so spot on. i'm about to have my 57th birthday and i still love to ride my '04 525exc. always been a dirt head.. first bike..honda 125 elsinor back in'74
@Ron McCaffrey dont think about it Ron. do it. live your life mate, dont just exist. nothing better than packing up the 4x4 and going bush for a week or so.
@@jootai The 450 is more rev happy but the 500 makes more torque lower in the rev range so even if you find yourself a higher gear than you'd prefer, you can just feed the power on and throttle out. Boatloads of fat lazy power that is surprisingly tractable.
Well... at 63, I bought a new ‘17 350 EXC-F. Really enjoy it, in some respects, I wish I had waited on my local dealer to receive the 500. But, no problem. Three years later, at 66, still enjoy the 350 and don’t regret buying it. Thanks for this insightful review and the aftermarket accessories. Great ride!
I'm still ripping hard on my KTM 02 520 exc, All stock except for Total control suspension works.. it shreds tires faster than I can buy them. Love this old mans bike, I bought it new in 01 as a new 02 model. Raced 4 stroke B Hare Scrambles for several years. Knock on wood beside the normal Maintenance valve adjustments and filter changes its been rock solid. Love it I'm now 50 years old just as fun now to ride as it was back when It was new ... wahooooo love these RFS engines . I had a KTM 1998 300 exc before the 500. The 500 exc Tractors around till I need to hit the go switch.
I've got a KTM 2000 400 exc that i've made into 453, had the suspension sorted & a few other things i've done :) I love it in the High Country, it eats hills & loves the flowing single track, i'll be 69 in June :) !!
I’m late 40’s I used to race motocross when I was a kid and just bought a KTM 2005 525 MXC...I want to update it as much as I can and make it cherry again with updated headlight and lighting tusk wheels new from and rear fenders for now and see what I want to do more to it as I get more familiar with the bike... Great video gave me some ideas. 👍🏼
SWEET.... I REMEMBER RIDING A NEW ONE BACK IN THE DAY. IT WAS A FRIEND OF MINE.. HE LET ME RIDE IT KNOWNING I DIDN'T NO HOW MUCH POWER THIS BIKE HAS... MAN I HAVE HAD AN ROAD ALOT OF BIKES BUT THIS ONE STICKS OUT LIKE A SOAR THUMB THREW THE YEARS .... GREAT BIKE....
Uhhh, yep, always will be my dream bike. Oh well, I guess at 61 I’ll just have to manage on my 1999 Yamaha WR400 and my 2003 YZ 450. Total outlay for both, $5500. Both street plated with enduro conversions, both anvil reliable. I do approximately 3000 gnarly trail kms per season up here in eastern Ontario. Cheers.
love my 500exc also 50 , i had the 16 old shape was better for adv gears are spread better and you can get 20 liter tank and a kickstarter , i have the 018 now it lighter fast better suspension for flying through enduro trails all day , i have refrained from bolting on to much accessory or big tank on this one still trailer it to the bush keep hours low, , mines been tuned not for max power just smooth it out and sharpen throttle response ,,,its pretty much open duel trails in OZ, so i ordered the new tenere 700 for xmass , big mile muncher , some of the trails you guys have in the mountains the 500 would be perfect
@@7arsenal ok, let me re ask....so assuming you've never ridden a dirtbike in its element (off road) before? From many years of experience on both myself I can say the transition from offroad to street is far easier than street to offroad. Dont let your street confidence bite you. Off road smackdown hurts bad when in your 40s lol . Welcome to the dirt 🤟
@@7arsenal how’s the transition going? I came from street bikes to a 2012 KTM 250SX. Look up the specs on that machine. Beast. I let my street confidence bite me. I had to sell it cause I couldn’t control it let alone learn to ride dirt. 5 years later I’m a lot more confident on trails, hill climbs, corners, whoops, etc. I hope your transition was easier.
At 57 I dig mine and am heading to Colorado with it tomorrow. And....all my 20 something sons dig thiers too since we ride on the highways between the trails.
