The KTM 505 SX motorcycle specifications include a 477.5 cc (29.14 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 173 kg (381.4 lb).
Key specifications
The 2012 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the KTM 505 SX 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 7% higher than the KTM database average. Around the 64th percentile across KTM models.
About 31% heavier than the KTM database average. Around the 94th percentile across KTM models.
About 11% lower than the KTM database average. Around the 9th percentile across KTM models.
About 27% larger than the KTM database average. Around the 79th 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.
478 cc — larger displacement than about 64% of KTM models.
173 kg — heavier than about 94% of KTM models, or lighter than about 6%.
795 mm — taller than about 9% of KTM models.
13.4 L — larger than about 79% 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.
1,280
1,436
11% below average.
795
895
11% below average.
265
304
13% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 21/7-10 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 20/11-9 |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.64:1 (Oversquare) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 477.5 cc (29.14 cu in) |
| Bore × stroke | 100.0 x 60.8 mm (3.9 x 2.4 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 11.0:1 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Keihin FCR MX 39 |
| Ignition | Contactless, controlled, fully electronic ignition system with digital ignition timing adjustment, type Kokusan |
| Starter | Electric |
| Lubrication | Forced oil lubrication with 2 Eaton pumps |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch | Wet multi-disc clutch / hydraulically operated |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Double-cradle frame made from chrome-molybdenum steel tubing, powder-coated |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | Independent wheels suspension with double wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Rigid axle |
| Front wheel travel | 244 mm (9.6 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 258 mm (10.2 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc. 4-piston fixed caliper |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Single piston floating caliper |
| Front tire | 21/7-10 |
| Rear tire | 20/11-9 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 173 kg (381.4 lb) |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 165 kg (363.8 lb) |
| Seat height | 795 mm (31.3 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,280 mm (50.4 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 265 mm (10.4 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 13.40 L (3.54 US gal) |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Orange/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.