500 K 4 Enduro

1982 KTM 500 K 4 Enduro Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around KTM's cross - motocross motorcycle platform, the 1982 KTM 500 K 4 Enduro pairs a 504 cc (30.8 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 36 HP (26.3 kW) at 7,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 71.4 HP per liter, the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the 500 K 4 Enduro measures 156 kg (344 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.23 HP/kg (4.33 kg per horsepower). The 14-liter (3.7 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 143 km/h (89 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's KTM archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 1982 to 1984, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.