At 60, my 17 with smog removed and VORTEX looks pretty close to yours. The use motominded as well. I prefer the Reklus as you can turn it on and off with the turn of an allen screw.
Ok so, I’m nearing 60 and have about 50 years of riding experience with the last 3 years on my 500exc. It has 8,000 miles on it that includes Motocross, Hare Scrambles, Cross Country races and treks, mountain riding, ice racing and riding, Supermoto hooliganism and of course the sissy ribbons. It is hands down the best bike for every kind of riding there is! I traded up (huge weight reduction and far better capability) to it from my 690 Dakar Rally that I raced in Africa, toured Europe, the UK and Canada on. I can keep up with kids on their 450’s on Motocross tracks (though I’m still scared to triple it!). What it’s not so good at is long distance travel at high speeds and with the 2x4 seat! For those rides, I have a 990 now.
I regret the tag Old Man’s Bike. This is a subtle put down coming from racers and fast guys. The 500/501 has a different mission and a much broader performance envelope. Well built, quality components, longevity, big useable power, and surprising comfort and economy are the hallmarks. Not everybody is a racer, but few can ride this bike to it’s potential. The fact that it is plated is gold. Guys ride these around the world. It’s no KLR.
That's funny you use the midlife crisis phrase. When I told my wife I wanted to buy my Beta she asked " is this some kind of mid life crisis?"I thought carefully and said.. " yes, but think of it this way, it's cheaper that a 67 GTO and you like seeing me on it much more than you would a younger woman." Lol 🤣 she said "buy the bike!!"
Big change for 2016 was smaller front axle and less offset of triples/yokes/fork clamps. I have 2016 and it's a fine bike for sure. Damn good all around bike. I don't adventure ride though. 2017+ gets slightly different shock and forks(xplor) which are a revamp of the open chamber forks. Don't you wish they would make a version with the cone valve forks and trax shock, forged triples, like the 6-days.
Wish Yamaha would make something like that but l know I'm just dreaming and l know the wr 250 r is to small for your kind of riding just wondering because dirt bike used to like those bikes a lot and they would show all kinds of hop up parts for them...
I have had 2012,2016, and the 2019 suspension motor and frame is a far superior in this bike bike no two ways about it and my 250exc 2stroke 2018 is far better than older models.
I’m thinking about buying one of these. It’s done 45 hours, is the six day version and is geared up, and has a flowed head. They’re asking $5500 Aussie dollars. I live in the Kimberley region of Western Australia, which is a tropical wilderness the size of California, with a population of 45,000. I can literally ride out my back door into a wilderness. Is this bike suited to this kind of riding? Or is the old generation 520/525 a better bike?I’ve never ridden one (500) I might need a bigger tank!
This bike looks so bad ass didn’t even start it and I watched the whole video... WOW. My birthdays in 2 days and I would not be mad if one showed up.... just sayin....
Sweet build and nice bike but there's no possible way that that can be the best trail bike for the over-50 rider. That is because my 14 EXC 350 is the ultimate trail bike for the over-50 rider. However I am sad to report that I am probably not the ultimate over 50 Trail Rider...🤣
I am 5'5" and have a 2017 500exc. Any bike is too tall for me really. But I found a lowering 50mm kit from Motolab(hope it is ok to say their name here). It definitely gave me a better ride. In the sandy areas I would fall over when doing a slow turn or stopping. With that kit, that has gone away.
@@08950SE was hoping so. Want to add one so we can go get quick groceries and not worry about tampering or bringing a heavier pair of bulky wheel locks.
I WANTED THE 500 EXC even being 28 years old. my problem is that i'm to short for it and i could add a lowering kit to it but i think it would still be to tall for me.
I'm 5'7 and find the KTMs too tall. I ride a CRF250L now. The power is lacking, but the range and lack of maintenance are nice. The seat height is great though at 34". We ride pavement, single track and mostly logging roads. It does the job. When I'm out riding I never think about wanting a different bike.
