KTM 505 SX-F vs Honda CR 500 E (2008)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the KTM 505 SX-Fstacks up against the Honda CR 500 E. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecKTM 505 SX-FHonda CR 500 E
Model year20082002
Price
Engine478 cc491 cc
Weight105 kg108 kg
Seat height38 mm37 mm
Fuel capacity2.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission4-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc. HYDRAULIC DISC WITH DUAL-PISTON CALIPER AND SINTERED METAL PADS
Rear brakesSingle disc
Tires80/100-21 / 110/90-19 80/100-21 / 110/100-18

KTM 505 SX-F vs Honda CR 500 E — which should you buy?

Picking between the KTM 505 SX-F and the Honda CR 500 E usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the KTM 505 SX-F brings its published horsepower in a 105 kg package, while the Honda CR 500 E counters with its own power figure at 108 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: