Ktm 500 Exc-f vs Husqvarna Fe 501 — which has more power?

Ktm 500 Exc-f produces ~63 hp @ 8,750 rpm (estimated based on published KTM data for recent model years); Husqvarna Fe 501 produces ~63 hp @ 8,000 rpm (estimated; varies slightly by model year).

Ktm 500 Exc-f vs Husqvarna Fe 501 — which is faster?

Top speed: Ktm 500 Exc-f ~175 km/h (estimated; note: varies by gearing and conditions), Husqvarna Fe 501 ~145 km/h (estimated; note: gearing and terrain dependent). Ktm 500 Exc-f is the faster of the two.

Ktm 500 Exc-f vs Husqvarna Fe 501 — which is lighter?

Weight: Ktm 500 Exc-f 111 kg (wet/curb weight, approximate for recent model years), Husqvarna Fe 501 ~111 kg (wet/curb weight, varies by model year).

Ktm 500 Exc-f vs Husqvarna Fe 501 — which is more fuel-efficient?

Fuel use: Ktm 500 Exc-f ~6.0 L/100km (estimated real-world average; varies greatly with riding style and terrain), Husqvarna Fe 501 ~6–8 L/100km (estimated real-world average depending on terrain and riding style). Real-world economy varies by rider weight, traffic, and how hard the throttle gets twisted.

Ktm 500 Exc-f vs Husqvarna Fe 501 — which is more reliable?

Motoryk rates Ktm 500 Exc-f 8.5/10 and Husqvarna Fe 501 8.5/10. Ktm 500 Exc-f caveat: You're inexperienced, budget-conscious, or hate wrenching. Husqvarna Fe 501 caveat: You skip services or hate wrenching.

Ktm 500 Exc-f vs Husqvarna Fe 501 — which is better for beginners?

Neither is a typical first-bike pick — Ktm 500 Exc-f 63 hp, Husqvarna Fe 501 63 hp. Consider a smaller-displacement bike for licensing year one.

Ktm 500 Exc-f vs Husqvarna Fe 501 — which should I commute on daily?

Both can commute, but lighter weight and gentler power win in traffic. Ktm 500 Exc-f: 111 kg, 63 hp. Husqvarna Fe 501: 111 kg, 63 hp.

Ktm 500 Exc-f vs Husqvarna Fe 501

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Ktm 500 Exc-f vs Husqvarna Fe 501. 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. Husqvarna Fe 501: ~63 hp @ 8,000 rpm (estimated; varies slightly by model year) hp, ~111 kg (wet/curb weight, varies by model year) weight, top speed ~145 km/h (estimated; note: gearing and terrain dependent), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.