KTM 500 EXC-F 2018 vs. KTM 450 EXC 2008

KTM 500 EXC-F 2018

KTM 500 EXC-F 2018

KTM 450 EXC 2008

KTM 450 EXC 2008

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Overview - KTM 500 EXC-F 2018 vs KTM 450 EXC 2008

KTM 500 EXC-F 2018

KTM 500 EXC-F 2018

KTM 450 EXC 2008

KTM 450 EXC 2008

Technical Specifications KTM 500 EXC-F 2018 compared to KTM 450 EXC 2008

KTM 500 EXC-F 2018
KTM 450 EXC 2008

Engine and Drive Train

TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders1Cylinders1
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement510.4 ccmDisplacement449 ccm

Dimensions and Weights

WheelbaseWheelbase1,482 mmWheelbase1,481 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height960 mmSeat Height925 mm
Dry WeightDry Weight106.5 kgDry Weight114 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity8.5 lFuel Tank Capacity9 l

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

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.

KTM 450 EXC 2008

KTM 450 EXC 2008

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Average Market Price KTM 500 EXC-F vs KTM 450 EXC

Price KTM 500 EXC-F

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Price KTM 450 EXC

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