@@Minionmoto529 I find I tip over much more when riding a tall bike. It's gets annoying picking it up. I'm pretty happy with the seat height on the 250. I really don't ride enough to warrant the cost of a KTM, they are nice machines though.
You spoke at length about the mods you made but very little about the bike and it’s intended mission. I know you need to acknowledge your sponsors but this comes across as product placement. The previous generation was 2013-2016. The 2017+ new gen bikes share very little and are much better trail bikes: 10 pounds lighter, lower CG, better suspension, and most importantly have a smaller rider triangle that fits shorter riders better.
The new bikes don't feel that much different, most the weight savings was the switch to a lithium battery and removing the kick starter. The spinning mass of the engine has a way larger effect when riding. It was a much much bigger jump when they went from the 530 to 500. When I demo'd the new bikes I actually like the last gen better, the new ergonomics are too compact on the new ones, but sounds like KTM is opening it back up.
It is ridiculous. But keep in mind that your $500 in 1978 is the equivalent of $2000 today. Also. I've seen used 2013 500s in the $4000 range. It's definitely twice the bike for twice the price. But $12,000 for a brand new dirt bike is asinine
@@dirtbiketv1 , Thanks for the reply. I see, it's a non-linkage system. The rear shock is attached directly onto the swing arm. I guess this system is much lower maintenance than a linkage system.
This bike is no longer street legal. For some it doesn’t matter, but for many of us that destroys the opportunity to use it as a light adventure bike or to connect separated trails. If you only intend to ride offroad, a new gen 450 can be had that weighs 25 pounds less, handles much better, has better suspension, and has a better power to weight ratio. This bike cost $8000 before mods. A reasonable guess as to the cost of the engine overhaul and all featured mods is $6500 or so, depending on whether the owner does all the work properly himself. You are now looking at $14,500 for a 7 year old bike of non current design. Not a good investment. Better off buying a new one, riding it 6 years, and then selling it for 60-70 percent of what you paid. The first 200 hours are the best on any bike.
Wait wait wait, its a 500 from 2013 and its only got 45hp 🤨 my yahama wr450 from 2006 has 55hp at the wheel with no major mods (airbox, carb, exhaust and map)
@@yrngvng2215 im pretty sure its not. I mean with me on it vs a pro yes deffinatly. But a pro on that beast, no chance the 45hp will compete. It weights 106kg with fluids, and has one of the best out the box suspensions. I cant complain.
Great verbal presentation but where was the practical presentation? It was like going to a massage parlor and getting a rub with out the tug, are you kidding me?
damn..... you started off talking about getting a used one aT a good price and then you just dumped money everywhere, fucking with it.. JUST BUY A NEW ONE.
Hey! I'm triggered. You ageist! I'm 59...that's not my dream bike. Four stroke 500? No way. My dream bike is my 1997 300 MXC. FmF fat boy, weighted flywheel. Exchange tyranny to close ratio 5 speed. Drop drive sprocket one cog. Rip it up. Oh yeah.
I have had a 2013 500, a 2014 and now a 2017. without a doubt the 17 my favorite. After getting rid of a few parts and opening it up. and dropping the rear suspension about an inch. The balance and power are unreal. I agree fully stock 500s are more powerful. The newer 500s feel so much more slim in the trails. Riding dual sport on a 500 is the only way to go. If you truly ride hard single track a 500 is the best bike money can buy.
60 years young and still carving dirt, thanks KTM 😎
KTM is where it is at they got the BEST race-bikes, enduro and dual sports.
65 years age and still going strong with 500 exc-f sd. Good to me. Lonely rider.
so spot on. i'm about to have my 57th birthday and i still love to ride my '04 525exc. always been a dirt head.. first bike..honda 125 elsinor back in'74
@Ron McCaffrey dont think about it Ron. do it. live your life mate, dont just exist. nothing better than packing up the 4x4 and going bush for a week or so.
KTM/Husky is where it is at, no more 'big 4 bikes for me' (EURO has the BEST 2 stroke and 4 stroke bikes bar none).
Got mine! 54 years old, bought a “fresh outta the crate” 2018 EXC500F last week! Best dirt bike ever!
