Vehicle Stalls repeatedly at idle and low speed coast. This vehicle is available for inspection. This stalling causes a serious safety concern. It greatly increases the chances of having an accident by not giving the operator complete control of the vehicle. This is a widely known defect and the vehicle is presently in possession of the selling dealer for further diagnostics. There were no warning lamps, messages, or other symptoms prior to the said incidents.
The worst 2025 Ktm 690 SMC R problems
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What 2025 Ktm 690 SMC R owners say
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Kickstand spring failed during highway travel causing engine to stall due to side stand switch activation. It is unavailable to inspect as it completely fell off after spring failure, on the 360 dash cam footage you can see one of the attaching ears is missing when it fell off. A motorcycle shutting off traveling down a busy highway (880n Santa clara county) could put one at significant risk of a collision. I was able to hold up the stand with my left leg to maintain travel to the next off ramp to safety, but this as well prevented the ability to shift the transmission.
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Is the 2025 Ktm 690 SMC R reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2025 Ktm 690 SMC R, close to a typical 690 SMC R model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2025 Ktm 690 SMC R?
Brakes, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2025 Ktm 690 SMC R have?
No recalls on record.
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