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2018 KTM 500 EXC-F
The KTM 500 EXC-F is the strongest dual sport bike in the world,
although that doesn't mean it's hard to control. This motorcycle
is as lean and civilized as a thoroughbred race horse. But let
it rip, and its 4-stroke SOHC engine blasts the cutting-edge
chassis across any terrain you choose. Ahead of the competition.
No sweat, just glory.
Powered by a 510.4 cc SOHC engine, the 2018 KTM 500 EXC-F has no
equal in the dual sport realm. This compact powerhouse is fitted
in a lightweight chassis suspended with a revised WP-developed
Xplor fork and shock for the ultimate in handling and control.
With enough power and torque to dominate the trail and eat up
miles mixed with a READY TO RACE chassis, the 500 EXC-F is free
of compromise. |
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UPDATED
WP Xplor 48 upside-down split front fork with new outer tubes
for more sensitivity, less stiction and reduced weight. Revised
settings are stiffer as well.
UPDATED
WP Xplor PDS rear suspension features stiffer settings while
still offering the progressive feel and excellent bottoming
resistance only PDS can provide.
NEW
radiator guards provide better airflow in muddy conditions.
The 510.4 cc engine has been designed in order to be the most
compact and lightest 500 cc on the market.
Engine cases with a centralized shaft configuration to move the
crankshaft closer to the bike's center of gravity for light
handling.
42mm Keihin throttle body for instant throttle response and
crisp fueling.
6-speed wide ratio transmission is perfectly suited for off-road
duty.
Hydraulically operated DDS clutch features a damping system for
better traction and durability.
Lightweight Chromoly steel frame provides high torsional
rigidity with less longitudinal stiffness resulting in excellent
handling and energy absorption.
PDS Shock mounting geometry is matched to the aluminum swingarm
with a centered location for nearly symmetrical loads to the
swingarm.
Forged aluminum triple clamp with handlebar positions and a 22mm
offset for precise handling.
ODI grips that feature a lock-on design for the left grip and a
vulcanized grip on the throttle side.
"No Dirt"; footpeg design keeps the pegs pivot from becoming
clogged, ensuring the footpeg is always in the correct position.
CNC machined hubs, high-end Giant rims and Continental TKC-80
tires for maximum strength and traction on and off the road.
Airbox and filter design provides maximum performance with fast
"no tools"; air filter changes.
Bodywork with perfect ergonomics and contact points for maximum
control and comfort.
Cooling system features stiffer radiators with better cooling
efficiency while new radiator guards provide crash protection.
2.25 gallon see-through polyethylene tank provides the range
needed for extended rides.
"No Dirt"; shift lever prevents dirt from fouling the lever joint
to ensure proper shifting in any condition. |
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Technical Specs |
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Engine Type: Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke
Displacement: 510.4 cc
Bore/Stroke: 95 / 72 mm
Starter: Electric, Lithium Ion 12 V 2 Ah
Transmission: 6 Gears, wide ratio
Fuel System: Keihin EFI, 42 mm
Lubrication: Pressure Lubrication with 2 Pumps
Primary Ratio: 31:76
Final Drive:—:45
Cooling: Liquid Cooling
Clutch: Wet Multi-Disc DD-Clutch, Brembo Hydraulics
Ignition: Keihin EMS
Frame: Central Double-Cradle Type 25CrMo4 Steel
Subframe: Aluminum
Handlebar: Neken, Aluminum Ø 28/22mm
Front Suspension: WP Xplor USD Ø 48mm
Rear Suspension: WP Xplor PDS Monoshock
Suspension Travel Front/Rear: 300 mm / 11.8 in; 310 mm / 12.2 in.
Front/Rear Brakes: Disc Brake 260 mm / 220 mm
Front/Rear Rims: 1.60 x 21"; / 2.15 x 18"; Giant
Front/Rear Tires: 90/90-21"; / 120/100-18"; Continental TKC-80
Chain: 5/8 x 1/4 in.
Silencer: Aluminum
Steering Head Angle: 26.5"
Triple Clamp Offset: 22 mm
Wheelbase: 1,482mm ± 10 mm / 58.3 ± 0.4 in.
Ground Clearance: 355mm /— in
Seat Height: 960 mm / 37.8 in.
Tank Capacity, Approx: 8.5 L / 2.25 gal.
Weight (without fuel), Approx: 109 kg / 240.3 lbs.
