2024 Husqvarna FE501S | First Ride On/Off Road (& tech specs)

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Let's ride my new 2024 Husqvarna FE501S on and off road to see if it lives up to the hype and the price tag. We also cover the specs and discover the self-ejecting license plate feature. #motorcycle #husqvarna #dualsport #adv
EP 1: • 2024 Husqvarna FE501S ...
EP 2: You're Here
EP 3: Talking Tech with Taco Moto
EP 4: Mods and Changes
Ep 5-7 TBD
🏍TODAY’S GEAR:
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00:00 Intro
01:43 Specs
07:07 Street Ride
14:00 Dirt Ride
22:01 Why Sold 350
24:05 Oops
25:44 Wrap Up

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@BigRockMoto 3 ай бұрын

The build-out of this bike is going to be more involved than I've ever featured on the channel, stay tuned! Plus, more KLX300 content coming soon! EP 1: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jdp1ZsycuLC0hX0.html EP 2: You're Here EP 3: Talking Tech with Taco Moto EP 4: Mods and Changes Ep 5-7 TBD 🏍TODAY’S GEAR: ⚡ Mosko Moto Basilisk Jacket: tinyurl.com/4r4nsbxz ⚡ Mosko Moto Woodsman Pants: tinyurl.com/2p8k48n6 ⚡ Sidi Crossfire SRS Boot: bit.ly/3dxtlhr ⚡ MSR Base Layers: bit.ly/3K3bQ8s ⚡ DJI Osmo Action 4 Cameras: amzn.to/493cfTl ⚡ REV'IT! Proteus Armored Shirt: imp.i104546.net/jrmgxM ⚡ REV'IT! Scram Knee Guards: imp.i104546.net/xkZPAy ⚡ Mosko Moto Wildcat Backpack: bit.ly/3OiE5Ss ⚡ REV'IT! Offtrack 2 Glove: imp.i104546.net/xk3dVd ➕SUPPORT➕ [I may receive commissions which are invested back into the channel] ⚡ Patreon: www.patreon.com/bigrockmedia ⚡ Rocky Mountain ATV/MC: bit.ly/33kgRIz ⚡ Revzilla: imp.i104546.net/6bxxXN ⚡ Mosko Moto: moskomoto.com/bigrockmoto ⚡ Pacific Powersports (Motoz Tires, Barkbusters): pacificpowersports.com/ USE CODE BRM2024 ⚡ 3D Cycle Parts: www.3dcycleparts.com/?aff=3 ⚡ Taco Moto : tacomoto.co/?ref=fi6gv640 ⚡ Cyclops Adventure Sports: tinyurl.com/2kaknpfn ⚡ Amazon: amzn.to/3viGZ0A ⚡ Merchandise: big-rock-moto.myspreadshop.com/

@noControl556 3 ай бұрын

That's the worst thing about dual-sports. You pay an extra $2k for all the emissions junk so it's street legal, just to spend another $2k removing all of it.

@TheAnnoyingBoss 3 ай бұрын

The tyrants have done the same thing with our guns

@brianErickson-bx9hp 3 ай бұрын

@@TheAnnoyingBosshow so?

@TheAnnoyingBoss 3 ай бұрын

@@brianErickson-bx9hp you havent seen californian orwellian gun control?!? Atf red coat tax stamp taxation without representation?

@user-oi7vx1in5x 3 ай бұрын

Considering the price, some of the niggles are unacceptable in my opinion.

@BigRockMoto 3 ай бұрын

i think they spent the money on engine and suspension mostly

@Dont.Tread.On.Me1974 3 ай бұрын

@@BigRockMoto13k? For suspension and engine and everything else is crappy. Hard pass!

@Pnw-nick 3 ай бұрын

As soon as you ride one, you'll understand.

@nukezat 3 ай бұрын

13k? Makes the honda 450 seem cheap

@jasgsxr2726 3 ай бұрын

Hmmm tail light assembly falling off , not on a KLX , DRZ , CRF , I think that's a little too ready to race , an extra 20lbs for sturdiness is ok with me. But I will still enjoy watching your build 😁😁😁

@kevinsmith2747 3 ай бұрын

Best dual sport ever made!! Stuff falling off on first ride. Haha. What a perfect example of KTM. I’ll hang on to my WR250R

@MrKdr500 3 ай бұрын

WR250R's are great bikes, keeps the knob jockeys of everything else.

@KentwoodWarrior 3 ай бұрын

WR is the best bike ever made

@THX5000 3 ай бұрын

Those were awesome. Yamaha should make a 450.

@cullennowell7813 3 ай бұрын

Agreed. Drz with the suspension done is a better bike imo

@100868ful 3 ай бұрын

The Wr250r is underpowered and has horrible suspension stock.The 13k Husky gives you So much more capability stock. I own Yamahas and KTM’s and they are great. I would agree that Yamaha is more reliable. But my KTMs have been flawless for the last 20 yrs. To get a Wr 250r to do what the Husky can you would spend crazy money.

@MeerkatADV 3 ай бұрын

It wouldn't be a KTM if everything worked :D

@BigRockMoto 3 ай бұрын

so true

@DualSportDoug 3 ай бұрын

Roger that! LOL

@finerbiner 3 ай бұрын

My butt hurts just looking at that seat.

@bonjovi1354 3 ай бұрын

No one buys this and looks at the seat😂😂 ... That's a cooking board

@TheIdlesurfer 3 ай бұрын

The seat is awful. I have one. It's supposed to be an improvement. I had an FE 350 2016. The 2024 501 is not an improvement.

@BigRockMoto 3 ай бұрын

everyone upgrades the seats on these bikes first thing

@Dont.Tread.On.Me1974 3 ай бұрын

My thoughts exactly

@darkiee69 Ай бұрын

It's an enduro bike, you're not meant to sit down on it.

@erichalitsky1285 3 ай бұрын

For 13k you shouldnt have to change much , if anything.

@mikemerrill175 3 ай бұрын

Big government is the reason they can’t build them turn key

@boss302nard 3 ай бұрын

Not sure if you’ve heard about vehicle prices. 😮

@KentwoodWarrior 3 ай бұрын

Yea, it ought to be the best if I’m paying more than my truck

@dubripple 3 ай бұрын

I’ve never bought a DS/enduro bike that didn’t SOMETHING. Plan on at least $500 in extras no matter what you buy.

@erichalitsky1285 3 ай бұрын

@@boss302nard Yeah , they are out of control.

@kurthansen1584 3 ай бұрын

What timing! I just bought this bike two Saturdays ago. Rode it the first time the following Monday for 35 miles in the Southern Utah desert. Lost the rear sub-fender/plate/blinker at 3 miles in. Rode it for the second time form the start line for the '24 Rhino Rally AM heat the following Saturday. Finished both laps okay for not riding a dirtbike for a year and never owning a 4-stroke, and took a podium in my age group. It was an amazing bike even with the few, but significant, short comings. The stock ECU is horrendous, it really hindered my start. I still got 19th around the 1st corner. The throttle response (or lack thereof) for the first 1/8 turn of the throttle continually caused me trouble. Jason at RMATV is a stud, can't recommend those guys enough. He recommended some tires that made it possible to run that race. Other than those tires, and the involuntary weight shaving of the missing sub-fender, it was completely stock. Can't wait to get it dialed for next year. Taco Moto will most likely be taking a fair bit of my money in the near future.

@BigRockMoto 3 ай бұрын

awesome!

@davidmallia628 3 ай бұрын

So would this be the same motor as in the SWM SM500R? Or a later iteration.

@russellborn515 3 ай бұрын

"Lost the rear sub-fender/plate/blinker at 3 miles in" C'mon KTM, is there no LocTite in Austria?

@RidinDirty86 3 ай бұрын

@@russellborn515It probably didn’t vibe off. Probably snapped off on landing like mine did. The plate mount area hangs down super low on the US models.

@timbrandt7211 2 ай бұрын

Those plate holders are so ridiculous they may as well have a quick release snap so when you get out in the parking lot with your bike you can just pop it off and throw it in the truck.

@BadDirtRider 3 ай бұрын

I’m a part of a couple of Facebook groups for the 501/500. They go up for sale often and if I get one, I’m getting it used with some of the mods already done. Save some money.

@BigRockMoto 3 ай бұрын

i agree

@inqufox1750 3 ай бұрын

"Its great on road!" Seat is on a permanent 404 "Its totally worth 13k!" cant even go down the road with out falling apart. Also if my recent dealership visits are anything to go buy that's a 17-18k bike out the door (no im not kidding) And for that price it better have a seat i can sit on comfortably and stay together...

@aaron___6014 3 ай бұрын

I think the MSRP is $11.7k. what would the extra $5-6k be? That's as much as a bike.

@inqufox1750 3 ай бұрын

@@aaron___6014 yep most dealerships i speak to are adding 4-5 on top of msrp or what ever price they have listed. Used mt-09 listed for 5? Itd 10 out the door

@Kelly-oq9nh 3 ай бұрын

13K and another 3K to make it right… no thanks.

@guymiller2842 3 ай бұрын

So that being said in Canadian with taxes and all. Thats $22,400. Thats a Big NO from me too.

@rustystubbs242 3 ай бұрын

Obviously the people that spend that kind of money on a bike have way too much money on their hands.

@advredbikes 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Ian for the great review always good to see different bikes on your channel, it does look like that bike would be throwable into the corners and over jumps. Looking forward to the next videos on this bike.

@mickscott 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Ian top job I'm in Australia mate really enjoy your videos verry well done mate I was waiting on a good review no bs laughed at the tail light falling off good on ya for putting that in keep up the great honest job you do mate getting my mate to check out your channel top stuff cobber

@rogerandroid2186 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Ian. Another solid review from Big Rock Moto. Any sign of that Kove 450 yet? Number plate on your backpack? Cool!

@JustusTrucking2 2 ай бұрын

Love the channel really enjoy the high end bikes and the way u make them better by putting the best of the best upgrades on them u spare no expense on your bikes that you for that

@MrFa277 3 ай бұрын

Awesome video series! My blueprint for my new Husky i'm picking u tom! Please continue the great work I will be following the mod list very closely. First order will be the tidy tail/ enduro plate!

@BartoszBanachewicz 3 ай бұрын

That's a sweet ride. Definitely my favorite of all the bikes on the channel so far ;)

@lazycalm2 3 ай бұрын

My god that's the prettiest dual sport there is by far, I just want to stare at it

@airadaimagery692 3 ай бұрын

I love the milling of the swing arm, that’s so dope!

@user-xe5xj9jn4n 3 ай бұрын

Yet again another good vid. Can I ask what tiers your putting on please, just about to order some for my new exc-f 500. Putting a Cush hub on. Thinking Motoz enduro ITs. Thanks Ian.

@davidpoffenbarger3686 3 ай бұрын

I appreciate all your efforts to bring interesting and varied content. Once you get a bit further along on this build, I think it would be cool to contrast it to your 2020 6 Days KTM 500EXC. Is it really worth close to twice the money for an "average" solid intermediate rider? Thanks Ian!

@7nash974 2 ай бұрын

Ian, I cannot wait for this series! I'm about to pull the trigger on the '24 500 EXC-F and will be following your videos closely. It appears not to have the flame outs and twitchy throttle, etc.....correct? Thanks for your videos. Hopefully when you add parts you show install details..:)

@johnscribb6731 3 ай бұрын

The yellow/blue color scheme is fantastic

@gorongo4202 3 ай бұрын

Your laughter says it all.

@wayneh8767 3 ай бұрын

The mode you had the camera on looks good Ian

@schultzy507 3 ай бұрын

Looking forward to seeing how your bike turns out. I've got a 2024 500 Six Days added to the fleet, so always looking to see what comes out. It would be cool to see a comparison between the different ECU options with the Best Dual Sport ECU flash, and then the stand alone ECUs.

@BigRockMoto 3 ай бұрын

coming soon

@2wheelwells 3 ай бұрын

Great videos! I think a CRF 450RL would be a great comparison bike for this series. The only serious Japanese dual sport compared to the European products. Keep up the good work!

@ssfd739 2 ай бұрын

That was going to be my question. Over time, is this bike 30-40% again as good as the CRF450RL?

@cliftonsr 3 ай бұрын

Nice mod cause it looks better without the license plate bracket, all joking aside, that is one of the best looking dual sport bikes to date in my opinion. Great review Ian, can't wait to see more on the FE501!

