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500 EXC Six days

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2013 KTM 500 EXC Six days Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 2013 KTM 500 EXC Six days enduro - offroad motorcycle, KTM pairs a 510.4 cc (31.1 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. Internal engine geometry specifies a bore and stroke of 95.0 x 72.0 mm (3.7 x 2.8 inches).

On the scales, the 500 EXC Six days measures 112.5 kg (248 lbs) dry. Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 970 mm (38.2 in) seat height — reflecting a long-travel chassis stance that favors ground clearance and off-pavement control, combined with a 1,482 mm (58.3 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 9-liter (2.4 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.

Within MotoLibrary's KTM archive, this model family spans 5 indexed model years from 2012 to 2017, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.

Standover Height
970 mm (38.2 in)
Engine
Displacement 510.4 ccm (31.14 cubic inches)
Engine Type Single cylinder, four-stroke
Engine Details Single cylinder, four-stroke
Bore x Stroke 95.0 x 72.0 mm (3.7 x 2.8 inches)
Ignition Contactless, controlled, fully electronic ignition system with digital ignition timing adjustment, type Kokusan
Lubrication Forced oil lubrication with 2 Eaton pumps
Cooling Liquid
Transmission
Clutch Wet multi-disc clutch / hydraulically operated
Driveline 5/8 x 1/4
Chassis
Frame Type Central tube frame made of chrome molybdenum steel tubing
Rake 26.5°
Front Suspension WP  Suspension Up Side Down 4860 4CS
Front Travel 292 mm (11.5 inches)
Rear Suspension WP  Suspension PDS 5018 DCC
Rear Travel 335 mm (13.2 inches)
Wheelbase 1482 mm (58.3 inches)
Ground Clearance 345 mm (13.6 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Brakes Single disc
Front Brake Ø 260 mm (10.2 inches)
Rear Brakes Single disc
Rear Brake Ø 220 mm (8.7 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight 112.5 kg (248.0 pounds)
Seat Height 970 mm (38.2 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Fuel Capacity 9.00 litres (2.38 US gallons)
Other
Starter Electric & kick
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