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Ktm 690 SMC R years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 13 complaints about the Ktm 690 SMC R since 2019, and 1 recall has been issued. The 2021 model year has 4 complaints, more than any other year, led by fuel system and body problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
13
Recalls
1
Worst year
2021
Model years
2019-2025

Ktm 690 SMC R years to avoid

No model year of the Ktm 690 SMC R stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Ktm 690 SMC R years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Ktm 690 SMC R complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

201920202021202220232025

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Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Ktm 690 SMC R problems

All model years combined.

  • Fuel system
    10
  • Body
    5
  • Seats
    2
  • Brakes
    1

Ktm 690 SMC R problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2025-2Brakes00
2023-1Fuel system00
2022-2Body00
2021-4Fuel system00
2020-2Body10
2019-2Fuel system10

Recalls 1

See all 1 recalls for the Ktm 690 SMC R

Questions about the Ktm 690 SMC R

What years of the Ktm 690 SMC R should you avoid?

No single model year of the Ktm 690 SMC R has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Ktm 690 SMC R?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Ktm 690 SMC R?

Fuel system, with 10 complaints across all years, followed by body (5) and seats (2).

How many recalls does the Ktm 690 SMC R have?

1 recall between 2019 and 2025. The 2020 model year has the most, with 1.

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