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KTM 500 EXC

Maintenance specs for 1 variant of the KTM 500 EXC — from 2012 to 2016.

20122016 KTM 500 EXC

510cc Single-Cylinder DOHC Liquid-Cooled 4-Stroke Enduro (EXC 500) · Chain

65 hp / 43 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight10W-50
Capacity1.6 qt

Transmission

Type6-Speed Manual (separate oil)
FluidMotorex Transmission Fluid 10W-40
Drain & fill0.74 qt

Coolant

TypeMotorex Anti-Freeze (50/50 premix)
Capacity1.3 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 4
Shop DOT 4

Fuel

Tank2.4 gal
TypePremium 91

Tires

Front90/90-21
Rear140/80R18
Pressure (front)14 PSI
Pressure (rear)14 PSI

Service Intervals

Oil change450 mi
Trans service450 mi
Coolant flush2,200 mi
Spark plugs2,200 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter225 mi
Drive belt900 mi