The gas tank is swollen and the bolts and plastics don’t line up anymore, I bought the bike used off someone and never noticed it before, it’s a little sketchy incase it blows while riding
The worst 2019 Ktm 690 SMC R problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Fuel system2
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Recalls 1
Power train: clutch assembly: slave cylinder
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 21V792000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2019 Ktm 690 SMC R 2
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What 2019 Ktm 690 SMC R owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Fuel Tank (structural member) expanded due to faulty vent in fuel cap/plug; breaking off the mounts to the relay/fuse block. Still available for inspection as KTM has no listed recall and vehicle is out of warranty. Tank expanded enough to break the relay/ fuse block mounts, dislodging them and their electrical connections; shorting the battery. Problem was confirmed by KTM mechanic at dealership; verified "other vent paths clear; recommend replacing fuel cap" . Copy of dealer invoice available apon request. Vehicle has been inspected only by mechanic and service manager at KTM dealership. Tank expansion produced excessive panel gaps, Motorcycle seat kept falling off after ride; panel gaps started showing a month after ownership.
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Questions about the 2019 Ktm 690 SMC R
Is the 2019 Ktm 690 SMC R reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2019 Ktm 690 SMC R, close to a typical 690 SMC R model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2019 Ktm 690 SMC R?
Fuel and propulsion system, with 2 complaints.
How many recalls does the 2019 Ktm 690 SMC R have?
1 recall, covering power train.
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