYCLE SLID OUT WHEN THE CONTACT WENT TO STAND THE MOTOR BIKE UP; THE MOTORCYCLE PROCEEDED TO EXPLODE WITHOUT WARNING, ENGULFING THE CONTACT IN FLAMES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED AND THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED AND A REPORT WAS TAKEN. …

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2020 KTM 690 SMC R. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE MOTORCYCLE SLID OUT WHEN THE CONTACT WENT TO STAND THE MOTOR BIKE UP; THE MOTORCYCLE PROCEEDED TO EXPLODE WITHOUT WARNING, ENGULFING THE CONTACT IN FLAMES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED AND THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED AND A REPORT WAS TAKEN. THE CONTACT WAS NOT INJURED. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE AND UPON EXAMINATION THE MOTORCYCLE WAS A COMPLETE LOSS. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF THE FAILURE AND TOLD THE CONTACT THAT THEY WERE UNABLE TO ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 800.

NHTSA ODI #11413436

Official recalls

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21V792000 · Power Train:clutch Assembly:slave Cylinder

Oct 12, 2021

KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain 2018-2020 690 Enduro R, Vitpilen 701, 701 Enduro, 701 Supermoto, 2019-2020 690 SMC R, Svartpilen, 2018-2019 690 Duke, and 2020 701 Enduro LR motorcycles. The bellow-style gasket on the clutch slave cylinder may have been damaged during manufacturing, which could cause the clutch to become inoperable and not disengage when the clutch lever is pulled in.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: An inoperable clutch increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the clutch slave cylinder and replace it if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 3, 2021. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090. KTM's numbers for this recall are KTB2112 and HTB2110.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

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