KTM 500 EXC-F 2017 vs. Yamaha YZ65 2018

KTM 500 EXC-F 2017

KTM 500 EXC-F 2017

Yamaha YZ65 2018

Yamaha YZ65 2018

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Overview - KTM 500 EXC-F 2017 vs Yamaha YZ65 2018

KTM 500 EXC-F 2017

KTM 500 EXC-F 2017

Yamaha YZ65 2018

Yamaha YZ65 2018

Technical Specifications KTM 500 EXC-F 2017 compared to Yamaha YZ65 2018

KTM 500 EXC-F 2017
Yamaha YZ65 2018

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore95 mmBore43.5 mm
StrokeStroke72 mmStroke43.6 mm
StarterStarterElectricStarterKick
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders1Cylinders1
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes2-Stroke

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionTelescopic fork
DiameterDiameter48 mmDiameter36 mm
TravelTravel300 mmTravel215 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
TravelTravel310 mmTravel270 mm

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeCentral tubeFrame typeDouble cradle

Brakes Front

TypeTypeSingle diskTypeSingle disk
DiameterDiameter260 mmDiameter198 mm

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter220 mmDiameter190 mm

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width80 mmFront tyre width60 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height100 %Front tyre height100 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter21 inchFront tyre diameter14 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width140 mmRear tyre width80 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height80 %Rear tyre height100 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter18 inchRear tyre diameter12 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,482 mmWheelbase1,140 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height960 mmSeat Height755 mm

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 500 EXC-F 2017

KTM 500 EXC-F 2017

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.

Yamaha YZ65 2018

Yamaha YZ65 2018

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Average Market Price KTM 500 EXC-F vs Yamaha YZ65

Price KTM 500 EXC-F

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Price Yamaha YZ65

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