That's what I'm talking about.
I have the same bike 2018 husky 501
Isn't the 500 the most aggressive one? You think the older guys would want a more calmer bike like the 350
@@jootai yes but it's very manageable.
@@jootai The 450 is more rev happy but the 500 makes more torque lower in the rev range so even if you find yourself a higher gear than you'd prefer, you can just feed the power on and throttle out.
Boatloads of fat lazy power that is surprisingly tractable.
Well... at 63, I bought a new ‘17 350 EXC-F. Really enjoy it, in some respects, I wish I had waited on my local dealer to receive the 500. But, no problem. Three years later, at 66, still enjoy the 350 and don’t regret buying it. Thanks for this insightful review and the aftermarket accessories. Great ride!
I though I was the only old guy having a crisis for a KTM 500. Thank you for sharing I feel psychologically better 👍👍👍
Just turned 58.. just picked up a 2020 500 exc-f last Wednesday.. it’s woke up some long unused muscles and stuff but I’m loving it !
I'm 57 n that bike is just what I'm looking for. Very sweet
I'm still ripping hard on my KTM 02 520 exc, All stock except for Total control suspension works.. it shreds tires faster than I can buy them. Love this old mans bike, I bought it new in 01 as a new 02 model. Raced 4 stroke B Hare Scrambles for several years. Knock on wood beside the normal Maintenance valve adjustments and filter changes its been rock solid. Love it I'm now 50 years old just as fun now to ride as it was back when It was new ... wahooooo love these RFS engines . I had a KTM 1998 300 exc before the 500. The 500 exc Tractors around till I need to hit the go switch.
Its been a while, but I owned 2 520s, estarts, loved them, my buddies loved that I would help them kick their bikes when they were tired, lol
I've got a KTM 2000 400 exc that i've made into 453, had the suspension sorted & a few other things i've done :)
I love it in the High Country, it eats hills & loves the flowing single track, i'll be 69 in June :) !!
Keeping my tagged 2013 450xc-w forever!! Same motor as the 500, about the same hp. Love it!
I’m late 40’s I used to race motocross when I was a kid and just bought a KTM 2005 525 MXC...I want to update it as much as I can and make it cherry again with updated headlight and lighting tusk wheels new from and rear fenders for now and see what I want to do more to it as I get more familiar with the bike...
Great video gave me some ideas. 👍🏼
SWEET.... I REMEMBER RIDING A NEW ONE BACK IN THE DAY. IT WAS A FRIEND OF MINE.. HE LET ME RIDE IT KNOWNING I DIDN'T NO HOW MUCH POWER THIS BIKE HAS... MAN I HAVE HAD AN ROAD ALOT OF BIKES BUT THIS ONE STICKS OUT LIKE A SOAR THUMB THREW THE YEARS .... GREAT BIKE....
im 61 and im in love with it
Yeah I have a spot to fill in my garage, think I might have to get one this year!
Uhhh, yep, always will be my dream bike. Oh well, I guess at 61 I’ll just have to manage on my 1999 Yamaha WR400 and my 2003 YZ 450. Total outlay for both, $5500. Both street plated with enduro conversions, both anvil reliable. I do approximately 3000 gnarly trail kms per season up here in eastern Ontario. Cheers.
love my 500exc also 50 ,
i had the 16 old shape was better for adv gears are spread better and you can get 20 liter tank and a kickstarter , i have the 018 now it lighter fast better suspension for flying through enduro trails all day , i have refrained from bolting on to much accessory or big tank on this one still trailer it to the bush keep hours low, , mines been tuned not for max power just smooth it out and sharpen throttle response ,,,its pretty much open duel trails in OZ, so i ordered the new tenere 700 for xmass , big mile muncher , some of the trails you guys have in the mountains the 500 would be perfect
Just picked up a 2021. My first dirt bike at 49 years young.
Lol, going to assume you've ridden a bike few times at least. ?
@@pooch299 Yes, I’ve ridden street bikes for 16 years.
