Enfield Lightning 500 vs KTM 600 Enduro Sport (2001)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Enfield Lightning 500stacks up against the KTM 600 Enduro Sport. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecEnfield Lightning 500KTM 600 Enduro Sport
Model year20011986
Price
Engine499 cc562 cc
Horsepower22 hp27 hp
Torque34 Nm
Seat height30 mm
Fuel capacity3.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission4-speed5-speed
Front brakesExpanding brakeSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brakeExpanding brake
Tires3.00-21 / 4.50-18

Enfield Lightning 500 vs KTM 600 Enduro Sport — which should you buy?

Picking between the Enfield Lightning 500 and the KTM 600 Enduro Sport usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Enfield Lightning 500 brings 22 hp, while the KTM 600 Enduro Sport counters with 27 hp.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: