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
The 2017 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
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.
About 15% higher than the KTM database average. Around the 69th percentile across KTM models.
About 7% taller than the KTM database average. Around the 85th percentile across KTM models.
About 15% smaller than the KTM database average. Around the 48th percentile across KTM models.
KTM database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the KTM specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
510 cc — larger displacement than about 69% of KTM models.
960 mm — taller than about 85% of KTM models.
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.
1,482
1,436
3% above average.
960
895
7% above average.
355
304
17% above average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.32:1 (Oversquare) |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
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| 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 |
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| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch | Wet, DDS multi-disc clutch, Brembo hydraulics |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Chrome-molybdenum steel central-tube frame |
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| 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 |
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| 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) |
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| 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) |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Orange/white/black |
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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.