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The KTM 690 Enduro R is known for many positive attributes like its power-to-weight ratio and dirt prowess, but its fuel range leaves something to be desired. With a measly stock fuel capacity of 3.2 gallons (12L), an auxiliary tank is required for any serious off-road exploration. Lack of range becomes even more of an issue during aggressive riding when fuel economy can drop as low as 36 miles per gallon!

With a potential range of only 115 miles, we began searching out an aftermarket fuel tank solution for this otherwise adventure-worthy machine. After weighing our options, the Safari Tank’s 3.7 gallon (14L) capacity seemed like the best fit to unlock the full adventure potential of our long-term KTM 690 Enduro R.

Safari Tanks is an Australian company that has been manufacturing high-capacity fuel tanks since 2001. Robin Box, their founder, began producing long-range solutions for his Honda XR650 when his desert riding became more ambitious than the stock tank’s range. With the goal of making tough products that could go the distance, Safari Tanks carved out a niche for themselves as one of the top aftermarket fuel tank companies. They now produce tanks for a wide range of makes and models, and are constantly developing new designs to stay current in the rapidly changing adventure motorcycle landscape.

How It Performed

Installation Everything required for installation was provided by Safari Tanks including fuel cap, taps, mounting hardware, fuel lines and fuel transfer plate (For adapting stock fuel pump). The initial install took approximately three hours and involved: removing the emissions canister, tapping into the stock fuel pump, running new fuel lines, installing the mounting brackets and finally mounting the tank. While this process was a bit arduous, we found that subsequent installs and removals of the tank for maintenance were simple and quick (under ten minutes).

Directions were thorough with good pictures and helpful tips. The only thing we deviated on during the installation was replacing the provided fuel lines with Motion Pro Premium fuel lines for added durability and heat resistance.

Operation After getting used to the drastic aesthetic change to the 690 Enduro, we began familiarizing ourselves with the tank’s general operation. Unfortunately, it wasn’t as simple as you might imagine: filling the tank and forgetting about it… The Safari tank sits higher than the stock under seat tank creating potential issues with overflowing and venting if filled or dispersed in the wrong order (a common problem with aftermarket tanks on this bike).

Our formula for success was filling both tanks with the fuel tap just forward of the main tank closed, then opening it after approximately 100 miles (or when the fuel light came on) letting the fuel in both tanks equalize. Another solution we found to the venting issue was leaving all the fuel line taps (1 at the bottom of each side and 1 just before the stock tank) open and just filling the Safari tank. This wouldn’t allow filling to full capacity but it saved the hassle of removing luggage covering the rear tank fill and would distribute the fuel weight evenly below seat level.

Performance The Safari tank outperformed our expectations in several aspects but the main thing that stuck with us was its toughness. High-speed low sides on gravel, low-speed tip overs in sharp rocks, and typical dirt naps all resulted in little to no damage at all. Scratching and scuffs on the tank were inevitable but cleaned up well after each adventure. However with the tank completely full, steering characteristics drastically changed and some nimbleness melted away off-road.

On road though it was a completely different story. The added weight over the front tire increased stability on the highway, making long pavement stretches more enjoyable. A slight loss of agility was noticeable but justified in our eyes, and we simply avoided filling up the tank unless it was necessary. The tank by itself weighs in at 15 pounds with hardware, so it wasn’t much of a burden when empty.

Overall, the big tank was less cumbersome than originally expected. With most of its girth farther forward, the knee position stayed closer to stock than we originally imagined. After a few rides, the Safari tank began to feel much like a stock feature. And with a new range well over 250 miles, our gas station anxiety became a thing of the past.

Who Is It For

Anyone looking to transform their KTM 690 Enduro R into a true long-range adventure bike. The Safari Tank more than doubles the range of the stock tank for a combined capacity of 6.9 gallons (26L), giving it the legs to explore roads truly less traveled. It is also reasonably priced compared to other aftermarket fuel tank options and for the time being, it offers the most capacity available (Safari Tanks is currently working on an even larger tank that will increase total capacity to 7.9 gallons).

Our Verdict

As the auxiliary tank market continues to expand, Safari Tanks still has a strong foothold by maintaining their focus on building durable and functional products. After more than a year and thousands of miles of abuse, we can attest that this is the toughest aftermarket tank available for the 690 Enduro. Aesthetically it might not be everyone’s cup of tea but when it comes to raw functionality and durability, it gets top marks.

What We Liked

• Heavy-duty tank construction.
• Significant fuel range improvement.
• On-road handling improvement.

What Could Be Improved

• Tank styling.
• Include higher quality fuel lines.
• Mounting brackets looked a bit thin.

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Author: Spencer Hill

“The Gear Dude” has been fueling his motorcycle addiction with adventure since first swinging his leg over a bike in 2010. Whether he’s exploring his own backyard in the Pacific Northwest or crisscrossing the United States, Spencer is always in search of scenic off-road routes, epic camping locations and the best gear possible. He began writing shortly after taking up two-wheel travel to share his experiences and offer insight with his extensive backpacking, camping and overland background.

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Looks like the right side took a hit during a get-off in dirt. You do not mention damage, so I’m assuming it did not break.

In your opinion, would the tank survive a get-off in rocks, taking a hit on a rock, same position? Speculate and tell me what you think, please.

Like mentioned in the review: “The Safari tank outperformed our expectations in several aspects but the main thing that stuck with us was its toughness. High-speed low sides on gravel, low-speed tip overs in sharp rocks, and typical dirt naps all resulted in little to no damage at all. Scratching and scuffs on the tank were inevitable but cleaned up well after each adventure.” “After more than a year and thousands of miles of abuse, we can attest that this is the toughest aftermarket tank available for the 690 Enduro.”

I also like that it’s translucent. Built in gas gauge 🙂

Our primary reason for choosing that color, worked like a charm!

it’s also nice because it looks like it protects the radiators.

Great review!

I’m looking for a tank for my 690, so this is very relevant!

A few questions – * As far as highway improvement, does it help any of the annoying 55mph-ish vibration that the 690’s are known for? * Does it change the overall width of the bike? Especially for standing up in a forward/attack riding position. * I assume if the tank is empty (or close to empty) the bike feels pretty much as it would without the tank?

Thanks in advance for you answers!

-Yes it does help with some of the vibration in the 4,500-5,000 rpm range. Most noticeably it helps with speed wobbles and head shake though. -It does change the width of the bike compared to the stock shrouds, still skinnier than the bars by quite a bit. -Yes with the tank empty you hardly notice a difference in handling characteristics.

That 690 is a very cool bike, but you can buy two KLRs with 5.2 gallon factory tanks with 200+ miles of range for what that KTM cost. (Just sayin)

That is true but the KLR 650 and KTM 690 are completely different balls of wax. It would take 3 KLR’s to come close to the same horsepower of the 690, 2 KLR’s combined wouldn’t have the same suspension travel and the 690 is arguably more reliable with its modern engine/fuel injection.

That last point about more reliable engine. Mmmmm, Maybe. Pretty tough to call a KTM anything more reliable than a KLR. The 690 more reliable? That’s a tough sell…

You can´t compare these bikes. I have my 2011 modell since 2,5 years now and the KTM is like they say “Ready to Race”. Besides traveling it´s good for serious offroad riding, rally racing, going on a motocross track and even on single tracks you can have fun. Of course it depends a lot on the rider but there is no other bike out there which is that good in both worlds. Buy one and enjoy….and yes the additional parts and equipment you need for specific upgrades are adding costs but it´s worth!

Do I understand correctly that you are trying to compare the 33-year-old, 80’s-tech, underpowered, overweight KLR 650 to a modern KTM ? ? ?

Seriously . . . are you on drugs ?

Out of your mind ?

The KLR weighs 96 pounds more than the KTM.and has about half the power and half the suspension travel.

Do I need to say any more ?

I don’t know why ANYONE would ride a KLR.

Would be interesting to compare it to the Rally Raid tanks or some of the other aftermarkets out there. The EVO2 tanks from Rally Raid are a bit more, but you gain the ability to attach a front fairing (if wanted) and the styling is there as well.

We used Rally Raid tanks on the KTM Twins Ultimate 690 build that will be featured soon. It does have the advantage of being able to attach a fairing and some might say it is more ascetically pleasing but it doesn’t have the same capacity and might not be as robust. More details to follow with the build story.

So, what do you think after all this, Spencer?

Will these make it onto your “Ultimate 690” build, or maybe something else? Or, just keep the Ultimate stock tank?

I loved this tank but ultimately I went with Rally Raid on the Twins 690 because of the ability to integrate with the MST rally fairing. The build article will be featured here shortly with full details on some of these big equipment decisions.

Any potential obstructions which would prevent a successful install when combined with the Rottweiler Intake System?

I have the tank and I don’t think it would interfere with the Rottweiler intake from what I can see. The intake is under the seat and this does not impact the seat in any way, except that you have to slide it under the tank now. Although the tank is wider than the stock “fairing” (how could it not be 🙂 ), it is about just as wide as the width of the rear of the bike where the exhaust is. I think mine also hits the fork tubes, when maxing out turning, not sure if you guys experienced that.

Also, do you think that those crashbars help protect the vulnerable brake pedal at all? I just pretzeled mine.

Stock tank 3.2 gallons.

Safari tank 3.7 galons.

Now I’m no Steven Hawking, but the title says “double your fuel range” to me would mean you’d also have to double your fuel reserves, not increase it by just 14%.

Easy math.. combined is 6.9 gallons…more than double mr. mathematician

Was there any noticeable issues with the radiator getting enough airflow with these tanks on? I have the rally raid tanks on my 690 and notice it gets really hot in traffic and slow speed technical stuff

On a recent 6500 mile trip through Mexico sometimes with temperatures in excess of 100 degrees the tanks lost there original shape. They moved away from the frame perhaps an inch or more and make it uncomfortably wide to ride in a standing position. It appears the attachment bolts are in the wrong location to keep this from happening. The change in shape appears to be permanent.

darn….i was getting so excited…..extra fuel capacity without having to transfer from separate bags or tanks….rad protection(thats $2-3oo savings)- looks cool Australia is a damn hot place….can’t be a new prob….what did Safari have to say about the miss shaping?

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Safari Tank installation

By mebgardner , April 22, 2018 in 690 Enduro R & SMC R

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This mod is being performed onto a 2017 KTM 690 Enduro R.

The Safari tank is *very* expensive, twice that of Japanese cycle gas tank mods. Is it worth it? The is my reasoning for selecting it. I don't like to carry fuel in containers that might get "smushed" if the cycle is dropped. I also believe this gas tank offers some radiator protection in a drop, so it's useful for something other than just carrying extra fuel, and lighter (just the tank) than crash bars. Those are my main reasons.

On to the install.

You'll need some stuff the manual does not suggest. An extra 3 ft. length of gas line. Masking tape and marker pen, for witness markings.

Allow all day for this job. Really, I'm not kidding. 8-10 hours.

The instructions start with dismounting the fuel pump. If at all possible, ride the cycle tank dry. The fuel pump is pressure activated, and has a timer shutoff of about 4-5 seconds. So, you can not turn on the cycle, and use the fuel pump to empty the tank. It does not work that way.

I dismounted the rear tire, and used a plastic sheet spread out over the rear swingarm as a funnel into a 11x14 photo tray, to catch the draining gas. Gas makes a Real Mess. It will magically climb up 'n over any funnel you have in it's desire to wind up on your floor. I had a partial chain cleaning done by the gas on its way to my floor. So, take your time and set up as carefully as possible. NO SMOKING, no ignition sources (hot water heater etc), then crack loose the bolts holding the pump and *slowly* get the gas trickling out.

There's a bunch of gas and electric line in the tank, but no need to pull that out. Just expose enough of the pump body to get fingers on the two side tabs as the pump drops down. The pump will pop apart very easily when you squeeze those two tabs.

Take a few minutes to clean up your shop from gas related stuff. Gas cans, rags, plastic sheeting, everything related to the mess you now have. Clean it up, make it safe to work.

OK, back to the cycle and Safari equipment.

Remove the gas line from the Safari aux metal fuel plate. Take it off. The metal plate is your "template" for some time.

Now for the drilling. you're going to use the masking tap and pen to make some witness marks at the hole points. The two existing 1.5 mm side holes are 2 mm above the base. You mark and drill two additional 1.5 mm holes at locations vertical (above) those existing holes, at 12 mm distance "up" from those holes. The tape makes this easy. The not so easy hole is the 4 mm diameter hole aligned with the gas entry hole in the new aux metal fuel plate, the intake port from the new tank. It can be done this way: The pump plastic housing to be drilled, is not directional, so just pick a side, that part can not go wrong. However, you *can* get the new metal plate upside down. That would cause you to drill the wrong place on the plastic housing. So, the metal plate *with gasket pointing "UP"*. Witness mark *on the metal plate*, with the marker, where the gas hole is located. Slide the plate onto the housing. Position masking tape vertically onto the plastic housing, about where you marked the metal plate. Mark the tape on the plastic housing where the witness mark on the plate appears. Now you have the vertical location of the gas hole from the plate, transferred onto the plastic housing. Now to get the distances onto the tape. Slide the metal plate off, and use a metric ruler to measure the distance from the gas hole center to the plate base. I measured 4 mm. So, the gas entry hole will be 4 mm "up" from the *compressed gasket* base. That is, allow for the gaskets to "squish" during boltup, and measure 4 mm up from the plastic base, after gaskets have compressed. Mark that onto the tape, and you have your drill point. Double check everything, no room for screwup here. Drill the 4 mm hole centered on that cross hair.

Clean up the housing from plastic bits, reassemble the pump, add the new plate and gasket, and bolt it back up, evenly torqueing the bolts in a cross pattern.

The gas line entering that metal plate adaptor goes through a 90 deg. metal elbow. From Safari, that elbow is rotated slightly off-center, or "upward". That is, it's "canted up" slightly. The corners of the elbow are extremely sharp metal and "pointy", and will gouge a hole in your OEM tank, as the plate is compressed onto the gas tank. A better plan is to break the Safari made gas seal on the elbow, and remake the seal with the 90 deg elbow centered with the plate. Take it off, add sealing goop, and twist it back on so that the elbow is no longer canted up. No more gouged tank.

The instructions say to route fuel lines after tank is in position. Much Better to route the fuel lines before you place the tank on for bolt up.

Route the 1st petcock fuel line past the rear shock. Bolt the 1st petcock onto the empty hole next to the "Cycle is Upright" switch. Zip tie the fuel line to the frame to keep it away from the shock. Pay attention to possible clearance issues for a future installation of an Xtrig Preload Adjuster, it's right in this same area.

Now to place the tank.

They tell you to place a top bracket under the front seat holder "pin". What they don't say is to bend the OEM front seat pin holder bracket "down" slightly to account for the new elevation from the bracket addition. Trivial, until you're attempting to get your seat back on, with the tank now bolted up. Bend the seat pin bracket. This step prevents much swearing later.

When you have that top bracket temporarily bolted down, you'll need to use a prybar to lever "up" on the corners, to raise the screw holes where the tank will bolt up. The screw holes are located too far down, so the screws don't line up when bolting up the tank. Pry the arms "up". Now, while holding up on the prybar, bend the bracket arms towards vertical, toward the front of the cycle. This will move the tank forward a very small amount *and* get the tank screws holes to line up with the top bracket holes. A 2-fer. You will also have to bend those same top bracket arms "out" towards the cycle sides, to get the screw holes to align up. OK, one more note on the top bracket. Center it side-to-side on the seat holding bracket, and center those on the cycle centerline as best you can. Otherwise, the sides of the tank will interfere with the fork tubes when making a turn. Bottom line: Be prepared to bend on that top bracket. It took me four tank mount / dismount cycles to get that top bracket correct. Talk about a dark cloud over my head when that was going on. Oh Boy!

Don't forget to clean the new tank with some gas before mounting it. Not forgetting this step will prevent another mount / dismount cycle. Sheesh!

The fuel line routing can be, and should be, done before mounting the tank. The pictures show the fuel line routing behind the motor, around the back of it. Safari does not give you enough fuel line to do it right, or well. Disassemble all the fuel lines from the petcocks and the gas line T. Take them all off, they're not right. The left side line is too short. Use the 3 ft. piece of fuel line you bought and route it from the left side tank petcock location (approximate, the tank is not in place yet), *under* the tank brackets (to keep the line low, use a zip tie to keep it off the hot pipe just below), around the left rear of the motor, to the rear of the starter, and out the middle right side of the cycle, just behind the 1st petcock. Next, route another line (the longest one from Safari), and route it from the right side tank petcock location, *over* the tank bracket (the line stays low enough), and out the cycle side just in front of the rear brake lines. These two lines are "T"'ed with the supplied gas line tee. Use the T arms. Finally, use the shortest gas line from Safari to go from the 1st petcock output to the T's tail. As I finish the routing, I can clearly see the arm's side of the T, on the outside of the rear metal brake lines. The two arms of it have one line running forward to the right tanks petcock, the other arm line running back to loop around to the left tank petcock, and the T tail points "inward" to the interior of the cycle, behind the motor, to the 1st petcock (the tank "source" back to the fuel pump). I ran it like that so I could see, easily, at a glance, any leak from the T connections.

