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All Bikes/Compare/Rieju Marathon 500 vs Ktm 500 Exc-f

Rieju Marathon 500 vs Ktm 500 Exc-f

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Rieju Marathon 500 vs Ktm 500 Exc-f. Rieju Marathon 500: ~40–45 hp (estimated; exact rpm data unavailable — NOTE: Rieju has not widely published official dyno figures for this specific variant) hp, ~140–155 kg (wet/curb weight — estimated; NOTE: official curb weight not confirmed in widely available sources) weight, top speed ~140–150 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.3/10. 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

Rieju Marathon 500 Ktm 500 Exc-f
Horsepower (hp)
40 hp
63 hp
Torque (Nm)
40 Nm
55 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
140 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
140 kg
111 kg
Type
Enduro
Enduro
Horsepower
~40–45 hp (estimated; exact rpm data unavailable — NOTE: Rieju has not widely published official dyno figures for this specific variant)
~63 hp @ 8,750 rpm (estimated based on published KTM data for recent model years)
Torque
~40–45 Nm (estimated; NOTE: official figures not widely confirmed in public documentation)
~55 Nm @ 6,500 rpm (estimated)
Top Speed
~140–150 km/h (estimated)
~175 km/h (estimated; note: varies by gearing and conditions)
Weight
~140–155 kg (wet/curb weight — estimated; NOTE: official curb weight not confirmed in widely available sources)
111 kg (wet/curb weight, approximate for recent model years)
Fuel
~3.5–4.5 L/100km (estimated; varies significantly with riding style and terrain)
~6.0 L/100km (estimated real-world average; varies greatly with riding style and terrain)
Fairing
No
No

Individual Reviews

Rieju Marathon 500
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
Ktm 500 Exc-f
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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