KTM 500 EXC-F
KTM 500 EXC-F (XCF-W) is the most powerful bike in the KTM Enduro range.
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This motorcycle combines a high-tech four-stroke engine with a lightweight chassis for excellent maneuverability. Basically, this is an EXC 450 with a modified piston stroke to achieve a larger engine displacement.
Engine
Small, high power: The KTM 500 EXC-F fuel injection powerplant is the smallest and lightest 500cc engine on the market, while delivering torque and power across the entire range. The newly redesigned four SOHC cylinder head valves are controlled by extremely rigid rocker arms. Optimized ports provide efficient gas exchange, and a sophisticated water jacket ensures reliable heat dissipation. The piston crown geometry is ideally matched to the highly efficient combustion chamber, while its low weight and high stiffness help to minimize vibration and improve reliability. Vibrations are also damped by a carefully optimized crank drive with sleeve bearings and a multifunctional balancer shaft. The Keihin electronic fuel injection engine management system with 42mm throttle body provides amazing throttle response with a unique injector position, while an optional map select switch allows the rider to select different engine characteristics and activate unique traction control for a better start.
Transmission
The transmission has 6 gears, reinforced gears and is equipped with a gear position sensor, traction control system. In 2020, transmission has received a new, larger C4 bearing, which will provide increased reliability under extreme loads. The sprocket is injection-molded with a highly elastic surface and increased reliability.
Clutch
The KTM EXC clutch (thanks to the Brembo hydraulic system and the DDS system) allows for fine metering of traction in difficult conditions, especially when driving in the hard-enduro class, the compactness of the DDS system allowed KTM engineers to install a damping system for additional reliability.
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Specifications
Specifications KTM 500 EXC-F:
| Model | KTM 500 EXC-F |
|---|---|
| Motorcycle type | Enduro |
| Release year | 2012- |
| Frame | Closed center frame |
| Engine type | 1-cylinder, 4-stroke, in-line |
| Working volume | 510.4 cm³ |
| Bore / Stroke | 95 x 72.0 mm |
| Compression ratio | 12.75: 1 |
| Cooling | liquid |
| Number of valves per cylinder | SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Fuel supply system | Keihin EFI, 42mm Throttle Body |
| Ignition type | Keihin EMS |
| Maximum power | 51.00 h.p. |
| Maximum torque | 46.00 Nm |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Concatenation | Wet type DDS multi-disc, hydraulically operated Brembo |
| Drive type | chain |
| Front tire size | 90/90 R21 |
| Rear tire size | 120/90 R18 |
| Front brakes | 260 mm |
| Rear brakes | 220 mm |
| Front suspension | WP-USD AER 48, 300mm stroke |
| Rear suspension | WP Xplor PDS, 310mm stroke |
| Minimum ground clearance | 355 mm |
| Saddle height | 960 mm |
| Fuel tank capacity | 8.5 l |
| Motorcycle weight (curb) | 106.5 kg |
KTM Motorcycles
| KTM | ||
|---|---|---|
| Off-road | 85-250 см³ | Freeride 250 F · 250 EXC · 250 EXC-F · 250 SX-F |
| 251-400 см³ | Freeride 350 F · 300 EXC · 350 EXC-F · 350 SX-F | |
| 401-750 см³ | 450 EXC-F · 450 SX-F · 500 EXC-F · 690 Enduro | |
| Supermoto | 401-750 см³ | 690 SMC R · 690 Supermoto |