@tonyrinker9726 3 ай бұрын

Stoked on this build series....cant wait to see how the mods work seriously thinking about picking one up.. Thanks for your honest reviews.

@BigRockMoto 3 ай бұрын

I'm stoked too!

@dandersonjr 3 ай бұрын

I was torn between the 500 or the 701 last year and ultimately settled on the 701 because at this point in my life I have to ride pavement more than I like. I'm excited about this build though. Thanks.

@airadaimagery692 3 ай бұрын

The little things matter to me too, like the glittering blue paint. The milling of the swing arm is really sweet. And I love the overall color of the bike as well. Not only is it a very capable machine, it looks like one too. I just wish it weren’t so tall! Or I wish I wasn’t so short🧐

@achappstube1 3 ай бұрын

Hi Ian, great initial ride review. I just picked mine up a couple of weeks ago. Is that start/stop switch the original one or the updated one? Apparently there was a recall from Husky/KTM regarding the switch. My dealer told me about it when I took delivery of the bike. My switch looks different from the one you have on there at the time of this video. The start/stop switch on the same bike in Taco Moto's video of Mike's initial walk around of the bike is the same switch that I have on mine. I believe it's the updated one. Just wondered if you knew about the switched switch on the '24 fe501s. I'm looking forward to the future upgrade videos on this machine! Keep up the great content. Ride safe.👊

@DriftlessMoto 2 ай бұрын

I like watching videos about KTM and Husky bikes. Makes me glad i own a DRZ400S and a DR650S

@daleadmire1451 2 ай бұрын

You rascal, how dare you!.. lol

@lddsports7301 3 ай бұрын

Exactly why I bought a Beta!!!!

@stephendouglas714 Ай бұрын

I picked up mine yesterday. Yes, the seat will be the first thing I replace. Then a fender-eliminator tail-tuck kit for the license plate. But I usually custom-make my plate mount out of aluminum L-bracket, so cost is minimal. I will fill the inside of the handlebar with silicone caulking to help quell vibration.

@royjmcc7 3 ай бұрын

Absolutely best reviewer on you tube, thank you Ian !

@BigRockMoto 3 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

@_hold_the_line_ 3 ай бұрын

It would be great if you can get a clutch weight to see if it helps with the vibration. They also come with a bigger clutch cover.

@jimjumbuka4161 3 ай бұрын

Great review. I have to say Beta got the price, BYO, and fun factor ratio right.

@crazybiscut 3 ай бұрын

I sort of wanna see you do a series on the Scram 411, would be interesting to see what you do to improve it.

@MrDavidfuchser 3 ай бұрын

You can really tell the weight difference between this and a drz4 what the -tail proceeds to break off-. GOLD

@anymouse6202 3 ай бұрын

Thanks

@DualSportDoug 3 ай бұрын

Excellent first impression review! 24:00 SPOT ON with the being able to feel weight difference. I've owned a DRZ since 2006. During the time I've owned the DRZ, I also owned a 2012 500 EXC dual sport for 2 years and I currently own a 2019 450 EXC-F Six Days (dual sport). I bought both KTMs new. It's instantly noticeable on the weight difference between either KTM and my DRZ. The KTM is far easier and more pleasant to ride on single track trails I like to ride.

@toltod 3 ай бұрын

I've got the 2017 FE 501. That rear section for the plate was very beefy...so much that I just modified the stock one instead of going with a weaker aftermarket. Basically so it would keep supporting the rear fender a bit for luggage and it works better than the flimsy aftermarket one I bought.

@thisisinakilarra 3 ай бұрын

Nice bike! In a future video, could you point out the differences with the KTM & GasGas?

@JRods2 3 ай бұрын

I like the colors!

@Bytelovin 3 ай бұрын

I wish you could do a supermoto setup for this bike too!

@ryanbrandenburg1882 3 ай бұрын

How's vibration compared to a crf450 rl with its dampening

@mikeisland7382 3 ай бұрын

Great choice for content. Ian, if you want to make your life easier try some Steg Pegz on this build. They really help with a punchy bike.

@MandM745 3 ай бұрын

How do the engine vibrations compare between the 350 and 500?

@RedRupert64 3 ай бұрын

I'm glad you're impressed with the suspension. In my opinion the XPLOR on the 890AR is appalling.

