KTM 505 XC-F vs KTM 505 SX-F (2009)

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

Spec comparison

SpecKTM 505 XC-FKTM 505 SX-F
Model year20092008
Price
Engine478 cc478 cc
Weight108 kg105 kg
Seat height39 mm38 mm
Fuel capacity2.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed4-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires80/100-21 / 110/100-18 80/100-21 / 110/90-19

KTM 505 XC-F vs KTM 505 SX-F — which should you buy?

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