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All Bikes/Compare/Ktm Enduro 500 Exc vs Swm Rs 500r

Ktm Enduro 500 Exc vs Swm Rs 500r

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Ktm Enduro 500 Exc vs Swm Rs 500r. 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. Swm Rs 500r: 48 hp @ 8,000 rpm — estimated hp, 138 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 150 km/h — estimated, Motoryk rating 7.0/10.

Performance at a Glance

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

Ktm Enduro 500 Exc Swm Rs 500r
Horsepower (hp)
65 hp
48 hp
Torque (Nm)
55 Nm
46 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
150 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
108 kg
138 kg
Type
Enduro
Enduro
Horsepower
65 hp @ 8,000 rpm (approximate; varies slightly by model year)
48 hp @ 8,000 rpm — estimated
Torque
55 Nm @ 6,500 rpm (approximate; varies slightly by model year)
46 Nm @ 6,500 rpm — estimated
Top Speed
175 km/h (estimated; note: not optimized for top speed, gearing is off-road biased)
150 km/h — estimated
Weight
108 kg (wet/curb weight — approximate for recent model years)
138 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L) — estimated real-world average; varies significantly with riding style
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L) — estimated
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
Swm Rs 500r
Swm Rs 500r
7.0/10

"Solid adventure-enduro bargain if pre-purchase inspection checks out."

Pros
+Rotax engine proven reliable
+Capable suspension setup
+Cheaper than Austrian rivals
Cons
Parts availability still patchy
Maintenance often neglected by owners
Budget switchgear and plastics

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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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