Dubbed as the King of the Mountains, the 2018 KTM 500 EXC-F bike has a fuel injected powerhouse that makes it the most compact and lightest 500 on the market. It also has a single overhead camshaft cylinder head that delivers ground breaking torque and power figures over the entire revolution range. 
Additionally, the design of the bike’s die-cast crankcases allows for minimal weight and 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.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.
| Bore (MM) | 95 |
| Cooling | Liquid |
| Displacement in CI | 31.1 |
| Starter | Electric |
| Valve Configuration | SOHC |
| Compression Ratio | 11.8:1 |
| Displacement in CC | 510.4 |
| Engine Type | Single-Cylinder |
| Stroke | 72 |
| Numer Of Speeds | 6 |
| Transmission Type | Manual |
| Front Tire | Continental TKC 80 90/90 R21 |
| Rear Tire | Continental TKC 80 120/100 R18 |
| Front Brake Diameter | 260 |
| Rear Brake Diameter | 8.7 |
| Front Brake Type | Hydraulic Disc |
| Rear Brake Type | Hydraulic Disc |
| Air Adjustable | No |
| Front Suspension Type | Inverted Fork |
| Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load | Yes |
| Seat Height (in) | 37.8 |
| Front Suspension Brand Name | WP |
| Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping | Yes |
| Rear Suspension Brand Name | WP |
| Rear Suspension Type | Twin Sided Swing Arm |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 2.3 |
| Manufacturer Type | Enduro |
| Wheelbase (in) | 58.3 |
| Manufacturer Country | Austria |
| Dry Weight (lbs) | 240.3 |
In the last two decades, KTM’s off-road lineup has made the Austrians the brand to beat-from the desert to the trees to the rocks, and everywhere in between. KTM’s success is unprecedented, and bikes like the 2018 500 EXC-F have helped catapult the brand to the top of the podium on more occasions that we can count.
