KTM 500 EXC-F Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The KTM 500 EXC-F motorcycle specifications include a 510.4 cc (31.14 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 106.5 kg (234.8 lb).

Key specifications

2017-2023Model years
510 ccDisplacement
106.5 kgDry weight
960 mmSeat height
9 LFuel tank
1,482 mmWheelbase
355 mmGround clearance
Model years covered
2017201820192020202120222023
Year-specific specification changes

The 2017 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Displacement
20202023510.9 cc (31.18 cu in)
Dry weight
20202023105.6 kg (232.8 lb)
Frame
2020Central-tube frame with double-cradle
202125CrMo4 steel central-tube
20222023Central double-cradle-type 25CrMo4 steel
Front brakes
2020Single disc. Brembo twin-piston floating calliper
20212023Single disc
Front suspension
20222023WP XPLOR-USD, Ø 48 mm
Rear brakes
2020Single disc. Brembo single-piston floating calliper, brake disc
20212023Single disc
Fuel capacity
202020239.20 L (2.43 US gal)
Fuel control
2020Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Starter
20202023Electric

How the KTM 500 EXC-F 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 height960 mm
Low 607 mmAverage 895 mmHigh 992 mm

About 7% taller than the KTM database average. Around the 85th percentile across KTM models.

Fuel capacity9 L
Low 2 LAverage 10.6 LHigh 23 L

About 15% smaller than the KTM database average. Around the 48th 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 height85th

960 mm — taller than about 85% of KTM models.

Fuel capacity48th

9 L — larger than about 48% 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 height960 mm
This bike

960

KTM avg

895

7% above average.

Ground clearance355 mm
This bike

355

KTM avg

304

17% above average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

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

Wheelbase 1,482 mmSeat 960 mmClearance 355 mm
6-speed • Chain (final drive)

Additional useful specifications

Bore/stroke ratio 1.32:1 (Oversquare)

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)
Cooling system Liquid
Fuel system Injection
Fuel control Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
Ignition Keihin EMS
Starter Electric & kick
Lubrication Pressure circulation lubrication with two rotary pumps

Transmission and drivetrain

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

Chassis and suspension

Frame Chrome-molybdenum steel central-tube frame
Front suspension WP USD Ø 48 mm
Rear suspension WP Xplor PDS shock absorber
Front wheel travel 300 mm (11.8 inches)
Rear wheel travel 310 mm (12.2 inches)
Rake 26.5°

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Single disc. Brake calipers on floating bearings
Rear brakes Single disc. Brake calipers on floating bearings
Wheels CNC machined hubs and high-end Giant rims

Dimensions and weight

Dry weight 106.5 kg (234.8 lb)
Seat height 960 mm (37.8 inches)
Wheelbase 1,482 mm (58.3 inches)
Ground clearance 355 mm (14.0 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 9.00 L (2.38 US gal)

Other specifications

Color options Orange/white/black

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.