2027 KTM 500 EXC-F

2027 KTM 500 EXC-F

Want to roam through a deserted ghost town? Done. Ripping up dirt among the trees? Easy. Blasting across deep desert sand? Let's go! There's nothing the KTM 500 EXC-F backs away from. With a lightweight frame at its core and best-in-class suspension, this big-displacement powerhouse turns out to be surprisingly usable, which makes the KTM 500 EXC-F the ultimate half-liter weapon in anybody's dual-sport arsenal.

Features may include:

• Adjustability

It's never been simpler to get READY TO RACE. Across the KTM Enduro range, suspension setup needs no tools at either end. Out back, our legendary, race-winning PDS technology carries dual compression controls that adjust by hand, letting riders dial in high- and low-speed settings within seconds. Up front, the forks also adjust easily, courtesy of hand-adjustable clickers at the bottom of the fork shoe and on the fork top cap, which makes changing settings on the fly as easy as twisting the throttle.

• Air filter box

Maximum airflow and minimal water intrusion are what the air filter box is designed to ensure. The inlet ducts are placed precisely, with the aim of preventing air deformation and keeping the filter protected. Beneath the airbox, an enduro-specific splash protector stops water or dirt from spraying up off the rear wheel. Meanwhile, the design of the Twin Air filter and air filter support includes a simple, fail-proof mounting system for installing the filter safely and accurately. Together, all of this ensures easy, tool-free access to the air filter for quick track-side maintenance.

• Fuel Tank

A hallmark of the KTM Enduro lineup is its see-through polythene (XPE) fuel tank. These tanks have been put through rigorous race testing in everything from the GNCC to the very toughest FIM hard enduros, and they're built, well, like tanks! Fuel supply is handled by a one-piece fuel pump and filter, and easy access to the fuel filter makes servicing extra simple.

• Switchgear

Look to the handlebar's right side and you'll see a sleek start/stop switch, lifted straight from our motocross machines.

• Engine

Engage warp speed! There's no denying that the KTM 500 EXC-F's SOHC engine is a powerhouse. At just 65 lb (29.5 kg), it's remarkably light for the power it puts out. Developed with a focus on mass centralization, this hard-hitting power factory has a low center of gravity that delivers exceptional handling, maneuverability, and overall anti-squat behavior.