@@7arsenal ok, let me re ask....so assuming you've never ridden a dirtbike in its element (off road) before?
From many years of experience on both myself I can say the transition from offroad to street is far easier than street to offroad. Dont let your street confidence bite you. Off road smackdown hurts bad when in your 40s lol . Welcome to the dirt 🤟
@@pooch299 You’re right, it’s not as easy as I thought it would be. I almost fell a few times riding in the desert. Lol. Thanks for the heads up!
@@7arsenal how’s the transition going? I came from street bikes to a 2012 KTM 250SX. Look up the specs on that machine. Beast. I let my street confidence bite me. I had to sell it cause I couldn’t control it let alone learn to ride dirt. 5 years later I’m a lot more confident on trails, hill climbs, corners, whoops, etc. I hope your transition was easier.
Beautiful bike great information too.
At 57 I dig mine and am heading to Colorado with it tomorrow. And....all my 20 something sons dig thiers too since we ride on the highways between the trails.
I would check trails, a lot still closed up high. Hopefully you are riding Grand Junction or something.
I just finished a full rebuild on my ktm525exc RFS engine I should get another 20yrs of enjoyment outta her
Hope so Buddy.
I'm 31 5'7 150lb my 2014 500exc doesn't even know I'm riding it. Amazing unstoppable power in the tight single track
This is because u are 150 pounds. I am 135 same height and I feel the same
Sorry not same height 5'11 yes skinny I know.
I'm 35 now and have had pretty much every dream bike I've ever wanted 4 bikes. All street naked. Now I want enduro.
I want to slow down wrecking at 50 plus is not fun.
I’m 50 and just bought a 22 500. Stoked
Hey I’m only 40. Rocking the 2013 kicker. Paid 6200 with 1200 miles on it.
65+ and you make my fingers itch with this one.
My friggin dream bike.
At 60, my 17 with smog removed and VORTEX looks pretty close to yours. The use motominded as well. I prefer the Reklus as you can turn it on and off with the turn of an allen screw.
So only in my 40's but love mine!
There's hope for me yet! (former KX500 rider ;-) )
I have a few more years till I get their, but is it bad that I want one now? 🤔
It’s ok you can say it wet dream bike.... I’m 51 and ya your right.... Been looking at a KTM for the last week.... lol...
I did the same thing to my 16 350excf. Have 3m double sided heavy duty Velcro so I can take my tag off when I’m areas I might not supposed to be lol 😂
Nice build Jay! Video needs to be trimmed at the 8:50 mark
I would love to have one. Thats a nice bike. But, what is the 60+ dream bike. I have my Harley, and my old cherokee. I would love a good dual sport.
My dads 50 years old and he still races he’s got a 2017 Kim 450 sxf
We got an extra 2-3 horsepower, yeah. So its got alot of power...😆
Bike does look really clean. Getting a 2021 for my 60th.
55 in couple weeks.get mine tomorrow....
Im 51 so AWESOME👌
45 years old and bought a 2019 KTM 500 EXC F after test driving a KTM 300 2 stroke and found it anemic in power compared to my old WR450 :)
Wait really? I own a wr450f. Its fast.. but not as fast as the yz250 2 smoker i tried once...
If you wanna hate your new bike ..sell your old WR... 😂👍
You don’t drive a motorcycle
Never met an older rider, who dreamed about a 4 stroke, smoker, yessss
CR500 😎....or a KX500 😁
Ok so, I’m nearing 60 and have about 50 years of riding experience with the last 3 years on my 500exc. It has 8,000 miles on it that includes Motocross, Hare Scrambles, Cross Country races and treks, mountain riding, ice racing and riding, Supermoto hooliganism and of course the sissy ribbons. It is hands down the best bike for every kind of riding there is! I traded up (huge weight reduction and far better capability) to it from my 690 Dakar Rally that I raced in Africa, toured Europe, the UK and Canada on. I can keep up with kids on their 450’s on Motocross tracks (though I’m still scared to triple it!). What it’s not so good at is long distance travel at high speeds and with the 2x4 seat! For those rides, I have a 990 now.
This bike is a desert racing monster
Buying a dirt bike is a “Live life Crisis”..
Buying a Corvet is just a “Crisis”...
ZakarooNetwork Love this. 👍
Where's the key and barrel from? Is that the SICASS 26-206 one?
And it doesn't have the 4CS forks either which is another plus for these years.
Can this be a 35-year-old's dream bike as well? Asking for a friend.
It can be a 26 year olds dream bike as well
I regret the tag Old Man’s Bike. This is a subtle put down coming from racers and fast guys. The 500/501 has a different mission and a much broader performance envelope. Well built, quality components, longevity, big useable power, and surprising comfort and economy are the hallmarks. Not everybody is a racer, but few can ride this bike to it’s potential. The fact that it is plated is gold. Guys ride these around the world. It’s no KLR.
Lol 🤘🏻👍🏻👊🏼
Most boomers couldn't hang anyway
@@gabekaelin4517 haha what do you have against old people?
That's funny you use the midlife crisis phrase. When I told my wife I wanted to buy my Beta she asked " is this some kind of mid life crisis?"I thought carefully and said.. " yes, but think of it this way, it's cheaper that a 67 GTO and you like seeing me on it much more than you would a younger woman." Lol 🤣 she said "buy the bike!!"
Hahahahah 👍😎
The perfect answer. ‘67 GTO might might grab the attention of some of those troubled young women too.
I'm gonna use that! To whom I pay the royalties?
😁👍😀
I maybe wrong, but my 2016 is the same as the previos years. Wasn't 2017 the new design year?
2017 was the new design year which I bought and love it. My dad also got one and we ride all the time. I'm already over 3k miles!
Big change for 2016 was smaller front axle and less offset of triples/yokes/fork clamps. I have 2016 and it's a fine bike for sure. Damn good all around bike. I don't adventure ride though. 2017+ gets slightly different shock and forks(xplor) which are a revamp of the open chamber forks.
Don't you wish they would make a version with the cone valve forks and trax shock, forged triples, like the 6-days.
How about the 2012 500exc? How are they compared to 2013-2016
great bike, I have 17' model and don't agree suspension is worse then older models, some even say it's better :) already 250 happy hours.
VERY nice...!
Thanks for information...
Any shop building this bike specifically for sales...?
Interested...
Forrest Tillman maybe Taco in baha
Is the exc the same as the exc-f just renamed?
Wish Yamaha would make something like that but l know I'm just dreaming and l know the wr 250 r is to small for your kind of riding just wondering because dirt bike used to like those bikes a lot and they would show all kinds of hop up parts for them...
I have had 2012,2016, and the 2019 suspension motor and frame is a far superior in this bike bike no two ways about it and my 250exc 2stroke 2018 is far better than older models.
I’m thinking about buying one of these. It’s done 45 hours, is the six day version and is geared up, and has a flowed head. They’re asking $5500 Aussie dollars. I live in the Kimberley region of Western Australia, which is a tropical wilderness the size of California, with a population of 45,000. I can literally ride out my back door into a wilderness. Is this bike suited to this kind of riding? Or is the old generation 520/525 a better bike?I’ve never ridden one (500) I might need a bigger tank!
Sounds like be a great bike for you-- also I wish I lived in a area with only 45000 people -- California is so crowded :-)
Close 50 next birthday but buying a WR450F.
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You'd have to be a Millionaire to be able to afford these bikes!
This bike looks so bad ass didn’t even start it and I watched the whole video... WOW. My birthdays in 2 days and I would not be mad if one showed up.... just sayin....
What's its weight with half tank of fuel??
Does the 2-stroke cage really help? I thought I saw the KTMnHusky dude said it didn’t help any on his dyno.
Yes in throttle response its quicker. But on a 500EXC not as critical as a smaller bore 250/350 where that difference is more noticeable.
Dirt Bike TV I ride the 350.
Here's the vid referenced:
ruclips.net/video/-nLCcW6fLuk/видео.html
Do you have a 60+ year old build? Seriously! Im starting to ride again after 20 years😜
Your thoughts on the 08 model?
