KTM 500 XC-W (2014-15)

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The KTM 500 XC-W motorcycle was released in 2014-15 and is powered by a four-stroke, single-cylinder, SOHC engine with a capacity of 510.4cc. It has a liquid-cooled cooling system and a compression ratio of 11.9:1. The induction system is a Keihin MX FCR 39 and the ignition is contactless controlled fully electronic with digital ignition adjustment, type Kokusan. It has a six-speed transmission with a final drive chain of 5/8 x 1/4″. The frame is a central double-cradle type 25CrMo4, with a front suspension of WP Performance Systems MXMA 4860 upside down and a rear suspension of WP Performance Systems 4618 PDS DCC. The front brakes consist of a single 260mm disc and the rear brakes a single 220mm disc. The front tire size is 90/90 – 21, and the rear tire size is 120/90 – 18. The KTM 500 XC-W motorcycle has a seat height of 970mm, a ground clearance of 345mm, and a wet weight of 114kg. It has a fuel capacity of 8.5L.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: KTM 500 XC-W

Year: 2014 – 15


Engine: Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Capacity: 510.4 cc / 31.1 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 95 x 72 mm
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio: 11.9:1
Induction: Keihin MX FCR 39
Ignition: Contactless controlled fully electronic ignition with digital ignition adjustment, type Kokusan
Starting: Electric
Clutch: Multidisc clutch in oil bath, hydraulically activated
Transmission: 6 Speed
Final Drive: Chain 5/8 x 1/4″
Primary Drive Ratio: 32:76
Gear Ratios: 1st 14:36 / 2nd 17:32 / 3rd 19:28 / 4th 22:26 / 5th 23:24 / 6th 26:21
Final Drive Ratio: 13:50
Frame: Central double-cradle type 25CrMo4

Front Suspension: WP Performance Systems MXMA 4860 upside down
Front Wheel Travel: 300 mm / 11.8 in
Rear Suspension: WP Performance Systems 4618 PDS DCC
Rear Wheel Travel: 335 mm / 13.1 in
Front Brakes: Single 260 mm disc
Rear Brakes: Single 220 mm disc
Front Tyre: 90/90 – 21
Rear Tyre: 120/90 – 18
Steering Head Angle: 63.5 degrees
Wheelbase: 1482 mm / 58.3 in
Seat Height: 970 mm / 38.19 in
Ground Clearance: 345 mm / 13.58 in
Wet Weight: 114 kg / 251 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 8.5 L / 2.2 US gal / 1,9 Imp gal

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