KTM 500 EXC-F 2023 User Manual

CONTROLS 6
23
6.14 Idle speed adjusting screw
H02254-10
The idle setting of the throttle valve body substantially influences
the vehicle’s starting behavior, a stable idle speed, and the vehi-
cle’s response when the throttle is opened.
An engine with a correctly set idle speed is easier to start than an
engine with the idle speed set incorrectly.
The idle speed is adjusted using the idle speed adjusting
screw
1
.
Increase the idle speed by turning the idle speed adjusting screw
clockwise.
Decrease the idle speed by turning the idle speed adjusting screw
counterclockwise.
6.15 Shift lever
401950-10
Shift lever
1
is mounted on the left of the engine.
401950-11
The gear positions can be seen in the figure.
The neutral or idle position is between the first and second gears.

KTM 500 EXC-F 2023 Specifications

General

Displacement	510.9 cm³
Bore x Stroke	95 mm x 72 mm
Starter	Electric starter
Transmission	6-speed
Cooling	Liquid cooled
Clutch	Wet, DDS multi-disc clutch, Brembo hydraulics
Front Suspension	WP XPLOR-USD, Ø 48 mm
Weight (without fuel)	106.5 kg
Seat Height	960 mm
Ground Clearance	355 mm
ABS	No
Engine Type	Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke
Rear Suspension	WP XPLOR shock absorber
Front Brake	Disc brake
Rear Brake	Disc brake
Frame	Central double-cradle type 25CrMo4 steel