Geez!!! Those bike go for $3k-$5k around my area.
Where is your area??
Sweet build and nice bike but there's no possible way that that can be the best trail bike for the over-50 rider. That is because my 14 EXC 350 is the ultimate trail bike for the over-50 rider.
However I am sad to report that I am probably not the ultimate over 50 Trail Rider...🤣
Exactly, point and shoot riders only on the 500 except for the guys except true top 10 guys who kept on it and hard desert guys.
Price tag about $12,000, this is my guess.
what about a 52 year old with a 30" inseam?? Is this "horse" hight friendly??
I am the same or less and I am good with it- of course better if taller :-)
I am 5'5" and have a 2017 500exc. Any bike is too tall for me really. But I found a lowering 50mm kit from Motolab(hope it is ok to say their name here). It definitely gave me a better ride. In the sandy areas I would fall over when doing a slow turn or stopping. With that kit, that has gone away.
Trying to remember what you said what you did about the air box from a two stroke???!!! Thanks
The Air Filter Cage from a two stroke model can be used
Dirt Bike TV
Good morning. If I may ask what was the purpose of changing it out to the Two stroke air box cage? Thanks in advanced
Beautiful bike. How much does it weigh?
I will check that soon--
I got an 18 FE501. Being 50 isn't all that bad.
Have a 'few' more years before that number been riding many years and KTM is awesome!
Damn I'm 32 just got a 2023 500. Fuck mid life crisis is boss.
What does pdf mean?
Does the ign key add a steering lockout? ( my wife and I are curious when prkd for quick stops at grocery store re theft deternt)
My 2013 500 EXC does have an ignition lock
No we have not touched that.
I broke my ignition lock when it was brand new they're not very strong security feature anybody can grab the handlebars and just break the lock
@@08950SE was hoping so. Want to add one so we can go get quick groceries and not worry about tampering or bringing a heavier pair of bulky wheel locks.
@@raybacon9319 Mine too, they are kind of a waste of time.
I WANTED THE 500 EXC even being 28 years old. my problem is that i'm to short for it and i could add a lowering kit to it but i think it would still be to tall for me.
Race Tech lowered our 350 and it is great--
nice.
I'm 5'7 and find the KTMs too tall. I ride a CRF250L now. The power is lacking, but the range and lack of maintenance are nice. The seat height is great though at 34". We ride pavement, single track and mostly logging roads. It does the job. When I'm out riding I never think about wanting a different bike.
@@doobielawson702 I ride a KTM 250 SX at 5'5" and it's sometimes to tall but it works.
@@Minionmoto529 I find I tip over much more when riding a tall bike. It's gets annoying picking it up. I'm pretty happy with the seat height on the 250. I really don't ride enough to warrant the cost of a KTM, they are nice machines though.
fire it up next time
63 riding a ktm 300 xc w
Honda CR 500
I got a question,my height is just 172 cm do you think i can ride a bike that tall?
Similar height as me so border line -- Suspension shop can lower them easily my 350EXC is lowered 1 inch and they can do 2Inches-- Race Tech
@@dirtbiketv1 thank you for your respond sir..
You spoke at length about the mods you made but very little about the bike and it’s intended mission. I know you need to acknowledge your sponsors but this comes across as product placement. The previous generation was 2013-2016. The 2017+ new gen bikes share very little and are much better trail bikes: 10 pounds lighter, lower CG, better suspension, and most importantly have a smaller rider triangle that fits shorter riders better.
The new bikes don't feel that much different, most the weight savings was the switch to a lithium battery and removing the kick starter. The spinning mass of the engine has a way larger effect when riding. It was a much much bigger jump when they went from the 530 to 500. When I demo'd the new bikes I actually like the last gen better, the new ergonomics are too compact on the new ones, but sounds like KTM is opening it back up.
How heavy is it?
pYu 111kg
Im well under 50 and own my dream bikes. CR & KX500'S.