@zeeosix Ай бұрын

Per Husqvarna's website, the FE501S weighs 117.4 kg (258.8 lbs) without fuel. So with a full fuel tank (2.1 gal = 12.8 lbs) the wet weight is 272 lbs. The KLX300 is 302 lbs wet, so the difference is 30 lbs instead of 50 lbs as guesstimate. Still pretty significant and sure it could be noticed.

@mikeh.4087 3 ай бұрын

Looking forward to the updates on this bike. Really enjoy seeing these machines. I will definitely be sticking with my DR650 though.

@slalomking 3 ай бұрын

The DR is way more dependable

@Coco-Crisp25 3 ай бұрын

What a great bike after some modifications!!! I’m jelly as my 15 year old daughter would say. All these people complaining about the price, do what makes you happy!!! And the scenery is just breathtaking….enjoy your new bike!!!!

@THX5000 3 ай бұрын

I thought the TKC80 tires were discontinued?

@SmokinZen 3 ай бұрын

I want to get a 350 like you had I’m not so good on single track just don’t need too much power but would like the quality parts

@richardvalitalo3670 3 ай бұрын

Still enjoying my xl600r, 4 times the seat.

@CorwinYoutube 3 ай бұрын

Looking forward to this series! Considering this bike for exploring the Smokeys.

@bobz1736 3 ай бұрын

Great review Ian. Does it come with a warranty?

@MotoCampAdv 3 ай бұрын

12 months, but from my experience KTM doesn't care about warranty claims from regular customers .

@daleadmire1451 2 ай бұрын

Hey, I recognize that area, Garner Valley good riding around there you’ve got Thomas Mountain or Anza down the hill and dirt roads everywhere BTW, that Santa Rosa gas station has good chicken sandwiches. I live down the hill in Hemet and have been riding that area for decades.

@JT-fj6mh 3 ай бұрын

Which tires are going to go with?

@densamme1752 3 ай бұрын

The one i rode at a dealer in Sweden had the bolts safety wired and he said that is standard for assembly at the dealer

@TommyNitro 3 ай бұрын

The KLX is a true dual sport. The KTM, Husqvarna, Gasgas, etc are enduros. We don't think of them differently here in the US, but from what I have heard they do differentiate them in Europe. An enduro is street legal, but is all about performance so you can ride it to the track, race, and then ride home. Dual sports are real compromises in terms of weight, performance, and cost.

@inrptn 3 ай бұрын

If you are serious about racing and running non-DOT knobbies / mouses and everything very stripped down, what's the point of riding it to the track?

@jimtitt3571 3 ай бұрын

@@inrptn That's not how enduro competitions work in a lot of Europe (including the world championship), there are often sections using non-competetive normal roads to link off-road parts of the course so the bikes must be road legal and this is checked. All FIM enduro tyres are road certified as well. There are closed circuit enduros as well more like sprint enduros but otherwise it's road plated or you don't start. Nobody actually rides to the start in reality and I never did in my entire career, you need fuel, parts, a mechanic and be able to get home again with a busted bike. The EXC's etc are not sold as dualsport in Europe, they are marketed as a race bike.

@TommyNitro 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the correction/clarification and adding to my understanding. @@jimtitt3571

@timbrandt7211 2 ай бұрын

Really really thinking of adding this to the 690/990 stable.

@gzahnd 3 ай бұрын

For what it’s worth, I have a FE350S that is bone stock, other than mirrors, a windscreen, Seat Concepts seat, and heated grips. I’ve done huge chunks of the Colorado BDR, ridden singletrack all over Colorado and Idaho, ridden and disperse camped all over forest roads and back roads in the Rockies. While your criticisms of factory deficiencies are valid, it’s also worth knowing for anyone considering these bikes that your conclusions toward the end of the video are the real takeaway: you don’t have to do anything whatsoever to them (except maybe the awful KTM seat) to ride just about anything comfortably. Do they vibrate? Yeah, it’s a dirt bike with blinkers. 🙂 Just put your rackless bags on and go; no mods needed.

@TheIdlesurfer 3 ай бұрын

Totally agree. If you want comfort, don't buy one of these. My Husqvarnas all have Seat Concepts seats, and larger tanks. My 501 is the design mule for Nomad Adv so it will be pimped up.

