BMW R NineT vs KTM 500 EXC Comparison

Engine & Performance

Bore X Stroke	101 mm x 73 mm	95 mm x 72 mm
Emission Control	Catalytic Converter	Catalytic Converter
Exhuast Pipes	2 in 2 Exhaust	Single
Drive Type	Shaft Drive	Chain Drive
Valves Per Cylinder	4	2
Compression Ratio	12.0:1	--
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Alternator	720 W	--
Clutch Type	Single dry plate clutch, hydraulically operated	Hydraulic Multi-Plate
Cooling System	Air/Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooling
Displacement	1170 cc	510.4 cc
Maximum Power	110 bhp	--
Top Speed	200 kmph	--
Maximum Torque	116 Nm	--
Engine Capacity	--	0.5 L
Engine Type	--	Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Liquid Cooled
Valve Configuration	--	SOHC
No. Of Cylinder	--	1
Spark Plugs Per Cylinder	--	1
Lubrication System	--	Wet Sump
Injection Type	--	Indirect Injection

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Electrical

Indicator Light	LED	No
Head Lamp	LED	Reflector
Tail Lamp	LED	No
Battery Voltage	12 V	12 V
Adjustable Headlights	--	Yes
Accessory Outlet	--	No

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Performance

Engine Displacement	--	510 cc
Fuel Type	Gasoline	Petrol

Fuel & Ignition

Fuel Type	Gasoline	Petrol
Fuel Reserve	3 L	--
Ignition Type	--	Digital Ignition
Fuel Supply System	--	EFI
Start Option	--	Kick & Electric

Chassis & Suspension

Suspension Travel(Front)	120 mm	300 mm
Suspension Travel(Rear)	120 mm	335 mm
Side Wings	No	Yes
Body Frame Type	Modular Frame	Central Tube
Rear Suspension	Swing Arm	WP Suspension PDS
Chrome Garnish	Yes	Yes
Body Frame Material	Steel	Chrome, Molybdenum, Steel
Seat Type	Dual Straight	Slender
Front Suspension	USD Telescopic Fork	USD WP Suspension
Electronic Suspension Adjustment	--	No

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Dimension

Wheelbase	1487 mm	1482 mm
Length	2110 mm	--
Width	900 mm	--
Seating Capacity	2	2
Height	1240 mm	--
Curb Weight	222 kg	--
Gross Weight	430 kg	--
Seat Height	805 mm	--
Dry Weight	--	111.5 kg
Ground Clearance	--	345 mm

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Wheels & Tyres

Front Wheel Size	R17	R21
Rear Wheel Size	R17	R18
Rear Tyre	180/55 ZR17	120/90 R18
Front Tyre	120/70 ZR17	90/90 R21
Tyre Type	Run Flat	--

Gear & Transmission

Transmission Type	Manual	Manual
Gear Box	6-Speed	6-Speed

Safety & Security

Riding Modes	Sport,Road Sport,Road	Sport Sport
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Leg Guards	No	No
ABS	Yes	Yes
Side Reflectors	Yes	No
Back Rest	No	No
Engine Check Warning	Yes	No
Anti-Theft Alarm	Yes	Optional Optional
Stability Control	--	No
Shutter Lock	--	No
Launch Control	--	No
Traction Control	--	No
Engine Immobilizer	--	Yes
Central Locking	--	No

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Console

Display Screen	Yes	Yes
Odometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Speedometer	Analog Analog	Digital Digital
Tachometer	Analog Analog	No
Fuel Gauge	Digital Digital	No
Side Stand Indicator	--	No
Oil Change Indicator	--	No
Navigator	--	No

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Brake

Front Brake	Twin Disc Twin Disc	Disc Disc
Rear Brake	Disc Disc	Disc Disc

Differentiating Features

Cruise Control	--	No
Height Adjustable Seats	--	Yes

Transmission

Wheel Type

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Spoke Spoke