I thought you had some bonus 8 min footage after you ended the video at 8:45! you have to fire the editor! Jk
So he works really cheap so I,can’t fire him. Fixed it. Sorry
Why didn't he start it,.so we could hear it run!!
sorry
I bought my 75 KX400 in 78 for 500bucks.
7K for this 500, please stop the madness.
It is ridiculous. But keep in mind that your $500 in 1978 is the equivalent of $2000 today. Also. I've seen used 2013 500s in the $4000 range. It's definitely twice the bike for twice the price. But $12,000 for a brand new dirt bike is asinine
What is 'PDS'?
That is the name of the rear shock set up on NON-Linkage KTMs - Most all older and some newer KTMs
@@dirtbiketv1 , Thanks for the reply. I see, it's a non-linkage system. The rear shock is attached directly onto the swing arm. I guess this system is much lower maintenance than a linkage system.
Yes and good for off road trail -- for Motocross the Linkage bikes do seem to work better.
This bike is no longer street legal. For some it doesn’t matter, but for many of us that destroys the opportunity to use it as a light adventure bike or to connect separated trails. If you only intend to ride offroad, a new gen 450 can be had that weighs 25 pounds less, handles much better, has better suspension, and has a better power to weight ratio. This bike cost $8000 before mods. A reasonable guess as to the cost of the engine overhaul and all featured mods is $6500 or so, depending on whether the owner does all the work properly himself. You are now looking at $14,500 for a 7 year old bike of non current design. Not a good investment. Better off buying a new one, riding it 6 years, and then selling it for 60-70 percent of what you paid. The first 200 hours are the best on any bike.
? Not street legal? Where? I just plated my KTM 300 2stroke! Indiana
Jeffrey George The featured bike has been modified to make it not street legal in California, where this video was made.
Wait wait wait, its a 500 from 2013 and its only got 45hp 🤨 my yahama wr450 from 2006 has 55hp at the wheel with no major mods (airbox, carb, exhaust and map)
But yours slower
@@yrngvng2215 im pretty sure its not. I mean with me on it vs a pro yes deffinatly. But a pro on that beast, no chance the 45hp will compete. It weights 106kg with fluids, and has one of the best out the box suspensions. I cant complain.
No. . .the 2012's are the best. Especially the XCW's!!
Whay does exc stand for??
Exc is enduro bike. Exc 2stroke and xcw 2stroke is basically the same bike.... Exc means european enduro
E - enduro
xc - trail bike cross country
f - 4 stroke
500 Exc-f
Reinaldo Fields enduro cross country.
How about 30 year old guys dream bike
I'm 49 and I got one check it out on u tube tricked out ktm by the way I got a 2013 grand sport to
Great verbal presentation but where was the practical presentation? It was like going to a massage parlor and getting a rub with out the tug, are you kidding me?
guy with the mic looks 60...
65 here. Sold my 2016 last year. Just got a new 2022. I bleed orange...
damn..... you started off talking about getting a used one aT a good price and then you just dumped money everywhere, fucking with it.. JUST BUY A NEW ONE.
4cs forks suck
Hey! I'm triggered. You ageist! I'm 59...that's not my dream bike. Four stroke 500? No way. My dream bike is my 1997 300 MXC. FmF fat boy, weighted flywheel. Exchange tyranny to close ratio 5 speed. Drop drive sprocket one cog. Rip it up. Oh yeah.
Those forks were garbage, just like 4CS, just like AER. Different "features" same sub par performance. Rich city slicker's bike.
I have had a 2013 500, a 2014 and now a 2017. without a doubt the 17 my favorite. After getting rid of a few parts and opening it up. and dropping the rear suspension about an inch. The balance and power are unreal. I agree fully stock 500s are more powerful. The newer 500s feel so much more slim in the trails. Riding dual sport on a 500 is the only way to go. If you truly ride hard single track a 500 is the best bike money can buy.
What’s better about the 17? I know it’s all new frame. Mine is 13 xcw so it’s already better than exc as far as power
60 and blazing an uncorked 2018 450EXC ,,,,, 🤣