The KTM 500 XC-W (2016) is a four-stroke, single-cylinder motorcycle with a capacity of 510.4 cc and a liquid-cooling system. It has a compression ratio of 11.9:1 and uses a Keihin MX FCR 39 induction system with a contactless controlled fully electronic ignition. The bike is electrically started and has a multidisc clutch in oil bath, hydraulically activated. The transmission is six-speed with a final drive chain 5/8 x 1/4″. The frame is of central double-cradle type 25CrMo4. The front suspension consists of WP Performance Systems MXMA 4860 upside-down with 300mm / 11.8 in wheel travel, while the rear suspension is WP Performance Systems 4618 PDS DCC with 335mm / 13.1 in wheel travel. Single 260mm front and single 220mm rear disc brakes provide stopping power. The KTM 500 XC-W has a steering head angle of 63.5 degrees, a wheelbase of 1482mm / 58.3 in, a seat height of 970mm / 38.19 in, and a ground clearance of 345mm / 13.58 in. Its wet weight is 114 kg / 251 lbs, and has a fuel capacity of 8.5 L / 2.2 US gal / 1.9 Imp gal.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: KTM 500 XC-W
| Year | 2016 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
