Sherco 500 SCF Factory vs KTM 505 SX-F (2020)

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

Spec comparison

SpecSherco 500 SCF FactoryKTM 505 SX-F
Model year20202008
Price
Engine478 cc478 cc
Weight105 kg
Seat height37 mm38 mm
Fuel capacity2.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed4-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. BremoSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. bremoSingle disc
Tires1.60-21 / 2.15-18 80/100-21 / 110/90-19

Sherco 500 SCF Factory vs KTM 505 SX-F — which should you buy?

Picking between the Sherco 500 SCF Factory and the KTM 505 SX-F usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Sherco 500 SCF Factory brings its published horsepower, 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: