2018 KTM 500 EXC-F vs 2024 BMW R 1300GS

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2018 KTM 500 EXC-F 2018 KTM 500 EXC-F

Enduro / Off-Road

Engine
Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Power
N/A
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
106.5 kg / 234.7 lbs
2024 BMW R 1300GS 2024 BMW R 1300GS

Enduro / Off-Road

Engine
Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, with two overhead spur gear driven camshafts, a counterbalance shaft and variable intake camshaft control system BMW ShiftCam, 4 valves per cylinder, intake 40mm, outlet 34 mm
Power
108kW / 145hp @ 7750 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
237 kg / 523 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year2017 - 182024
Make ModelKTM 500 EXC-FBMW R 1300GS
Dimensions
Seat Height960 mm . 37.7 in850 mm / 33.5
Wheelbase1482 ± 10 mm1518 mm / 59.8 in
Ground Clearance355 mm / 13.9 in-
Length-2212 mm / 87.1 in
Width-1000 mm / 39.4 in
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)106.5 237
Fuel Capacity8.5 Litres / 2.2 US gal / 1,9 Imp gal19 Litres / 5.0 US gal
Max Load-465 kg / 1025 lbs
Wet Weight106.5 kg / 234.7 lbs237 kg / 523 lbs
Performance
Max Power-108kW / 145hp @ 7750 rpm
Max Torque-149 Nm / 110 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm
Engine
Displacement510.4 cc / 31.1 cu-in1300 cc / 79 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valves per cylinderFour stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, with two overhead spur gear driven camshafts, a counterbalance shaft and variable intake camshaft control system BMW ShiftCam, 4 valves per cylinder, intake 40mm, outlet 34 mm
Bore x Stroke95 x 72 mm106.5 x 73 mm
Compression Ratio11.9:113.3:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledLiquid / Air cooled
Emissions-Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, EU5
Engine Management-BMS-O
Fuel InductionKeihin MX FCR 39Electronic intake pipe injection, 52mm Ø throttle valve
Fuel Type-Unleaded super, octane number 95 (RON)
IgnitionContactless controlled fully electronic ignition with digital ignition adjustment, type Kokusan-
StarterElectricElectric
EV Specifics
Battery Capacity-12 V / 10Ah, maintenance-free
Drivetrain
ClutchMultidisc clutch in oil bath, hydraulically activatedWet clutch with anti-hopping function, hydraulically activated
Final DriveChain 5/8 x 1/4"Shaft
Final Drive Ratio13:50-
Gear Ratios1st 14:36 / 2nd 17:32 / 3rd 19:28 / 4th 22:26 / 5th 23:24 / 6th 26:211st 2.438 2nd 1.714 3rd. 1.296 4th 1.059 5th 0.906 6th 0.795
Primary Drive Ratios32:761.479
Secondary Drive Ratio-2.910
Transmission / Drive6 Speed Claw-shift constant mesh 6-speed gearbox
Chassis
Frame TypeCentral double-cradle type 25CrMo4Steel, two-section with bolt on rear frame, load bearing engine
Suspension - FrontWP Performance Systems MXMA 4860 upside downEVO Telelever, central spring strut
Suspension - RearWP Performance Systems 4618 PDS DCCCast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; WAD strut (travel-related damping), spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) at handwheel, rebound damping adjustable at handwheel
Steering Angle-63.8°
Steering Head Angle63.5-
Trail-112 mm / 4.0 in
Wheel Travel - Front300 mm / 11.8 in192 mm / 7.5 in
Wheel Travel - Rear310 mm / 12.2 in200 mm / 7.8 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - FrontSingle 260 mm disc2x 310mm floating discs, 4-piston radial brake calipers
Brakes - RearSingle 220 mm discSingle 285mm disc, 2-piston semi-floating caliper
ABS-BMW Motorrad Integral ABS Pro (part-integral, slant-layer-optimized)
Tyres - Front90/90 - 21120/70 R19
Tyres - Rear120/90 - 18170/60 R17
Wheels-Cast aluminium wheels
Wheels - Front-3.00 x 19″
Wheels - Rear-4.50 x 17″