| KTM's profilation of this bike | 
  | The pure off-road fighting machine for everyone who just can’t get enough. In charge here is brutal four-stroke power, assisted by a first-class chassis and the overhauled running gear. Whether on the hardest SX track or in cross-country races over several hours – the 505 XC-F with a new 5-speed transmission sets the pace everywhere. | 
    
        | General information | 
  
    | Model name | KTM 505 XC-F | 
    | Year | 2008 | 
    | Category | Enduro / offroad | 
    | Rating | 3.5   Check out the detailed rating of off-road capabilities, engine performance, maintenance cost, etc. Compare with any other bike. | 
    
        | Engine and transmission | 
  
    | Displacement | 477.5 ccm (29.14 cubic inches) | 
    | Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke | 
    | Compression | 12.5:1 | 
    | Bore x stroke | 100.0 x 60.8 mm (3.9 x 2.4 inches) | 
    | Valves per cylinder | 4 | 
    | Fuel system | Carburettor. Keihin MX FCR 39 | 
    | Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) | 
    | Ignition | Kokusan digital SX | 
    | Lubrication system | Pressure lubrication with 2 Eaton pumps | 
    | Cooling system | Liquid | 
    | Gearbox | 4-speed | 
    | Transmission type | Chain  (final drive) | 
    | Clutch | Wet multi-disc clutch, operated hydraulically | 
    | Exhaust system | Aluminium | 
    
        | Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels | 
  
    | Frame type | Central double-cradle-type 25 CrMo 4. Aluminium 7020 subframe. | 
    | Rake (fork angle) | 26.5° | 
    | Front suspension | WP USD, 48 mm | 
    | Front wheel travel | 300 mm (11.8 inches) | 
    | Rear suspension | WP monoshock PDS | 
    | Rear wheel travel | 335 mm (13.2 inches) | 
    | Front tire | 80/100-21 | 
    | Rear tire | 110/90-19 | 
    | Front brakes | Single disc | 
    | Diameter | 260 mm (10.2 inches) | 
    | Rear brakes | Single disc | 
    | Diameter | 220 mm (8.7 inches) | 
    
        | Physical measures and capacities | 
  
    | Dry weight | 108.3 kg (238.8 pounds) | 
    | Seat height | 985 mm (38.8 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. | 
    | Ground clearance | 380 mm (15.0 inches) | 
    | Wheelbase | 1475 mm (58.1 inches) | 
    | Fuel capacity | 9.00 litres (2.38 US gallons) | 
    
        | Other specifications | 
  
    | Color options | Orange/black | 
    | Starter | Electric | 
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        | Further information | 
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