KTM 505 SX-F Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

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

2008Year released
478 ccDisplacement
104.6 kgDry weight
960 mmSeat height
1,475 mmWheelbase
380 mmGround clearance

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.

Displacement478 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 444 ccHigh 1,301 cc

About 7% higher than the KTM database average. Around the 64th 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.

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.

Displacement64th

478 cc — larger displacement than about 64% of KTM models.

Seat height85th

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.

Wheelbase1,475 mm
This bike

1,475

KTM avg

1,436

Close to average.

Seat height960 mm
This bike

960

KTM avg

895

7% above average.

Ground clearance380 mm
This bike

380

KTM avg

304

25% above average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Single cylinder, four-stroke • 478 cc • Liquid cooled
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,475 mmSeat 960 mmClearance 380 mm
4-speed • Chain (final drive) • 80/100-21 front / 110/90-19 rear

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.