| MODEL | KTM 500 XC-W 2012 - 2013 |
| Year | 2012 - 2013 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 510.4 cc / 31.1 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 95 x 72 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11.9:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Max Power | — |
| Max Torque | — |
| Ignition | Contactless fully electronic ignition with digital ignition adjustment (Kokusan) |
| Induction | Keihin MX FCR 39 |
| Start System | Kick and electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | 6 Speed, primary drive 32:76 |
| Clutch | Multidisc in oil bath, hydraulically activated |
| Final Drive | Chain 5/8 x 1/4 in, ratio 13:50 |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Central double-cradle, 25CrMo4 steel |
| Front Suspension | WP-USD 48 mm, 300 mm / 11.8 in travel |
| Rear Suspension | WP PDS Federbein, 335 mm / 13.1 in travel |
| Front Brakes | Single 260 mm disc |
| Rear Brakes | Single 220 mm disc |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | — |
| Overall Width | — |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | 970 mm / 38.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 1482 mm / 58.3 in |
| Ground Clearance | 345 mm / 13.6 in |
| Dry Weight | — |
| Wet Weight | 114 kg / 251 lbs |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 90/90 - 21 |
| Rear Tyre | 120/90 - 18 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 8.5 L / 2.2 US gal / 1.9 Imp gal |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | — |
The largest and most powerful bike in KTM's XC-W enduro range, built around a new SOHC single. Reviewers on the source page praise its pull, economy and reliability, while noting that it feels heavy in technical terrain.
