KTM 500 EXC-F 2023 User Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 MEANS OF REPRESENTATION ...................... 6
1.1 Symbols used .................................... 6
1.2 Formats used..................................... 6
2 SAFETY ADVICE............................................ 7
2.1 Use definition – intended use.............. 7
2.2 Misuse.............................................. 7
2.3 Safety advice..................................... 7
2.4 Degrees of risk and symbols ................ 7
2.5 Overview of labels .............................. 8
2.6 Reporting safety defects ................... 10
2.7 Noise emission warranty ................... 10
2.8 Operating noise warning ................... 10
2.9 Manufacturer warranty for the
exhaust monitoring system................ 10
2.10 Consumer rights............................... 11
2.11 Tampering warning........................... 11
2.12 Safe operation ................................. 11
2.13 Protective clothing ........................... 12
2.14 Work rules....................................... 12
2.15 Environment.................................... 12
2.16 Owner's Manual ............................... 13
3 IMPORTANT NOTES.................................... 14
3.1 Manufacturer warranty, implied
warranty.......................................... 14
3.2 Fuel, auxiliary substances................. 14
3.3 Spare parts, technical accessories ..... 14
3.4 Service ........................................... 14
3.5 Figures ........................................... 14
3.6 Customer service.............................. 14
4 VIEW OF VEHICLE ...................................... 15
4.1 View of vehicle, front left (example) ... 15
4.2 View of vehicle, rear right
(example)........................................ 16
5 SERIAL NUMBERS ..................................... 17
5.1 Vehicle identification number............ 17
5.2 Type label ....................................... 17
5.3 Key number..................................... 17
5.4 Engine number ................................ 18
5.5 Fork part number ............................. 18
5.6 Shock absorber article number .......... 18
6 CONTROLS................................................. 19
6.1 Clutch lever..................................... 19
6.2 Hand brake lever.............................. 19
6.3 Throttle grip .................................... 19
6.4 Horn button..................................... 19
6.5 Light switch .................................... 20
6.6 Turn signal switch............................ 20
6.7 Emergency OFF switch ..................... 20
6.8 Start button..................................... 20
6.9 Overview of indicator lamps .............. 21
6.10 Ignition lock .................................... 21
6.11 Opening fuel tank filler cap............... 21
6.12 Closing the fuel tank filler cap........... 22
6.13 Cold start button.............................. 22
6.14 Idle speed adjusting screw................ 23
6.15 Shift lever ....................................... 23
6.16 Foot brake lever ............................... 24
6.17 Side stand....................................... 24
6.18 Steering lock ................................... 24
6.19 Locking the steering......................... 25
6.20 Unlocking the steering...................... 25
7 COMBINATION INSTRUMENT ..................... 26
7.1 Combination instrument overview ...... 26
7.2 Activation and test ........................... 26
7.3 Setting kilometers or miles................ 26
7.4 Setting the combination instrument... 27
7.5 Setting the clock.............................. 27
7.6 Viewing the lap time......................... 28
7.7 Display mode SPEED (speed)............ 29
7.8 Display mode SPEED/H (operating
hours)............................................. 29
7.9 Setup menu .................................... 29
7.10 Adjusting the unit of measurement .... 30
7.11 Display mode SPEED/CLK (time) ....... 31
7.12 Setting the clock.............................. 31
7.13 Display mode SPEED/LAP (lap
time) .............................................. 31
7.14 Viewing the lap time......................... 32
7.15 Display mode SPEED/ODO
(odometer) ...................................... 32
7.16 Display mode SPEED/TR1 (trip
master 1) ........................................ 33
7.17 Display mode SPEED/TR2 (trip
master 2) ........................................ 33
7.18 Adjusting TR2 (trip master 2)............ 33
7.19 Display mode SPEED/A1 (average
speed 1) ......................................... 34
7.20 Display mode SPEED/A2 (average
speed 2) ......................................... 34
7.21 Display mode SPEED/S1 (stop
watch 1) ......................................... 35
7.22 Display mode SPEED/S2 (stop
watch 2) ......................................... 35
7.23 Table of functions ............................ 35
7.24 Table of conditions and menu
activation ........................................ 37
8 PREPARING FOR USE................................. 38
8.1 Advice on preparing for first use ........ 38
8.2 Running-in the engine...................... 39
8.3 Starting power of lithium-ion
batteries at low temperatures ............ 40

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