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Features and Benefits |
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Engine
Small in dimensions, sky-high on
output. The KTM 500 EXC-F's fuel-injected powerhouse makes it
the most compact and lightest 500 on the market, while
delivering groundbreaking torque and power figures over the
entire rev range thanks to a single overhead camshaft cylinder
head and the latest electronic fuel injection. Class-leading and
cutting-edge: just the way we like it. |
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Cylinder Head
A single overhead camshaft
controls intake and exhaust through optimized ports, while a
cutting-edge combustion chamber and water jacket create
mind-blowing power while managing heat. The engine's four valves
rely on extremely rigid rocker arms. Double lateral brackets fix
the engine to the frame and reduce vibrations. |
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Crankshaft
The KTM 500 EXC-F's crankshaft
utilizes a short connecting rod, which makes for an overall
compact and lightweight engine with a snappy power delivery. A
plain big (bottom) end bearing with two force-fitted bearing
shells runs directly on the crank pin. The necessary oil feed
for this bearing is ensured by the engine's pressurized
lubrication. This design is a decisive benefit in terms of the
crankshaft service interval, which can be lengthened due to the
plain bearing. So just pin it, all day long. |
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E-Starter
The KTM 500 EXC-F is fitted with
a unique E-starter as standard, which is a clear advantage when
it comes to crunch time in the heat of battle. A strong starter
motor and a reliable lithium ion battery will fire up your 500
time and time again at the push of a button. In order to reduce
weight to the minimum, there is no kick-starter system. You
won't miss it. If by any chance you do, just retrofit a KTM
PowerParts replacement kit to get your kicks. |
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Transmission
The reliable 6-speed transmission
features a special surface treatment on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th
gears for solid reliability. The advanced 'No Dirt' gear shift
lever design prevents dirt from jamming the joint of the lever
and guarantees precise shifting even in the muddiest conditions.
For 2018 the transmission shaft gets a new bearing that has a
bigger overlap in the cases. This means reliability even under
extremely hard conditions. Think GP-level riding. In knee-deep
sand. And a new, stronger shifting star made of MIM steel (metal
injected molding) improves reliability even further. |
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Crankcases and Covers
The design of the die-cast
crankcases allows for minimal weight and a very centralized
shaft configuration. This makes the engine short and compact,
while contributing to an efficient centralization of masses. The
engine covers also feature a solid surface structure, which
reduces the wear caused by the rider's boots. This way, your EXC-F
will keep looking better longer. |
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Engine Management System
The state-of-the-art Keihin
engine management system with electronic fuel injection features
a 42mm throttle body. Thanks to its unique injector position,
the engine's response gives a whole new meaning to the word
'instantaneous'. Separate circuits for cold-starting and idle
make on-site adjustments easy. Push the throttle back when the
engine is warmed up and the cold start mode disengages. |
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Balancer Shaft
To balance the mass forces, the
KTM 500 EXC-F engine uses a multifunctional, side-mounted
balancer shaft, which at the same time drives the water pump. It
has been balanced to perfection, keeping vibration levels to a
minimum, even while gunning it to the maximum. |
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Cylinder and Piston
Inside the cylinder, with a bore
of 95mm, thumps a forged box-type piston with an ultra-light
piston pin. Its crown geometry is adapted perfectly to the
combustion chamber, where its rigid structure and low weight
shine. Thanks to low oscillating masses, the engine is as smooth
as it's powerful. |
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Clutch
The KTM 500 EXC-F employs the
KTM-developed DDS clutch (damped diaphragm steel) with a
wear-free steel basket and extremely heat resistant clutch
plates and new, nitrated steel liners. This clever design
employs a diaphragm spring instead of the usual coil springs,
making for considerably easier clutch action. A diaphragm spring
also leaves sufficient space for a damping system to be
integrated into the clutch hub. The goal is traction, but
durability is as well. Light operation and telepathic amounts of
control are standard with this hydraulic Brembo actuated clutch. |
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Frame
The high-tech, lightweight
chrome-moly steel frame has a knack for easy handling,
outlandish rideability, precise cornering and excellent
stability. You can also count on high torsional rigidity and low
longitudinal stiffness. This results in better absorption of the
energy created from the front and rear suspension, sucking up
jumps and bumps. In short: more comfort and less rider fatigue.
Laterally attached, lightweight aluminum engine head stays (the
connection between cylinder head and frame) contribute to
precise cornering and a reduced vibration level. The engineers
could pull off all that, while keeping their frame 2.2 pounds
lighter than that of the lightest competitor on the market. In
addition, it is easier to maintain, easier to work on and
supplies more space for the tank and other components. The bike
also features an extra-light subframe made of strong and
lightweight aluminum, which tiptoes the scales at less than 2
pounds. |
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Footpegs
Sophisticated 'No Dirt' footpegs
prevent jamming up of the pegs, even when digging in deep ruts.
The pegs on the EXC models are 6mm higher than the ones used on
SX models, which benefits ground clearance. But you can swap
them at will. |
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Swingarm
This state-of-the-art swingarm
allows for an optimized mounting position of the PDS shock
absorber, providing more progressive action. Furthermore, the
cast aluminum design guarantees lower weight and a perfect flex
behavior. The single-component casting process also eliminates
any inconsistencies and weak points. |
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Rear Suspension
The WP Xplor PDS is a newly
developed shock absorber. The PDS is a KTM trademark feature
where the shock absorber is directly connected to the upper side
of the swingarm. This setup boasts the best possible mounting
geometry and provides amazingly progressive damping. The shock
absorber is mounted close to the centerline, which means nearly
symmetrical loads for the swingarm and frame and more space for
the exhaust system. A second piston works together with a closed
cup (instead of a needle) towards the end of the stroke and is
supported by a progressive shock spring for exceptional
bottoming resistance. Various machined and anodized components
and a distinctive WP color trim make this a valuable, high-end
product compared to the less refined shock absorbers of the
competition. You'd hate to see it get dirty. Almost. |
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Front Suspension
The WP Xplor 48 upside-down fork
is a split fork developed by WP in close collaboration with KTM.
