KTM 500 EXC vs Sherco SE 510i Racing (2016)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the KTM 500 EXCstacks up against the Sherco SE 510i Racing. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecKTM 500 EXCSherco SE 510i Racing
Model year20162013
Price
Engine510 cc510 cc
Weight112 kg109 kg
Seat height38 mm36 mm
Fuel capacity2.4 L2.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. Brake calipers on floating bearingsSingle disc. Hydraulically activated AJP
Rear brakesSingle disc. Brake calipers on floating bearingsSingle disc. Hydraulically activated AJP
Tires1.60-21 / 2.15-18

KTM 500 EXC vs Sherco SE 510i Racing — which should you buy?

Picking between the KTM 500 EXC and the Sherco SE 510i Racing usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the KTM 500 EXC brings its published horsepower in a 112 kg package, while the Sherco SE 510i Racing counters with its own power figure at 109 kg.

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: