KTM 500 MX vs Maico 500 Enduro (2001)

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

Spec comparison

SpecKTM 500 MXMaico 500 Enduro
Model year19902001
Price
Engine498 cc499 cc
Horsepower65 hp67 hp
Torque80 Nm
Weight103 kg111 kg
Seat height38 mm37 mm
Fuel capacity3.2 L2.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires120/70-17 / 150/60-17

KTM 500 MX vs Maico 500 Enduro — which should you buy?

Picking between the KTM 500 MX and the Maico 500 Enduro usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the KTM 500 MX brings 65 hp in a 103 kg package, while the Maico 500 Enduro counters with 67 hp at 111 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: