KTM 500 EXC
| Manufacturer | KTM-Sportmotorcycle AG |
|---|---|
| Also called | KTM 500 XC-W |
| Production | 1999-present |
| Predecessor | KTM 530 EXC |
| Class | Enduro |
| Engine | Single-cylinder, liquid-cooled, 4 Valve/SOHC, Fuel Injected, 4-stroke |
| Bore / stroke | 95 mm / 72 mm, 510.4 cc |
| Compression ratio | 11.9:1 |
| Ignition type | Kokusan contactless, electronic, digital ignition timing adjustment |
| Transmission | 6 gears, wet clutch operated hydraulically, chain drive |
| Frame type | Central double-cradle-type 25CrMo4 steel |
| Suspension |
Front: WP USD 48mm; fully adjustable, 300 mm travel |
| Brakes |
Hydraulic single disc Front :260 mm (10.24") Rear: 220 mm (8.66") |
| Tires | 90/90-21"; 140/80-18" |
| Rake, trail | 26.5°, 4.3 in (110 mm)[1] |
| Wheelbase | 1,482 mm (58.3 in) |
| Seat height | 970 mm (38 in) |
| Weight |
113.9 kg (251 lb) (dry) |
| Fuel capacity | 2.51 US gal (9.5 l; 2.09 imp gal) |
| Related | KTM 250 EXC, KTM 350 EXC, KTM 450 EXC |
The KTM 500 EXC is a series of 4-stroke enduro off-road motorcycle made by KTM. They are essentially the 400/450 EXCs with changes to the bore or stroke to achieve larger displacements. The 520, 525, 530 and 500 are all in fact 510.4 cc motors given different model numbers to distinguish them. Like the other KTM enduro offerings they vary in the set-up and components. The international EXC versions have a small headlight, speedometer, tail-light and somewhat softer linkless (PDS) rear suspension. 2007 was the first year the EXC was deemed street legal in the US. As of 2008 the US version of the EXC continued to be sold in street legal trim. In 2012 the US 50-states street legal 530 EXC-R was rebadged the 500 EXC. In mid 2016 the 2017 MY bikes were introduced adding a 250cc version. It joins the 350 and 500 EXC-F.
Model progression
500 CC class Enduro Bikes
| 1989 - 1997 | 1998 - 2002 | 2003 - 2007 | 2008 - 2011 | 2012–Present | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model Number | 500 | 520 | 525 | 530 | 500 |
| Engine | |||||
| Motor Type | LC4 (Liquid Cooled 4-stroke) 510.4 cc (31.15 cu in) SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
RFS (Racing Four Stroke) 510.4 cc (31.15 cu in) SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
XC4 (X-tra Cool 4-stroke) 510.4 cc (31.15 cu in) SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | ||
| Bore/Stroke Compression |
95.0 mm × 72.0 mm (3.74 in × 2.83 in) 11.0:1 |
95.0 mm × 72.0 mm (3.74 in × 2.83 in) 11.9:1 | |||
| Fuel Delivery | Keihin MX FCR 39 | Keihin 42mm throttle body | |||
| Ignition | Contactless controlled fully electronic ignition with digital ignition adjustment | ||||
| HP Torque |
51 hp tbd ft/lbs |
tbd hp tbd ft/lbs |
58 hp tbd ft/lbs | ||
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Transmission | 5-speed | 6-speed | |||
| Clutch | Multi-disc clutch in oilbath / hydraulically operated | Hydraulic Multi-disc diaphragm spring clutch | |||
| Chassis/Suspension/Brakes | |||||
| Front Suspension | 43mm USD forks. 295mm wheel travel |
48mm USD forks. 300mm wheel travel | |||
| Rear Suspension | Fully adjustable WP PDS link-less 320mm wheel travel |
Fully adjustable WP PDS link-less 335mm wheel travel | |||
| Brakes | Front: Single 260 mm (10.2 in) disc with dual-piston calipers Rear:Single 220 mm (8.7 in) disc with single-piston caliper | ||||
| Tire Size | Front: 90/90 -21 Rear: 140/80 -18 |
Front: 90/90 -21 Rear: 120/90 -18 | |||
| Dimensions | |||||
| Rake & Trail | 26.5 degrees / 4.4 in (110 mm) | 26.5 degrees / 4.3 in (110 mm) | |||
| Wheelbase | 1,435 mm (56.5 in) | 1,425 mm (56.1 in) | |||
| Seat Height | 925 mm (36.4 in) | 985 mm (38.8 in) | 970 mm (38 in) | ||
| Fuel Capacity | 8.5 L (1.9 imp gal; 2.2 US gal) | 9.0 L (2.0 imp gal; 2.4 US gal) | 9.5 L (2.1 imp gal; 2.5 US gal) | ||
The KTM 500 EXC (2012–present) is a 50 state street legal dual-sport enduro dirtbike powered by a 510 cc SOHC engine.[2][3]
References
- ↑ Scott Rousseau (26 March 2014). "2014 KTM 500 EXC Dual-Sport Test". Off-road.com. Retrieved 27 February 2016.
- ↑ http://www.ktm.com/us/enduro/500-exc/
- ↑ Ryan Dudek (17 July 2014). "TEN REASONS WHY I LOVE THE KTM 500 EXC". Cycle World.com. Retrieved 26 February 2016.