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KTM 500 EXC-F

2027 · Maker's category: Enduro

Listed on an Australian source page · Specs checked 29 October 2026

The 2027 KTM 500 EXC-F is a 510.9 cc four-stroke enduro bike with a six-speed gearbox, electric start and WP suspension with 300 mm front and 310 mm rear travel. KTM Australia lists a 963 mm seat height, 108.2 kg weight without fuel and Recommended Ride Away Pricing of $19,795.

2027 KTM 500 EXC-F, side studio view
Image: KTM Australia
Seat height
963 mm
Weight
108.2 kg
without fuel
Engine
510.9 cc
4-Stroke
Price
$19,795
Recommended Ride Away Pricing

Who should look at it

  • Experienced riders wanting the largest-capacity four-stroke in KTM's EXC-F enduro range.
  • Riders covering open, fast terrain who want electric start and a full enduro chassis.

Check before you buy

  • Tall 963 mm seat height.
  • Weight is quoted without fuel, so a fuelled bike will be heavier.
  • Road registration is not stated on the AU page; check with a dealer.
  • Traction control, quickshifter and map select switch are listed as optional extras.

This is desk research from published specifications. Nobody at Dirty Bikes has ridden this bike for this page. Fit and suitability need an in-person check with a dealer.

Specifications

Numbers in brackets link to the source list. Anything a source did not publish is listed as not published; we never estimate it.

Fit and chassis

Seat height 963 mm [1]
Weight 108.2 kg [1] Basis: Weight (without fuel)
Ground clearance 347 mm [1]
Front suspension WP XACT-USD, Ø 48 mm; compression and rebound adjustable [1] 300 mm travel
Rear suspension WP XPLOR shock absorber with PDS; compression and rebound adjustable, preload adjuster [1] 310 mm travel
Front brake Disc brake [1] disc size not published
Rear brake Disc brake [1] disc size not published

Not published: Wheelbase, Front wheel, Rear wheel.

Engine

Capacity 510.9 cc [1]
Engine type 4-Stroke [1]
Transmission 6-speed [1]
Starting electric [2] page: electric start system with 2 Ah lithium-ion starter battery
Fuel capacity 8.5 L [1] Basis: Tank capacity (approx.)

Not published: Cooling, Power, Torque.

Registration and where you can ride

Registration: Unknown. Check with the distributor and your state authority

AU page does not state ADR compliance or road registration for this variant. Page disclaimer says Enduro images show the competition state, not the homologated version.

Registration and permission to ride are separate questions. Where you can ride depends on your state or territory and the land manager. Check with the relevant authority before you ride anywhere.

Ownership

Warranty: Premium Manufacturer's Warranty, up to 1 year of coverage; requires scheduled services at an authorised KTM dealer[2]

Competition-focused enduro model. Price is KTM Australia Recommended Ride Away Pricing; confirm with a dealer. Traction control, quickshifter and map select switch are described as optional. Warranty text says it is valid from Model Year 2027 onwards for all offroad motorcycles. Despite the 500 name, the AU spec table lists displacement as 510.9 cm3.

Sources

  1. Technical Specifications | 2027 KTM 500 EXC-F | KTM Australia · KTM Australia · Australian source · checked 29 October 2026
  2. 2027 KTM 500 EXC-F - ENDURO ANYWHERE | KTM Australia · KTM Australia · Australian source · checked 29 October 2026

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