It is fitted with a spring on both sides but features separated
functions for each fork leg: compression damping is fitted on
the left side, while rebound is on the right. So the forks can
easily be adjusted with the twist of a dial on the top of the
forks. New outer fork tubes and a reworked setting make for more
sensitivity, improved damping behavior and a reduced weight. In
addition, a sealed hydro-stop guarantees excellent resistance to
bottoming-out. Due to high-quality materials and a
state-of-the-art production process, the new WP Xplor 48 fork \x96
with approx. 300mm of travel \x96 has outstanding response and
damping characteristics. A comfortable preload adjuster
(standard for SIX DAYS models, retro-fittable for standard
models) allows for a simple spring preload setting in three
steps without tools (standard, +3mm, +6mm). |
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Brakes
You can't brake any harder,
better, faster or stronger. High-tech Brembo calipers are
combined with lightweight Wave brake discs. The steel-flex front
brake hose has efficient protection and there's an integrated
channel for the speedometer cable. First you outrun them, then
you outbrake them. |
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Handlebar
KTM engineers know how to handle
handlebars. This tapered unit, made of high-strength aluminum by
NEKEN, features a throttle assembly with a robust aluminum body
and easy free-play adjustment. An ODI vulcanized grip sits on
the right, while on the left side of the bar a comfortable ODI
lock-on grip requires no glue or wire to secure it. You can
retrofit two interchangeable throttle cams, for different
response characteristics to suit your specific needs. |
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Triple Clamp
The EXC-Fs are fitted with forged
triple clamps with an offset of 22mm, ensuring a solid grip of
the fork and precise handling. The handlebar is adjustable
forwards and backwards over 4 positions, so the EXC-F will fit
you like your favorite gloves. |
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Bodywork
KTM R&D, KISKA Design and the
factory racers had their say in shaping the plastics with one
goal: complete harmony between rider and bike. Perfect
ergonomics and contact points provide maximum comfort in
movement on the EXC-F. The I-beam structures of the front and
rear fenders guarantee maximum stability and a low weight thanks
to well thought-out construction and mounting. They also stay
cleaner for longer. Clever brake hose routing on the front
number plate prevents wear and tear. |
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Graphics
New graphics convey the READY TO
RACE character of the 2018 KTM EXC-F model line. |
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Air Filter Box
The air filter box design offers
maximum protection of the air filter against soiling, while
ensuring maximum airflow in a quiet way. The large Twin Air
filter is mounted in a stiff cage, which at the same time holds
the system in place. This design is so simple; you can pop a
fresh one in with a face full of mud \x96 without tools and in
seconds. |
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Fuel Tank
The lightweight polyethylene tank
has a capacity of 2.25 gallons liters. You will always be able
to see how much fuel remains at a glance, thanks to the
see-through plastic. By pushing the orange release button in the
center of the fuel tank cap, the bayonet mechanism makes
refueling quick and easy. It is fitted with an integrated fuel
pump system and a fuel level sensor. Additionally, the fuel line
features a 90° connector to the tank for better protection
against damage. |
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Exhaust System
Noise limits are a real challenge
for every manufacturer. Therefore, KTM has put a lot of effort
into the development of its exhaust systems. All 4-strokes are
fitted with a short high-end aluminum muffler, mounted as close
to the engine as possible. This means more power, extra mass
centralization and better rideability. An advanced internal
design reduces the noise sufficiently to sit safely below the
noise limit, while still providing the engine response and
performance that is expected from a KTM. |
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Wheels
The EXC-F's wheels feature
lightweight, CNC machined hubs and high-end Giant rims
guaranteeing maximum stability at minimum weight. The wheels are
fitted with Continental TKC 80 tires \x96 perfect for surefooted
performance off-road and stability on-road. |
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Battery and Wiring Harness
A strong lithium ion
battery breathes life into the engine and contributes to low
vehicle weight. The lightweight battery and wiring harness are
centralized in a compartment above the air filter box, allowing
the mechanic to remove the subframe without moving the
electronics. A happy mechanic is a good mechanic. |
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Cooling System
KTM's proven cooling system
routes the coolant from the cylinder head through the frame
triangle, directly to aluminum radiators made by WP. Thanks to
flow optimized internal circulation and CFD-calculated
ventilation, the system is superbly efficient. In addition, new
radiator protections improve heat dissipation. Especially in the
mud. They are also integrated into the front part of the shrouds
to protect the radiators in a crash. |
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