Engineered by KTM for the enduro - offroad motorcycle segment, the 2013 KTM 500 EXC features a 510.4 cc (31.1 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke configuration. 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 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 2016, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Standover Height
970 mm (38.2 in)
Engine
Displacement510.4 ccm (31.14 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Bore x Stroke95.0 x 72.0 mm (3.7 x 2.8 inches)
IgnitionContactless, controlled, fully electronic ignition system with digital ignition timing adjustment, type Kokusan
LubricationForced oil lubrication with 2 Eaton pumps
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