KTM 500 EXC-F (2017-18)

The KTM 500 EXC-F motorcycle was produced from 2017-18, equipped with a liquid-cooled, four-stroke single-cylinder SOHC engine with a capacity of 510.4cc and a compression ratio of 11.9:1. It features a Keihin MX FCR 39 induction system, contactless controlled fully electronic ignition with digital ignition adjustment, and an electric starter. The clutch is a multidisc in oil bath, hydraulically activated, and the bike has a six-speed transmission with a final chain drive. The frame is a central double-cradle type 25CrMo4, and it has a WP Performance Systems MXMA 4860 upside-down front suspension and a WP Performance Systems 4618 PDS DCC rear suspension. Braking is handled by a single 260mm disc in the front and a single 220mm disc in the rear, with a front tyre size of 90/90-21 and a rear tyre size of 120/90-18. The bike has a wheelbase of 1482 +/- 10mm, a seat height of 960mm, and a ground clearance of 355mm. It has a wet weight of 106.5kg and a fuel capacity of 8.5 litres.

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: KTM 500 EXC-F

Year: 2017 – 18

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: 310 mm / 12.2 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

Wheelbase: 1482 +/- 10 mm

Seat Height: 960 mm . 37.7 in

Ground Clearance: 355 mm / 13.9 in

Wet Weight: 106.5 kg / 234.7 lbs

Fuel Capacity: 8.5 Litres / 2.2 US gal / 1,9 Imp gal