@brumfiba 3 ай бұрын

I couldn't agree more. Other than a seat and skid plate, ive done very little to my 500 and I never get off the bike dissatisfied. It will do just about everything you could ask a dirt bike to do. Is it an mx bike? No. It's a dad bike with a plate from the factory. As long as you know what you're buying and dont expect the world, you won't be disappointed.

@orionswitness 3 ай бұрын

Is it worth $19000 here in Australia ? It’s worth what people are prepared to pay …personally I find the price a joke .

@BigRockMoto 3 ай бұрын

good points!

@TheIdlesurfer 3 ай бұрын

@@brumfiba I love that. Dad bike. That's true. I'm 55 and a dad. And I have a 501.

@JM-ck1by Ай бұрын

How do you like it compared to the 350exc

@AlexKovshovik 3 ай бұрын

How did the BMW r1300gs pickup go today? I can't wait to see the first video of a LONG series :)

@SteelHorseman 3 ай бұрын

I love it

@natipinko8484 3 ай бұрын

I’m curious how it feels different from you 350

@charlesodle8595 3 ай бұрын

Ok ok. Now I have to have one. 🤘😎

@grantmillispie1881 3 ай бұрын

2:12 where do they claim "wet" weight? I have never seen a KTM bike weight spec other than dry.

@user-rf1qe4vb2m 3 ай бұрын

Where do you buy a more comfortable seat? I’ve a 2024 TE150 that’s a rock! In Canada it costs $12800.00 to buy the150, I love it. Been riding since 1971, DT250. Talk about inflation.

@armored-clown 3 ай бұрын

I sure hope it is. It’s a $13,000+ dual sport. Stock.

@GregLanz 3 ай бұрын

First glance that seat looked painful so not surprising to hear it needs an upgrade. I personally don't care for the colour scheme but I'd love to try one of these out

@chucklesthefireguy5356 3 ай бұрын

TKC 80 are awesome & sticky

@billclawson1729 3 ай бұрын

Hi Ian, I see that the CSC 250TT is on sale now for $1,995! I don't see that you've ever reviewed one but for that price, I bet there are a lot of people who would be interested in what you think about it for putting around the mountain trails. Any review in the works?

@walterconn5637 2 ай бұрын

I have heard that lower horsepower equals better engine longevity. So do the engine mods make maintenance intervals shorter?

@numad7660 3 ай бұрын

In Europe the bike is doing 57HP at the wheel only with the euro map, you don't need to change the exhaust. The exhaust is maybe different for the US market, I'm not sure, seems similar to me

@toddsorel-pg4hr 3 ай бұрын

I suggest you get a set of 17” rims for street fun days.

@SWillibr 3 ай бұрын

My buddy only ever rode with his license plate on his backpack. He would reach behind and flip it over when the cops chased him. 😆

@carmiethompson2676 3 ай бұрын

When I heard the price at $13K for a 500cc dual-sport, I fell off my chair! What is going on w/ vehicle prices these days? I know the '23/'24 pickup trucks are running between $60K to $90K which is ridiculous even on the low end. Husqvarna isn't shy for charging high prices for their add-ons either. I'm sure the vibration might ease as the miles pile up. But for $13K, OMGosh you should be given a free 3 gal tank w/ the dealer compliments for install. I realize as time goes on prices will rise but this current economy doesn't give us a break for more affordable riding. Oh well, thanks for the video.

@plasticbmw 3 ай бұрын

The best KTM's are 2nd owner KTM's

@mikemerrill175 3 ай бұрын

Because they can

@ferkuzuel 3 ай бұрын

That is so true that vibrations decrease up to a certain extent as you put more miles, on a bike, am surprised that most reviewers never mentioned that.

@carmiethompson2676 3 ай бұрын

@@ferkuzuel Ya know, for $13 large you'd think Husky would have a counter-balancer.

@inrptn 3 ай бұрын

Kove 450 for $9k. Hardly need to change anything, just basic protection stuff and maybe some basic comfort stuff if you plan to do the highways.

