KTM 500 EXC F 2024 User Manual

8 PREPARING FOR USE
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8.7 Preparing the vehicle for rides on wet and muddy circuits
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– Mount the air filter rain cover.
Air filter rain cover (79006921000)
Info
Observe the fitting instructions for KTM PowerParts.
600868-01
– Mount the steel sprocket.
– Clean the motorcycle. ( p. 135)
– Straighten the bent radiator fins carefully.
8.8 Preparing vehicle for high temperatures or slow riding
600868-01
– Adjust the secondary drive to the road conditions.
Info
The engine oil heats up quickly when the clutch is
operated frequently due to an excessively high sec-
ondary ratio.
– Clean the chain.
Chain cleaner ( p. 154)
– Clean the radiator fins.
– Straighten the bent radiator fins carefully.
– Check the coolant level. ( p. 121)
8.9 Preparing the vehicle for low temperatures or snow
102137-01
– Mount the air filter rain cover.
Air filter rain cover (79006921000)
Info
Observe the fitting instructions for KTM PowerParts.

KTM 500 EXC F 2024 Specifications

General

Displacement	510.9 cm³
Bore x Stroke	95 mm x 72 mm
Starter	Electric starter
Transmission	6-speed
Cooling	Liquid cooled
Front Suspension	WP XPLOR-USD, Ø 48 mm
Rear Suspension	WP XACT Monoshock with linkage
Ground Clearance	355 mm
Seat Height	960 mm
Dry Weight	106.5 kg
ABS	No
Engine Type	Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke Engine
Fuel System	Electronic fuel injection (EFI)
Front Brake	Disc brake 260 mm
Rear Brake	Disc brake 220 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	8.5 liters
Frame	Central double-cradle type 25CrMo4 steel