OK, test fit the tank. Drop it into position. Don't bolt it up yet. Check to see how you get the seat on and off, now. It should be easy. If not, bend the seat pin bracket some until it's not excruciating. I said it like that, cause the seat on / off will never be easy again.

An aftermarket seat, such as Seat Concepts , will clear the tank, but *just* barely. It will be a tight fit.

Now try bolting up the tank. Loosely. Check the steering swing for tank clearance. Adjust the top bracket position now, if needed. Check the top bracket mounting holes to tank mounting holes for easy bolt up. When done, tighten up the top bracket and seat pin bracket. You can *not* reach them when the tank is in place. Utterly can not turn them from any angle, once the tank is on.

Tighten all the mounting bolts now. Recheck the seat. Recheck the steering. Insert and clamp all fuel lines to petcock locations, and recheck them.

Turn off all petcocks. Put some small amount of gas in the main OEM tank and check for leaks at the pump.

Run the engine. The motor should kick over after one or two cycles of the main on / off switch (to cycle the gas pump once or twice).

The low fuel light should illuminate.

Turn off the motor.

Add gas to the Safari. Look for leaks.

Open all three petcocks and look for leaks. Rotate the petcocks a few times, and keep looking for leaks at all gas line break points.

If nothing is leaking, YAY you're almost done.

Go for a ride...

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I've been trying to correct a right-to-left tank-to-front forks clearance issue this morning with this tank installation.

The Safari manufacturer has mis-centered the top tank mounting holes, where the top bracket / seat pin bracket would bolt on to.

The top tank mounting holes consist of small bits of threaded metal, that are embedded into the tank plastic during the tank manufacturing process.

These threaded metal bits are not centered sideways, left-to-right, across the tank top. So, they cause the tank to sit further to one side of the cycle than the other, during bolt up.

It's not much, maybe 5 mm. But it now causes the tank to hit the left front fork tube during a turn.

I've tried for hours to correct it some other way. It looks like it will never be right, and I'll have to live with it.

I will talk to the US distributor and see what happens next.

I've got pictures that conclude the tank is mis-cut from the plastic, across the top and likely down the sides. I will not publish them in public yet, before I determine how this will proceed with Safari.

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Definitely interested in your riding impressions when you get it all buttoned up and with some seat time.

See this new thread, detailing a combination of "aux tank added" and "failed gas vent dongle":

It's peripherally related to this thread, as my adding a Safari tank had "Unintended Consequences" to the fuel system architecture.

I'm working directly with the Safari manufacturer to resolve my "tank will not fit" issue.

They have agreed I have a poorly cut tank (the delrin? plastic is poorly cut), and we are working on how to solve it.

They are being kind, and cooperative. I am thankful.

On ‎4‎/‎23‎/‎2018 at 2:40 PM, Bryan Bosch said: Definitely interested in your riding impressions when you get it all buttoned up and with some seat time.

I'll say this for a starting impression: I'm glad I mounted up wider foot pegs. Otherwise, I would be "bow legged" heading down the trail.

A happy coincidence, I did not plan that.

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New Safari Tanks for 690

Discussion in ' Thumpers ' started by A19pilot , Apr 2, 2017 .

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any you guys hear about this? http://www.safaritanks.com.au/home/news/207-new-ktm-690-safari-tank-set-for-early-2017-release They look HUGE. I wish they had a smaller footprint. Might be a good alternative to the Evo2 tanks though.

spaceman_spiff Long timer

Why are they so ugly??

mtntrails Life is Short... Supporter

Much better looking than the 1st generation tank.

True. But that's not really saying much

c_b1 Been here awhile

Prefer the first gen tbh,

Tessier Been here awhile

Maybe the 3rd time really will be a charm, because these suckers are fugly! Raily raid might has it's issues but god safari really needs to higher a industrial designer.

I agree the are fugly as hell. I emailed RRUK because they don't have the evo2 tanks listed on their website at the moment. I got a response that they were having production issues and were switching manufacturers, so I am hopeful they will get all the quality issues solved. I don't think I could do the new safari based on how awful it looks and the old safari tank is not compatible with my seat concepts seat.

