KTM 690 Duke, 690 SMC R and 690 Enduro R Key Replacement

Quick answerKTM's 690 singles use a conventional ignition key. KTM's owner's manuals for the 690 Duke, 690 SMC R and 690 Enduro R give a key number on the KEYCODECARD and have no immobilizer section, so a correctly cut key is all the bike needs. If every key is gone, a key can be made to the ignition and fuel cap locks already on the bike.

KTM 690 Duke, 690 SMC R and 690 Enduro R key quick facts

690 Duke manuals from 2012 to 2019, the 2014 690 SMC R manual and the 2020 690 Enduro R manual list no immobilizer section.
The key number is on the KEYCODECARD, and KTM says it is needed to order a spare key.
On the 690 Duke the ignition and steering lock is in front of the upper triple clamp; on the 690 SMC R and 690 Enduro R it is in front of the seat.
The 690 Duke has a keyed seat lock on the left side; the 2014 690 SMC R manual shows the seat released by a strap instead.
The fuel tank filler cap on all three opens with the ignition key.

KTM 690 Duke, 690 SMC R and 690 Enduro R key types by year

Years	Models	Key type	Chip	Notes
2012-2019	690 Duke and 690 Duke R	conventional ignition key	no	The 2017 to 2019 manuals describe the red immobilizer lamp as a status lamp for the immobilizer and alarm system, and the fuse list shows the alarm system as optional.
2014	690 SMC R	conventional ignition key	no	Key number on the KEYCODECARD; ignition and steering lock in front of the seat.
2020	690 Enduro R	conventional ignition key	no	Key number on the KEYCODECARD; no immobilizer or transponder text in the manual.

The key by model

All three 690s are plain-key bikes according to their owner's manuals. The 690 Duke manuals for 2012, 2017, 2018 and 2019 give a key number on the KEYCODECARD and describe an ordinary ignition and steering lock. The only immobilizer wording is the name of a red dash lamp, which the manual explains as a status or error lamp for the immobilizer and alarm system, with the alarm system marked optional in the fuse list. There is no key activation procedure and no orange programming key, unlike KTM's V-twins of the same years.

The 2014 690 SMC R and 2020 690 Enduro R manuals read the same way: key number, KEYCODECARD, ignition lock, and no immobilizer section.

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Where the locks are and which ones use the key

The Duke and the two long-travel bikes are laid out differently, which matters when a lock sticks or a key breaks.

690 Duke: ignition and steering lock in front of the upper triple clamp, a seat lock on the left side of the bike that takes the ignition key, and a keyed fuel tank filler cap under a cover.
690 SMC R and 690 Enduro R: ignition and steering lock in front of the seat, and a keyed fuel tank filler cap. The 2014 SMC R manual shows the seat released with a strap, so there is no seat lock cylinder to worry about on that bike.
On every version the key can be removed in the off position and in the steering locked position.

Known weak point: the key in the fuel cap

KTM prints the same warning in the 690 Duke filler cap section that it uses across the range: the ignition key may break if overloaded, and damaged keys must be replaced. The fix the manual gives is simple, push down on the cap to take the load off the key before you turn it. If your key has a twist in it or a crack at the shoulder, get a new one cut from it now. Copying a tired key is a small job; a key snapped off in a fuel cap is an extraction job.

What an all-keys-lost visit involves

Because there is no chip to program, the whole job is mechanical. We check your photo ID against the registration or title, make a key to the locks on the bike, and test it in the ignition, the steering lock and the fuel cap, plus the seat lock on a Duke. Bring the KEYCODECARD if you have it. A dealer can also order a key by key number, which is a fair option when you still have one working key and are not in a hurry.

Where to find the key code

KTM's manuals for the 690 Duke, 690 SMC R and 690 Enduro R say the key number can be found on the KEYCODECARD supplied with the bike, and that the card should be kept in a safe place.

What to have ready

Have this ready when you call or text

Year, make and model of the bike
Where the bike is parked
Whether you have any working key, a broken key or a key code
Photo ID and registration or title (we verify ownership before making a key)

KTM 690 Duke, 690 SMC R and 690 Enduro R key FAQ

Does a KTM 690 have an immobilizer chip in the key?

KTM's manuals for the 690 Duke, 690 SMC R and 690 Enduro R have no immobilizer section and describe a conventional key. The red lamp with the immobilizer name is described as a status lamp tied to the optional alarm system.

Where is the ignition lock on a 690 SMC R or Enduro R?

KTM's manuals place the ignition and steering lock in front of the seat on both. On the 690 Duke it is in front of the upper triple clamp.

Does the 690 SMC R seat need the key?

The 2014 690 SMC R manual shows the seat released by pulling a strap. The 690 Duke is different and has a keyed seat lock on the left side.

Can a key be made for my 690 without the KEYCODECARD?

Yes. The card speeds things up, but a key can be made from the locks on the bike or copied from an existing key.

The immobilizer system on this bike

KTM Immobilizer: Orange Key, Black Keys and Race OnKTM has used two immobilizer setups on its big twins: black transponder ignition keys managed by an orange programming key, and from 2017 the Race On keyless key on the 1290 Super Duke R and 1290 Super Adventure.

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