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        | General information | 
  
    | Model | KTM 500 XC-W | 
    | Year model | 2012 | 
    | Type | Enduro / offroad | 
    | Rating | 3.8   Check out the detailed rating of off-road capabilities, engine performance, maintenance cost, etc. Compare with any other bike. | 
    
        | Engine and transmission | 
  
    | Engine size | 510.4 ccm (31.14 cubic inches) | 
    | Type of engine | Single cylinder, four-stroke | 
    | Compression | 13.2:1 | 
    | Bore x stroke | 95.0 x 72.0 mm (3.7 x 2.8 inches) | 
    | Fuel system | Injection. EFI | 
    | Ignition | Contactless controlled fully electronic ignition with digital ignition adjustment, type Kokusan | 
    | Lubrication system | Pressure circulation lubrication with two rotary pumps | 
    | Cooling system | Liquid | 
    | Gearbox | 6-speed | 
    | Transmission type | Chain  (final drive) | 
    
        | Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels | 
  
    | Frame type | Central tube frame made of chrome molybdenum steel tubing | 
    | Rake (fork angle) | 26.5° | 
    | Front suspension | WP Suspension Up Side Down 4860 MXMA PA | 
    | Front wheel travel | 300 mm (11.8 inches) | 
    | Rear suspension | WP Suspension PDS 5018 DCC | 
    | Rear wheel travel | 335 mm (13.2 inches) | 
    | Front tire | 80/100-21 | 
    | Rear tire | 100/90-19 | 
    | Front brakes | Single disc. Brake calipers on floating bearings | 
    | Diameter | 260 mm (10.2 inches) | 
    | Rear brakes | Single disc. Brake calipers on floating bearings | 
    | Diameter | 220 mm (8.7 inches) | 
    
        | Physical measures and capacities | 
  
    | Dry weight | 112.0 kg (246.9 pounds) | 
    | Seat height | 970 mm (38.2 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. | 
    | Ground clearance | 345 mm (13.6 inches) | 
    | Fuel capacity | 8.50 litres (2.25 US gallons) | 
    
        | Other specifications | 
  
    | Color options | Orange/black/white | 
    | Starter | Electric & kick | 
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        | Further information | 
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