Built around KTM's enduro - offroad motorcycle platform, the 1998 KTM 620 EGS features a 609 cc (37.2 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 50 HP (36.5 kW) at 7,250 rpm while maximum torque reaches 60 Nm (44.3 lb-ft) at 5,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 82.1 HP per liter and a 1,750 rpm working window between peak torque (5,500 rpm) and peak power (7,250 rpm), the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.
On the scales, the 620 EGS measures 139 kg (306 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.36 HP/kg (2.78 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 940 mm (37 in) seat height — reflecting a long-travel chassis stance that favors ground clearance and off-pavement control. The 11-liter (2.9 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 155 km/h (96 mph).
Specific Output
82.1 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.36 HP/kg (2.78 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
5,500–7,250 rpm
Standover Height
940 mm (37 in)
Engine
Displacement609.0 ccm (37.16 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power50.0 HP (36.5 kW)) @ 7250 RPM
Torque60.0 Nm (6.1 kgf-m or 44.3 ft.lbs) @ 5500 RPM
Compression10.4:1
Bore x Stroke101.0 x 76.0 mm (4.0 x 3.0 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemCarburettor. Dell´Orto PHM 40 SD
Fuel ControlSingle Overhead Cams (SOHC)
IgnitionKDC-CDI
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
Performance
Top Speed155.0 km/h (96.3 mph)
Chassis
Front SuspensionWP Telescopic forks, compression and rebound adjustable
Rear SuspensionSingle chock, preload, compression and rebound adjustable
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre90/90-21
Rear Tyre130/80-18
Front BrakesSingle disc. Four-piston calipers.
Front Brake Ø320 mm (12.6 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc. Single-piston caliper.
Rear Brake Ø220 mm (8.7 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight131.0 kg (288.8 pounds)
Weight incl.139.0 kg (306.4 pounds)
Power/Weight0.3817 HP/kg
Seat Height940 mm (37.0 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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