SWM RS 500 R 2018 vs. KTM 500 EXC-F 2018

SWM RS 500 R 2018

SWM RS 500 R 2018

KTM 500 EXC-F 2018

KTM 500 EXC-F 2018

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Overview - SWM RS 500 R 2018 vs KTM 500 EXC-F 2018

SWM RS 500 R 2018

SWM RS 500 R 2018

KTM 500 EXC-F 2018

KTM 500 EXC-F 2018

Technical Specifications SWM RS 500 R 2018 compared to KTM 500 EXC-F 2018

SWM RS 500 R 2018
KTM 500 EXC-F 2018

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore97 mmBore95 mm
StrokeStroke67.8 mmStroke72 mm
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders1Cylinders1
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement501 ccmDisplacement510.4 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
BrandBrandKayabaBrandWP
DiameterDiameter50 mmDiameter48 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
BrandBrandKayabaBrandWP

Brakes Front

TypeTypeSingle diskTypeSingle disk
DiameterDiameter260 mmDiameter260 mm

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter240 mmDiameter220 mm

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width90 mmFront tyre width80 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height90 %Front tyre height100 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter21 inchFront tyre diameter21 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width140 mmRear tyre width140 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height80 %Rear tyre height80 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter18 inchRear tyre diameter18 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,495 mmWheelbase1,482 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height963 mmSeat Height960 mm
Dry WeightDry Weight112 kgDry Weight106.5 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity7.2 lFuel Tank Capacity8.5 l

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

SWM RS 500 R 2018

SWM RS 500 R 2018

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

KTM 500 EXC-F 2018

KTM 500 EXC-F 2018

The same applies to the 500 that applies to the 450. The slimming down of the 500 puts it on a level that was reserved for the 250 a few years ago. Of course, the moving masses are higher and the motorbike seems more ponderous than the smaller ones during the special test. On the long stage, however, you enjoy the sovereignty and the infinite power in every situation. 63 HP! Even if there are very rare passages where you need this power. But when it comes, the feeling in the saddle is indescribable.

Stable engine with reserves for long full-throttle stages

easy to ride despite high performance thanks to great engine electronics

handling has also been significantly improved. Comparable with 450 from the previous year or with old 250s.

One thing is clear: the 500 seems handy and light. But if you switch to a 2-stroke or a small four-stroke without a break, it's a different world

high price.

Price Comparison Average Market Price SWM RS 500 R vs KTM 500 EXC-F

Price SWM RS 500 R

Unfortunately, the data available to us is not sufficient to provide meaningful price information for this model.

Price KTM 500 EXC-F

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