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

The KTM 505 XC-F motorcycle specifications include a 477.5 cc (29.14 cu in) engine, a 4-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 108.3 kg (238.8 lb).

Key specifications

2008-2009Model years
478 ccDisplacement
108.3 kgDry weight
985 mmSeat height
9 LFuel tank
1,475 mmWheelbase
380 mmGround clearance
Model years covered
20082009
Year-specific specification changes

The 2008 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Frame
2009Central double-cradle-type 25CrMo4
Gearbox
20095-speed
Rear tire
2009110/100-18

How the KTM 505 XC-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 height985 mm
Low 607 mmAverage 895 mmHigh 992 mm

About 10% taller than the KTM database average. Around the 95th percentile across KTM models.

Fuel capacity9 L
Low 2 LAverage 10.6 LHigh 23 L

About 15% smaller than the KTM database average. Around the 48th 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 height95th

985 mm — taller than about 95% of KTM models.

Fuel capacity48th

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.

Wheelbase1,475 mm
This bike

1,475

KTM avg

1,436

Close to average.

Seat height985 mm
This bike

985

KTM avg

895

10% 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 985 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

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 39
Fuel control Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
Ignition Kokusan digital SX
Starter Electric
Lubrication Pressure lubrication with 2 Eaton pumps

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. Aluminium 7020 subframe.
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 108.3 kg (238.8 lb)
Seat height 985 mm (38.8 inches)
Wheelbase 1,475 mm (58.1 inches)
Ground clearance 380 mm (15.0 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 9.00 L (2.38 US gal)

Other specifications

Color options Orange/black
Exhaust system Aluminium

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.