Hopefully that means they changed the design as well... The lower ears are a terrible design that are prone to breaking off

One can hope. She said they should have them back in stock in may sometime.

aequitas3 Been here awhile

I just spent some time researching fuel tank options and did some comparisons between the two Safari tanks available for the 690 Enduro: "Old" 14.2L / 3.7 Gallons One piece No modifications to plastics / frame. Bolt on parts. Doesn't work with Seat Concepts saddle (mentioned above) Fuel is kept up quite high and near the key *Some reports of the seat not fitting well underneath the tank "New" 2017 version 18L / 4.76 Gallons Two piece Unsure on modifications as the install guide and videos aren't released yet. Just photos here . More fuel is kept lower and more forward *Since this tank doesn't wrap over top of the front of the seat, the key is more accessible and also leaves room for a tank bag. Here's a photo comparison of the two - the orange outline showing the "old" version.

Augdog1964 2015 BMW R1200GSA

When in the heck are these coming out? Man...

I’m sorry but those are some of the ugliest things I’ve ever seen.

eakins Butler Maps

This page is working https://www.safaritanks.com.au/home/news/210-safari-tank-for-new-ktm-690-enduro-available-soon

a2zworks Trust me, I'm Pablo

I have insider info

So ugly! Do they do any design work on these? Almost as bad as the rally raid tanks

dachef Been here awhile

I’m pretty sure that they have had the page up for a year or better. They keep pushing the release date. I’ve heard mention that they will be offering a fairing with it, although I don’t know how reliable that info is.

XRHondafan Long timer

I reckon they look great. Better than the existing safari tank

XRHondafan said: ↑ I reckon they look great. Better than the existing safari tank Click to expand...

dakarchef said: ↑ I’m pretty sure that they have had the page up for a year or better. They keep pushing the release date. I’ve heard mention that they will be offering a fairing with it, although I don’t know how reliable that info is. Click to expand...

Just get the rade garage tank. Such a good solution. Better weight distribution. Looks good. Perfect amount of fuel

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PLEASE NOTE! This fuel tank can be used only with KTM 690 Enduro model years 2019-23. In case you’d need fuel tank for previous models of KTM 690 (i.e.2008-18), then please order HERE . 

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Extra 100 km/60 miles fuel range

You get an extra volume of 5,5 liters of fuel (1,5 gallons) for your adventure trips. It makes great freedom with total fuel range exceeding 330km (205+ miles)!!!

Keeps original handling

Great benefit of our auxiliary tank solution is keeping the same dimensions and weight of your KTM 690 enduro. Simply the auxiliary tank is “hidden” in the bike and it does not add any extra dimensions to the bike so the handling of the bike is exactly the same as the factory 690.

Improved MultiAir filters

The small airbox uses the OEM intake flange yet provides better air in-flow. In combination with the foam filter from MultiAir designed specifically for the RADE/GARAGE, it gives you extra power (about 3-5HP) and torque (about 5-8NM) in 3000-6500RPM.   Moreover it is easily accessible so replacement takes only few minutes. The filters are pre-oiled, but when they get dirty they are fully washable and reusable, making them environmentally friendly.

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First refuelling for Russia’s Akademik Lomonosov floating NPP

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The FNPP includes two KLT-40S reactor units. In such reactors, nuclear fuel is not replaced in the same way as in standard NPPs – partial replacement of fuel once every 12-18 months. Instead, once every few years the entire reactor core is replaced with and a full load of fresh fuel.

The KLT-40S reactor cores have a number of advantages compared with standard NPPs. For the first time, a cassette core was used, which made it possible to increase the fuel cycle to 3-3.5 years before refuelling, and also reduce by one and a half times the fuel component in the cost of the electricity produced. The operating experience of the FNPP provided the basis for the design of the new series of nuclear icebreaker reactors (series 22220). Currently, three such icebreakers have been launched.

The Akademik Lomonosov was connected to the power grid in December 2019, and put into commercial operation in May 2020.

Electricity generation from the FNPP at the end of 2023 amounted to 194 GWh. The population of Pevek is just over 4,000 people. However, the plant can potentially provide electricity to a city with a population of up to 100,000. The FNPP solved two problems. Firstly, it replaced the retiring capacities of the Bilibino Nuclear Power Plant, which has been operating since 1974, as well as the Chaunskaya Thermal Power Plant, which is more than 70 years old. It also supplies power to the main mining enterprises located in western Chukotka. In September, a 490 km 110 kilovolt power transmission line was put into operation connecting Pevek and Bilibino.

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