KTM 500 EXC Six Days Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The KTM 500 EXC Six Days motorcycle specifications include a 510.4 cc (31.14 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 111.5 kg (245.8 lb).

Key specifications

2012, 2015, 2016, 2017Model years
510 ccDisplacement
111.5 kgDry weight
970 mmSeat height
9.5 LFuel tank
1,482 mmWheelbase
345 mmGround clearance
Model years covered
2012201520162017
Year-specific specification changes

The 2012 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Dry weight
2017107 kg (235.9 lb)
Frame
2015Central tube frame made of chrome molybdenum steel tubing
20162017Chrome-molybdenum steel central-tube frame
Front brakes
20152017Single disc. Brake calipers on floating bearings
Front suspension
2015WP Suspension Up Side Down 4860 MXMA PA
2016WP USD Ø 48 mm 4CS closed cartridge
2017WP-USD Xplor 48 with preload adjuster
Fuel system
20152016Carburettor
2017Injection
Rear brakes
20152017Single disc. Brake calipers on floating bearings
Rear suspension
2015WP Suspension PDS 5018 DCC
2016WP PDS shock absorber
2017WP Xplor PDS shock absorber
Clutch
2015DDS Multidisc clutch in oil bath / hydraulically
20162017Wet, DDS multi-disc clutch, Brembo hydraulics
Fuel capacity
201520169.00 L (2.38 US gal)
20178.50 L (2.25 US gal)
Ground clearance
2017355 mm (14.0 inches)
Ignition
2015Contactless, controlled, fully electronic ignition system with digital ignition timing adjustment, type Kokusan
Lubrication
20152017Pressure circulation lubrication with two rotary pumps
Rear wheel travel
2017310 mm (12.2 inches)
Seat height
2017960 mm (37.8 inches)

How the KTM 500 EXC Six Days compares

This compares the motorcycle with all KTM models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the KTM database average.

Displacement510 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 444 ccHigh 1,301 cc

About 15% higher than the KTM database average. Around the 69th percentile across KTM models.

Seat height970 mm
Low 607 mmAverage 895 mmHigh 992 mm

About 8% taller than the KTM database average. Around the 90th percentile across KTM models.

Fuel capacity9.5 L
Low 2 LAverage 10.6 LHigh 23 L

About 10% smaller than the KTM database average. Around the 63rd percentile across KTM models.

This model KTM database average

KTM database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the KTM specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Displacement69th

510 cc — larger displacement than about 69% of KTM models.

Seat height90th

970 mm — taller than about 90% of KTM models.

Fuel capacity63rd

9.5 L — larger than about 63% of KTM fuel tanks in this database.

Dimensions compared with KTM average

Each measurement is compared with the average value across KTM models where that dimension is available.

Wheelbase1,482 mm
This bike

1,482

KTM avg

1,436

3% above average.

Seat height970 mm
This bike

970

KTM avg

895

8% above average.

Ground clearance345 mm
This bike

345

KTM avg

304

14% above average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Single cylinder, four-stroke • 510 cc • Liquid cooled
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,482 mmSeat 970 mmClearance 345 mm
6-speed • Chain (final drive) • 90/90-21 front / 140/80-18 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 90/90-21
Rear tire size 140/80-18
Front tire width 90 mm
Front tire aspect ratio 90%
Front rim diameter 21 in
Rear tire width 140 mm
Rear tire aspect ratio 80%
Rear rim diameter 18 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.32:1 (Oversquare)

Model information

Category Enduro / offroad

Engine specifications

Engine type Single cylinder, four-stroke
Displacement 510.4 cc (31.14 cu in)
Bore × stroke 95.0 x 72 mm (3.7 x 2.8 inches)
Compression ratio 11.8:1
Valves per cylinder 4
Cooling system Liquid
Fuel system Injection. Keihin EFI, flow restrictor 42 mm
Ignition Keihin EMS
Starter Electric & kick
Lubrication Pressure lubrication with 2 oil pumps

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 6-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)
Clutch Wet multi-disc clutch, Brembo hydraulics

Chassis and suspension

Frame Central double-cradle-type 25CrMo4. Subframe: Aluminium.
Front suspension WP-USD 48 mm
Rear suspension WP-PDS shock absorber
Front wheel travel 300 mm (11.8 inches)
Rear wheel travel 335 mm (13.2 inches)
Rake 26.5°

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Single disc
Rear brakes Single disc
Front tire 90/90-21
Rear tire 140/80-18
Wheels 1.60 x 21´´; 2.15 x 18´´ Excel

Dimensions and weight

Dry weight 111.5 kg (245.8 lb)
Seat height 970 mm (38.2 inches)
Wheelbase 1,482 mm (58.3 inches)
Ground clearance 345 mm (13.6 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 9.50 L (2.51 US gal)

Other specifications

Color options Orange/white/black/blue
Exhaust system Aluminium
Comments Racing tuned model.

Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from KTM models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official KTM information before relying on them. Visit the official KTM website.