KTM 500 EXC-F 2021 vs. KTM 1090 Adventure 2018

KTM 500 EXC-F 2021

KTM 500 EXC-F 2021

KTM 1090 Adventure 2018

KTM 1090 Adventure 2018

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Overview - KTM 500 EXC-F 2021 vs KTM 1090 Adventure 2018

KTM 500 EXC-F 2021

KTM 500 EXC-F 2021

KTM 1090 Adventure 2018

KTM 1090 Adventure 2018

Technical Specifications KTM 500 EXC-F 2021 compared to KTM 1090 Adventure 2018

KTM 500 EXC-F 2021
KTM 1090 Adventure 2018

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore95 mmBore103 mm
StrokeStroke72 mmStroke63 mm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11.8 Compression Ratio13
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
CylindersCylinders1Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement510.4 ccmDisplacement1,050 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
BrandBrandWPBrandWP
DiameterDiameter48 mmDiameter43 mm
TravelTravel300 mmTravel185 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
Shock mountShock mountdirectShock mountDeflection
BrandBrandWPBrandWP
TravelTravel310 mmTravel190 mm

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameChromium-molybdenum
Frame typeFrame typeCentral tubeFrame typeTubular
RakeRake63.5 degreeRake64 degree

Brakes Front

TypeTypeSingle diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter260 mmDiameter320 mm

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter220 mmDiameter267 mm

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsTraction controlAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Riding modes, Traction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width80 mmFront tyre width110 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height100 %Front tyre height80 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter21 inchFront tyre diameter19 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width140 mmRear tyre width150 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height80 %Rear tyre height70 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter18 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,482 mmWheelbase1,560 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height960 mmSeat Height850 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity8.5 lFuel Tank Capacity23 l

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 500 EXC-F 2021

KTM 500 EXC-F 2021

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

KTM 1090 Adventure 2018

KTM 1090 Adventure 2018

The KTM 1090 Adventure is a huge step away from its predecessor, the 1050 Adventure, towards its bigger sisters. The electronics package with adjustable riding modes, traction control and ABS remains at the already high level, but the engine now has 125 hp, around a third (!) more than the 1050. Almost more importantly, it can now rev freely to over 10,000 rpm and thus offers a more usable rev band. You will hardly find a more balanced bike in the class of still reasonably priced large touring enduros.

Very powerful, cultivated engine with wide rev range

performance modes

ABS can be switched off

adjustable traction control

agile and safe handling

adjustable ergonomics

height-adjustable windshield

low weight

comparatively low price.

Optics seem outdated by the new 1290 Super Adventures

suspension fork not adjustable

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price KTM 500 EXC-F vs KTM 1090 Adventure

Price KTM 500 EXC-F

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Price KTM 1090 Adventure

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