KTM 500 XCF-W Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The KTM 500 XCF-W motorcycle specifications include a 510.9 cc (31.18 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 106.5 kg (234.8 lb).

Key specifications

2021-2022Model years
511 ccDisplacement
106.5 kgDry weight
950 mmSeat height
9.5 LFuel tank
1,482 mmWheelbase
370 mmGround clearance
Model years covered
20212022
Year-specific specification changes

The 2021 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Electrical
20222Ah lithium-ion battery
Ground clearance
2022355 mm (14.0 inches)

How the KTM 500 XCF-W 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.

Displacement511 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 444 ccHigh 1,301 cc

About 15% higher than the KTM database average. Around the 70th percentile across KTM models.

Seat height950 mm
Low 607 mmAverage 895 mmHigh 992 mm

About 6% taller than the KTM database average. Around the 66th 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.

Displacement70th

511 cc — larger displacement than about 70% of KTM models.

Seat height66th

950 mm — taller than about 66% 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 height950 mm
This bike

950

KTM avg

895

6% above average.

Ground clearance370 mm
This bike

370

KTM avg

304

22% above average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Single cylinder, four-stroke • 511 cc • Liquid cooled
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,482 mmSeat 950 mmClearance 370 mm
6-speed • Chain (final drive)

Additional useful specifications

Estimated theoretical fuel range 262 km
Bore/stroke ratio 1.32:1 (Oversquare)

Model information

Category Enduro / offroad

Engine specifications

Engine type Single cylinder, four-stroke
Displacement 510.9 cc (31.18 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

Transmission and drivetrain

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

Chassis and suspension

Frame Central double-cradle-type 25CrMo4 stee
Front suspension WP XPLOR-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
Rear brakes Single disc

Dimensions and weight

Dry weight 106.5 kg (234.8 lb)
Seat height 950 mm (37.4 inches)
Wheelbase 1,482 mm (58.3 inches)
Ground clearance 370 mm (14.6 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 9.50 L (2.51 US gal)
Fuel consumption 3.62 L/100 km (27.6 km/l or 64.98 mpg)
Greenhouse gases 84.0 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission)

Electrical and instruments

Electrical Lithium-ion battery

Other specifications

Color options Orange/white/black
Price as new US$ 11190. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc.

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.