BMW R NineT vs KTM 500 EXC Six Days Comparison

Engine & Performance

Bore X Stroke	101 mm x 73 mm	92 mm x 72 mm
Emission Control	Catalytic Converter	Catalytic Converter
Alternator	720 W	--
Clutch Type	Single dry plate clutch, hydraulically operated	Hydraulic Multi-Plate
Cooling System	Air/Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooling
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Exhuast Pipes	2 in 2 Exhaust	Single
Compression Ratio	12.0:1	--
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Drive Type	Shaft Drive	Chain Drive
Displacement	1170 cc	510.4 cc
Maximum Power	110 bhp	--
Maximum Torque	116 Nm	--
Top Speed	200 kmph	--
Engine Capacity	--	0.5 L
Spark Plugs Per Cylinder	--	1
No. Of Cylinder	--	1
Engine Type	--	Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Liquid Cooled
Injection Type	--	Indirect Injection
Lubrication System	--	Wet Sump
Valve Configuration	--	DOHC

View All

Electrical

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

View All

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

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

View All

Dimension

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

View All

Wheels & Tyres

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

Gear & Transmission

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

Safety & Security

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

View All

Console

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

View All

Brake

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

Transmission

Wheel Type

--

Spoke Spoke

Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats	--	Yes
Cruise Control	--	No