| General |
| Year | - | 2012 - 13 |
| Colours | Red | - |
| Make Model | - | KTM 500 XC-W |
| Warranty | One year. Unlimited milage. Transferable. | - |
| Dimensions |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 330 mm | - |
| Ground Clearance (in.) | 13.0 inches | - |
| Seat Height | 940 mm / 37.0 in. | 970 mm / 38.19 in |
| Wheelbase | 1,455 mm / 57.3 in. | 1482 mm / 58.3 in |
| Ground Clearance | - | 345 mm / 13.58 in |
| Height | 1,220 mm / 48.0 in. | - |
| Length | 2,250 mm / 88.6 in. | - |
| Width | 740 mm / 29.1 in. | - |
| Weights & Capacities |
| Dry Weight | 310 kg / 683.4 lbs | - |
| Fuel Capacity | 10.60 litres / 2.80 gallons | 8.5 L / 2.2 US gal / 1,9 Imp gal |
| Wet Weight | 156.9 kg / 346.0 lbs | 114 kg / 251 lbs |
| Performance |
| Max Torque | 129.00 Nm (13.2 kgf-m or 95.2 ft.lbs) @ 8750 Revolutions | - |
| Engine |
| Displacement (ci) | 39.30 cubic inches | - |
| CO2 | 104.9 CO | - |
| Bore x Stroke (mm) | 100.0 x 82.0 mm | - |
| Fuel Control | SOHC | - |
| Engine Type | Single cylinder, four-stroke | - |
| Displacement (cc) | 644.00 cc | - |
| Bore x Stroke (in,) | 3.9 x 3.2 inches | - |
| Displacement | - | 510.4 cc / 31.1 cu-in |
| Engine Detail | - | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Fuel System | Carburettor. 42.5mm diaphragm-type CV carburetor | - |
| Bore x Stroke | - | 95 x 72 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 11.9:1 |
| Cooling System | - | Liquid cooled |
| Emissions | Meets current CARB and EPA standards. California version differs slightly due to emissions equipment. | - |
| Engine Lubrication | Dry sump | - |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.52 litres/100 km (22.1 km/l or 52.04 mpg) | - |
| Fuel Induction | - | Keihin MX FCR 39 |
| Ignition | Solid-state CD with electronic advance | Contactless controlled fully electronic ignition with digital ignition adjustment, type Kokusan |
| Starter | Electric | Kick and electric |
| Valve System | 4 | - |
| Drivetrain |
| Clutch | Electronic Dual Clutch | Multidisc clutch in oil bath, hydraulically activated |
| Final Drive | Chain | Chain 5/8 x 1/4" |
| Final Drive Ratio | - | 13:50 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | - |
| Primary Drive | #520 O-ring-sealed chain; 15T/45T | - |
| Primary Drive Ratios | - | 32:76 |
| Transmission / Drive | - | 6 Speed |
| Chassis |
| Frame Type | - | Central double-cradle type 25CrMo4 |
| Suspension - Front | 43mm air-adjustable leading-axle Showa cartridge fork with 16-position compression-damping adjustability | WP-USD ø 48 mm |
| Suspension - Rear | Pro-link Showa single-shock with spring-preload, 20-position compression- and 20-position rebound-damping adjustability | WP PDS-Federbein |
| Rake | 27.0° | - |
| Steering Head Angle | - | 63.5° |
| Trail | 102 mm / 4.0 in. | - |
| Wheel Travel - Front | 295 mm / 11.6 in. | 300 mm / 11.8 in |
| Wheel Travel - Rear | 130 mm / 5.1 in. | 335 mm / 13.1 in |
| Wheels & Brakes |
| Brakes - Front Diameter (in.) | 12.6 inches | - |
| Brakes - Front Diameter (mm) | 320 mm | - |
| Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.) | 10.9 inches | - |
| Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm) | 276 mm | - |
| Brakes - Front | Double disc. Twin-piston caliper | Single 260 mm disc |
| Brakes - Rear | Single disc | Single 220 mm disc |
| Rims | Die cast aluminium | - |
| Tyres - Front | 120/70-ZR17 | 90/90 - 21 |
| Tyres - Rear | 190/55-ZR17 | 120/90 - 18 |