Ktm 500 Exc-f vs Rieju Marathon 500
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Ktm 500 Exc-f
Rieju Marathon 500
Horsepower (hp)
63 hp
40 hp
Torque (Nm)
55 Nm
40 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
140 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
111 kg
140 kg
Type
Enduro
Enduro
Horsepower
~63 hp @ 8,750 rpm (estimated based on published KTM data for recent model years)
~40–45 hp (estimated; exact rpm data unavailable — NOTE: Rieju has not widely published official dyno figures for this specific variant)
Torque
~55 Nm @ 6,500 rpm (estimated)
~40–45 Nm (estimated; NOTE: official figures not widely confirmed in public documentation)
Top Speed
~175 km/h (estimated; note: varies by gearing and conditions)
~140–150 km/h (estimated)
Weight
111 kg (wet/curb weight, approximate for recent model years)
~140–155 kg (wet/curb weight — estimated; NOTE: official curb weight not confirmed in widely available sources)
Fuel
~6.0 L/100km (estimated real-world average; varies greatly with riding style and terrain)
~3.5–4.5 L/100km (estimated; varies significantly with riding style and terrain)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
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
Rieju Marathon 500
7.3/10
"A genuine off-road weapon if you can handle the ownership quirks."
Pros
+Exceptional off-road capability
+Lightweight for adventure segment
+KTM-sourced engine reliability
Cons
−Electrical reliability concerns early models
−Parts availability still patchy
−Vibration tiring on motorways