@soilsmanadv6673 3 ай бұрын

I would love to see the same build with the Beta 500 RR-S to see the cost difference. I know the Beta resale is not as good because of the lake of brand recognition. But I have watched a 430RR-s smoke the ktm 500 and the husky 501 time after time in standing and rolling start races

@BigRockMoto 3 ай бұрын

the beta's are a great value

@RatsnRods 2 ай бұрын

What are the standard maintenance intervals of these? I'm in between this and a 701 but the 501 has really caught my eye. Is it the same as the previous gen?

@BigRockMoto 2 ай бұрын

same as before, depends on use. oil every 20-50 hours, valve checks at 100 hours. keep air filter clean. the maintenance in the book is for racing use, not dual sport use

@roysyntageros4191 3 ай бұрын

Nice bike, thanks for the video Ian! FYI the FE501S sells for $19,800 in Oz.

@slalomking 3 ай бұрын

Where Oz ?

@roysyntageros4191 3 ай бұрын

@@slalomking Australia. Thats where MotOZ tyres come from 😄

@bmactattoo1219 3 ай бұрын

@@slalomkingfollow the yellow brick road! 😁

@peterlosangelos4108 3 ай бұрын

Bolts going loose in tailpart. Why dont dealers do a proper install. How hard is it to properly assemble the bike.

@maxflight777 3 ай бұрын

2.1 Gall isn’t a bad size ! it’s more than my Honda CRF450 RX came with !

@stefansjoberg9678 3 ай бұрын

Ian! How tall are you? /Thanks Stefan

@atticushexcel9567 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Ian, this one Looks exciting.

@tincho1979 3 ай бұрын

Buen video 👍🏻 Me parece que la luz, y espejos sueltos son más un problema de la concesionaria que vendió la moto, que de la marca que la fabricó 🤷🏻‍♂️ Pero en fin uno espera que esas cosas no sucedan en una moto de $13K…. Pero pueden pasar. Saludos desde Argentina 🇦🇷

@allanmcdonald4500 3 ай бұрын

Can I order this bike without a fuel tank, hand protection, tires, seat, rear tail, original mapping, mirrors, bar clamps, exhaust and finally suspension? If not, I will deal with it like all my other bikes. 13k plus another 5-7k more making the bike proper.

@Tsxtasy1 25 күн бұрын

Looks like some screws vibrated out on the license plate holder. Similar thing happened on my 2023 300xc. And seen on some other bikes. Seems kinda common. Next new KTM product I buy I’m double checking all the body fasteners.

@TheIdlesurfer 3 ай бұрын

Hi Ian. My 2024 501 is being used as a design mule by Nomad ADV in Holland and will be featured in the British ABR magazine. Very little design, if any, transfers over from the older FE range. My initial impressions are similar to yours. Brutal seat, amazingly good off tarmac, rideable on tarmac. It is what it is on the road. Once I pick mine up from Holland I'm away for a mini adventure, which will tell me if I have wasted £11,000! Nomad do turn dirt bikes into excellent light adventure bikes.

@BigRockMoto 3 ай бұрын

awesome, I might be getting a rally tower for mine as well

@TheIdlesurfer 3 ай бұрын

@@BigRockMoto if you want, Ian, I'll send you pictures and the article. The boys at Nomad ADV have done a beautiful job but it took a lot more engineering than they anticipated.

@JoeJ523 3 ай бұрын

Ktm 350 dual sport is around 12-13k ughhhh I want it so baddddd. But I agree with the comments for the price this bike shouldn’t have vibrations like that.

@TraveladvRajanSRai 3 ай бұрын

I got a atk605 5k w rebuild

@TraveladvRajanSRai 3 ай бұрын

My atk has rotax 600 286 lbs 55 hp torquey made in USA change belt n cams tensioner sprockets n keeps going. Wp susp

@juankita8a 3 ай бұрын

Hello ! Good videos and the scenic views are amazing! I would like to visit and go out on a motorbike with you

@marcusplyon 3 ай бұрын

I'd be interested in the differences between this white KTM and the orange KTM.

@Marco81323 3 ай бұрын

I find it really odd that these are called "dual sports" in the States, I mean it's an enduro machine made for competition. Things like mirrors and turn indicators are there just for road homologation. And to be honest I don't see why anyone but a desert racer would want a 60hp monster offroad 😅