The KTM 505 SX-F motorcycle specifications include a 477.5 cc (29.14 cu in) engine, a 4-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 104.6 kg (230.6 lb).
Key specifications
How the KTM 505 SX-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 7% higher than the KTM database average. Around the 64th percentile across KTM models.
About 7% taller than the KTM database average. Around the 85th 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.
960 mm — taller than about 85% of KTM models.
Dimensions compared with KTM average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across KTM models where that dimension is available.
1,475
1,436
Close to average.
960
895
7% above average.
380
304
25% above average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 80/100-21 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 110/90-19 |
| Front tire width | 80 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 100% |
| Front rim diameter | 21 in |
| Rear tire width | 110 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 90% |
| Rear rim diameter | 19 in |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.64:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 2008 |
|---|---|
| Category | Enduro / offroad |
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 | 12.5:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Keihin MX FCR 41 |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | Kokusan digital DC-CDI |
| Starter | Electric |
| Lubrication | Pressure lubrication |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 4-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch | Wet multi-disc clutch, operated hydraulically |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Central double-cradle-type 25 CrMo 4 |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | WP USD 48 mm |
| Rear suspension | WP monoshock PDS |
| 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 | 80/100-21 |
| Rear tire | 110/90-19 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 104.6 kg (230.6 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 960 mm (37.8 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,475 mm (58.1 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 380 mm (15.0 inches) |
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.