Positioned in KTM's enduro - offroad motorcycle lineup, the 1997 KTM LC4 LSE relies on a 609 cc (37.2 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 50 HP (36.5 kW) at 7,250 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, the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.
On the scales, the LC4 LSE measures 139 kg (306 lbs) dry, 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 870 mm (34.3 in) seat height — reflecting a long-travel chassis stance that favors ground clearance and off-pavement control.
Specific Output
82.1 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.36 HP/kg (2.78 kg/HP)
Standover Height
870 mm (34.3 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
Valves/Cylinder4
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
Performance
Top Speed160.0 km/h (99.4 mph)
Wheels & Brakes
Front BrakesSingle disc
Rear BrakesSingle disc
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight139.0 kg (306.4 pounds)
Power/Weight0.3597 HP/kg
Seat Height870 mm (34.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Brakes
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Transmission
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