I have heard from a local KTM dealer they will likely be $10K+ out the door, ouch! That's a spendy 510cc dirtbike.
You can take that assurance that it will be street legal to the bank. And yes, $10K is a lot of money but the new 500 EXC is one heck of a lot of bike. Don't forget that the dollar has fallen over 25% against the Euro in the past few years so it takes more cash to buy Euro products. If you are paid in Euros, Swiss Francs or Chinese RMBs you can get it cheaper. Stu
There will be a 350EXC and a 500EXC for MY2012. Both will be street-legal from the factory. The 450EXC has been dropped as people were coming into the dealer to buy it, but mostly left with the 530EXC anyway.
Correction the 400 has been dropped and replace with 350 So there will be 250 350 450 500 exc , all have landed here in Aust test riding 350 300 500 next weekend
I was invited to go on a test ride today but i was to scared to go because i know if i rode it i'd want one. I'll wait for mudguts to buy one and work out any little bugs before I buy one.
I checked the US ktm site but they are not showing any street legal exc's for 2012. Am I missing something? Not that I am at all disappointed with the 530 ;-)
You are missing the fact that the marketing / webmaster at KTMNA must not be talking to one another. The site is a disaster. New models are not listed, but old ones are. Specifications are inaccurate. If you want accuracy go to one of the European sites for model information. If you want to know what KTMNA deems fit for American consumers go talk to your dealer. I would add that the 690 R street version is not available in the USA. We are apparently, in KTMs eyes, unable to appreciate its virtues. Likewise KTMNA is NOT importing the Six Days version of the 350 or 500. That version has a lot of great add-ons that would reduce your overall cost of prepping a bike for off road use. KTMNA apparently wants us to spend even more money to equip our 350/500s the way Europeans will get them anyway. Stu
THanks. I was interested in the 990smt but it doesn't seem to be available in US, at least according to the website?! Maybe in fact it is.
Same here in SoCal. Sharp bikes but a street-only is impractical for me. I was at the local stealership Sunday and asked about the 500 EXC. They just shrugged when I asked about delivery but I was assured they would gladely trade 10k for one when I get back from deployment in June. Guess Im gunna have to tell the wife a vacation will have to be skipped this year!
test rode a 350, 500 4t and 250 2t today pick of the bunch was the 500 while the 350 was awesome handle excellent the power delivery was good but a little bit funny to get right but plenty of power, while the 500 i thought was excellent it did tend to stall a couple of times but that would be easy to sort out the suspension is good real good under sprung for my 96kg but still good on both bikes I felt more at home on the 500 kinda like a skinny 690 just lighter. IMO the 350 will need a set springs to suit your weight fulll exhaust system and vortex ECU to make it more adjustable for different applications ( note the two maps on the standard ECU I believe i rode the soft map if so the race map should be awesome The 500 set of springs and a muffler , and bling as for the 2t did not like it at all Which one will i buy .............its a flip of a coin but leaning towards the 500
Any ETA on the 500EXC in the US?? I just checked and my local dealer's website is now updated to show the EXC model. Last week it wasn't even on there.
As in a heavier flywheel would cure it or do you think it was a fuel issue or? How does it compare with the former 530? Thanks for the report, by the way.
was an idel issue, even a muffler would help I think ,i still have not decided what I will buy the 500 was so easy to ride eere the350 had to be worked to keeped on song
From http://www.ktm.com/uploads/tx_news2/KTM_Folder_EXC_MY12_GB.pdf "The oil-cooled 196 W alternator ensures reliable energy provision" cheers, M.
Here ya' go... http://www.ktm.com/us/enduro/500-exc-usa.html M. New for 2012: New SOHC EFI engine tuned for enduro riding and 5.5 lbs lighter than the previous engine New cylinder head with new inlet and exhaust port design as well as a new combustion chamber design and new water jacket New valve chain guides and new spring loaded mechanical chain tensioner with a ratchet stop for a simpler and lighter weight design New lighter weight die-cast cases made of a special alloy New single oil circuit for easier maintenance New multi-function balancer shaft to keep the engine narrow and reduce weight New lighter piston and PANKL con rod Newly developed lightweight single diaphragm spring clutch unit with steel billet basket for unbeatable reliability 6-speed enduro gearbox for precise shifting New electric start system (plus kick start) and stronger 196W stator Completely new frame design with PDS that reduces longitudinal stiffness New one-piece cast aluminium swingarm with excellent flex characteristics New WP PDS mono shock (7mm longer) with new preload adjuster WP 48mm USD forks received new oil and dust seals by SKF and new bushings with improved Teflon coating for better sensitivity and durability New silencer and larger volume spark arrestor for lower noise level New 2.51 gallon/ 9.5 liter translucent fuel tank with integrated fuel pump and regulator Equipped with DOT approved headlight, taillight and turn signal indicators Newly designed taillight and license plate holder with improved durability New intake boot that provides great power and extra protection for Twin-Air filter which still has the same quick change, no-tools access air filter change process New bodywork including a white airbox, white rear number plates, and a redesigned reinforced rear fender for perfect ergonomics and excellent contact points New handguard mount and flag design New black Giant rims with CNC machined hubs, black spokes and silver spoke nipples New integrated routing for the cooling system for better airflow Metzler Six Days Extreme DOT front and rear tires New auxiliary radiator fan for improved cooling
