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All Bikes/Compare/Ktm Enduro 500 Exc vs Husqvarna Fe 501

Ktm Enduro 500 Exc vs Husqvarna Fe 501

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Ktm Enduro 500 Exc vs Husqvarna Fe 501. Ktm Enduro 500 Exc: 65 hp @ 8,000 rpm (approximate; varies slightly by model year) hp, 108 kg (wet/curb weight — approximate for recent model years) weight, top speed 175 km/h (estimated; note: not optimized for top speed, gearing is off-road biased), Motoryk rating 7.8/10. 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.

Performance at a Glance

Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value

Ktm Enduro 500 Exc Husqvarna Fe 501
Horsepower (hp)
65 hp
63 hp
Torque (Nm)
55 Nm
55 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
145 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
108 kg
111 kg
Type
Enduro
Enduro
Horsepower
65 hp @ 8,000 rpm (approximate; varies slightly by model year)
~63 hp @ 8,000 rpm (estimated; varies slightly by model year)
Torque
55 Nm @ 6,500 rpm (approximate; varies slightly by model year)
~55 Nm @ 6,500 rpm (estimated; varies slightly by model year)
Top Speed
175 km/h (estimated; note: not optimized for top speed, gearing is off-road biased)
~145 km/h (estimated; note: gearing and terrain dependent)
Weight
108 kg (wet/curb weight — approximate for recent model years)
~111 kg (wet/curb weight, varies by model year)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L) — estimated real-world average; varies significantly with riding style
~6–8 L/100km (estimated real-world average depending on terrain and riding style)
Fairing
No
No

Individual Reviews

Ktm Enduro 500 Exc
Ktm Enduro 500 Exc
7.8/10

"An exceptional machine that punishes neglectful previous owners — and their buyers."

Pros
+Massive usable torque everywhere
+Genuinely road-legal capable
+Strong resale value retention
Cons
Oil consumption is real
Suspension needs frequent servicing
Harsh below 3,000 rpm
Husqvarna Fe 501
Husqvarna Fe 501
8.5/10

"The ultimate trail weapon if you commit to proper maintenance."

Pros
+Class-leading WP suspension
+Monstrous tractable engine
+Premium KTM mechanicals underneath
Cons
Expensive used, always
Demanding maintenance schedule
Miserable long-distance comfort

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Akrapovic Racing Line Full Exhaust KTM 500 EXC
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Acerbis X-Ultimate Handguards KTM 500 EXC
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Motul 7100 10W-50 4T Full Synthetic Engine Oil
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Acerbis X-Pure Skid Plate KTM 500 EXC-F
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All Balls Fork Seal & Wiper Kit KTM 500 EXC
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