Husqvarna 701 Enduro vs Ktm 500 Exc-f
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Husqvarna 701 Enduro vs Ktm 500 Exc-f. Husqvarna 701 Enduro: 74 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 148 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Ktm 500 Exc-f: ~63 hp @ 8,750 rpm (estimated based on published KTM data for recent model years) hp, 111 kg (wet/curb weight, approximate for recent model years) weight, top speed ~175 km/h (estimated; note: varies by gearing and conditions), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Husqvarna 701 Enduro
Ktm 500 Exc-f
Horsepower (hp)
74 hp
63 hp
Torque (Nm)
72 Nm
55 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
148 kg
111 kg
Type
Enduro
Enduro
Horsepower
74 hp @ 8,000 rpm
~63 hp @ 8,750 rpm (estimated based on published KTM data for recent model years)
Torque
72 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
~55 Nm @ 6,500 rpm (estimated)
Top Speed
175 km/h
~175 km/h (estimated; note: varies by gearing and conditions)
Weight
148 kg (wet/curb weight)
111 kg (wet/curb weight, approximate for recent model years)
Fuel
5.0–6.5 L/100km (approximately 15–20 km/L typical real-world average)
~6.0 L/100km (estimated real-world average; varies greatly with riding style and terrain)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Husqvarna 701 Enduro
8.5/10
"The ultimate used adventure single if you buy smart."
Pros
+Bulletproof LC4 engine
+Genuinely dual-purpose capable
+Excellent suspension adjustability
Cons
−Linkage bearings wear quickly
−Stock fuel range limited
−Plastics expensive to replace
Ktm 500 Exc-f
8.5/10
"The ultimate dual-sport weapon for experienced, mechanically committed riders only."
Pros
+Unmatched power-to-weight ratio
+World-class WP suspension
+Street legal adventure capability
Cons
−Brutal maintenance costs
−Punishing on tarmac
−Savage power for beginners
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