Manual says 9300 miles or every year. I won't put that many miles on it in a year so it's every Spring for me. Agreed!! I used to change mine about every 3k mi or so, though like JD said, when I start to feel a lack of smoothness too it's time. I completely didn't agree with the manual as I feel like it is toooooooo long in between changes 790R oil change interval. Jump to Latest Follow KTM 690, 790, 990, 1190, 1290. KTM track racing, adventure stories, KTM 50 fix-ups and more. From what I know KTM recommends 10w-60 if you live/drive regularly in ambient temps above 30 deg Celsius. It maintains lubrication at higher temps. 10w-50 provides poor lubrication at very high engine temps and wear out much faster. This is misleading and completely unsubstantiated advice. Bullshit! basically. Like many liquid-cooled KTM motorcycles, the maintenance schedule intervals for the 890 Adventure R are 15 000 km (9 300 mi) or annually, with a major service (valve service & new plugs) every two intervals (every 18 600 miles or 30 000 km, but with no time interval). The 890 Adventure R has a hydraulic clutch, so change the clutch fluid at the Different service intervals may apply in your country, depending on the local operating conditions. Individual service intervals and scopes may change in the course of technical developments. The most up-to-date service schedule can always be found on KTM Dealer.net. Your authorized KTM dealer will be happy to advise you. Page 61: Recommended Work Oil Change every 5-10hrs depending on riding conditions within those hours and how hard. If you ride dusty areas and pegged out a lot, change it every 5. Keep the air filter clean. Oiled well. I buy the maxima pre oiled one use filters so when its dirty you trash it and use a new one. $10 a filter. 92TfUEG. Hello fellow 690/701 enjoyers! This is my first season with my new SMCR 690. After looking extensively at the manual and online, I can’t seem to find a clear answer to when I should be changing motor oil, just the generic 10,000km service interval which I’m guessing is where the bike needs to be broken down for valve adjustment, etc. KTM 790 Adventure Service Intervals. The KTM 790 Adventure has 9300 mile / 15000 km or annual service intervals. At every service, change the oil and filter, and do a host of checks. KTM recommends you check and adjust the valve clearances of the 790 engine every 18600 miles or 30000 km. At the same time, change the spark plugs. 9. Remove the 3 bolts that retain the cartridge oil filter cover. Pull the brake pedal down and pull the cover away. Depending on brake adjustment, I have heard that it may be necessary to remove the brake pedal for improved access to the filter cover. Remove the cartridge filter and allow the cavity to drain. So the dealer that sold me the bike didnt say anything specific about oil, and the local KTM dealer closest to me just uses 15w-50 rock oil. Scuderia, and Pinit which are both quite abit further from me say only to use motorex 10w-60 like it says in the manual. The book for my 09 450 XC-F says change the oil every 3 hours or every 5ish gallons of fuel. I kinda of go in between and change the oil every 2-3 rides depending how tough/fast they are which is 5-8 hours for me. And I change the oil filter every other oil change. However, I pretty much only ride mountain single track and don't burn a whole

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