My 2013 500 EXC-F was purchased new. It has 8,600 miles and 293 hours. 90% offroad. 12 oil changes with Amsoil and the engine has never been apart. Not even to check valves. Runs perfect and still puts a huge smile on my face. Best bike I ever owned.

I bought a 2013 500exc new, only sold it because I wanted a 2016 six days. I sold the 2013 to a friend & it’s still going strong. Never had an issue, religious with oil changes & air filter cleaning. Solid machine, always amazed the places it has taken me

I’m still rocking my 1996 300 exc ! Only 1 major rebuild. God I love the 2 strokes!

1984 XL600R -engine punched out to a 650 with 28000 miles....kick start only ,drum brakes, wheelies up to 3rd gearish...cant take massive drop ins ....keep the doubles to 20'.....starts 1st kick....gobs of torque...any hill any.....awesome gas mileage purrs like a baby .........ripping down back roads then hitting the trails.nothing better..................hot or cold.....yes i wish i had elec yes i wish the susp was better but as a old hooligan rider this thing still makes me smile at 54 years old....ride what makes ya happy ride ....be safe out there!!! BRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAP

2013 450XC-W here, original owner, bought it new as a leftover in 2014 for $6500. Absolute deal of the century find! Has about 160hrs, runs perfect and still rips!!

Love my 2012 XCW. Hit a giant ass buck on it. Wrecked myself, sold it, then bought it back 3 months later. 386hrs later and I grin like a fool everytime I open the throttle.

I picked up a ‘13 500 EXC 6 months ago and have been very happy with it. The previous owner had the crank rod bearing replaced with the newer plain bearing which from what I’ve read is the only point of concern in the pre-2014 500 EXC’s engine reliability. I’ve picked up a bunch of stuff from Mike at Taco Moto as well. He really knows these bikes inside and out! It’s real easy to put another $5000-$6000 into these getting them fully set up. We have to ride a lot of pavement to get to our off road riding spots where I live and can attest that these are excellent on the twisties as well. ...even with 30 lbs. of gear/tools/food in a Mosko Reckless 10 setup. You really do need to balance the wheels though. The spoke mounted ones work best. I’ve also been running MotoZ RallZ tires @15 psi which give the best compromises of sticking to the pavement yet surprisingly good traction in off road terrains. Probably the best bike I’ve ever owned!

I still own my bought from new 2011 450 exc & use it for dual sport & harder core adventure riding/camping loaded with a giant loop coyote bag. This was the final year with the carb. Its been a rock sold bike, never left me walking on the trail or road. Still good power & performance.

I’ve had my 2016 since new. I’ve only put 104 hours on it. Hopefully one day I’ll get around to getting the suspension done. The 500’s engines got plenty of torque, very rideable as well.

I bought my 2013 500exc new in '13 they were going for $12k otd even after calling around to places all over back then the prices didnt budge they always sold out. I made mine a full build in '13-'14 with the 'right goodies' incl suspension mods (RG3) to allow racing it stripped for mx vet exp class, hole-shotting & beating the newest mx bikes just cant say enough about this bike it does it all. Stock suspension is a death trap💀. I have raced the pds & linkage suspended ktms & if the suspension is dialed you wont miss the linkage. I have 120+ hrs on it & have always used Shell Rotella 15/40 engine oil as well with 10hr change intervals....the other ktm recommended oils are overpriced & unnecessary. Ive had factory edition 450s & have a built 2020 450xcf (which I run Rotella in as well) the EXC holds its own against them all. I might even have more fun overall on the perfectly balanced & mod'd 500exc than the newer bikes. Best Dual Sport Bikes has everything i need to make it run like a beast & snap off the bottom (using his billet straight shot fuel rail & adjusted TPS etc) almost like a 450 along with PC ti6 exhaust. The obvious nixing of all the smog crap is a given. Also highly recommend the Bolt chain adjuster blocks everything stays in place👌🏻. Havent done the floating rr axle on it like i run on my 450s. Upgraded front end with newer fender & I use the Sicass license plate stuff & bar switch for lights with the baja designs headlight. Bike definitely needs steering damps & front wheel is noticeably unbalanced for higher speed street activity which i rarely do. The stock wheels & hubs are still going strong....& I have loops with rock gardens👌🏻 Its the bike to have if you can only have 1 bike IMO. If you're worried about weight of bike do your concentrated pushup sets you'll be fine 🙄

I still ride my 2004 KTM 450 EXC. Really fun bike, tons of power, rebuilt the entire bike almost by now.

I got an 18 FE501 new. Low on hours still. Added Scott’s damper kit. Skid and disk guards. Euro map. Have two 11’ Berg 570’s that are plated also. They all haul.

I just bought a new 2023 500 exc-f, I think in 10 years I'll have a thousand hours at least, and I have an '18 300xcw. But I'm glade to hear these bike hold up well.

I own a Honda 1000RR, ride a friend's Harley from time to time... You are such a bigger object on a dirt bike! I've noticed drivers notice me a lot quicker on my 2015 500 exc.

Awesome bike, mine 500 exc-f has 5 years and doing great.

The ktm 500 is such a awesome bike. Great video!

I bought my 2013 500 xcw new. I have changed the oil every 15 hours and checked valve clearances every other oil change. It now has 203 hard hours and the valves have never moved and does not burn oil or smoke at all. The new ones haven’t changed enough to justify upgrading. But I plan to add a 2T xcw soon

Still have my 2005 KTM 525EXC as my dualsport. Can't kill it and faster than the new stock EFI bikes lol.

Like that taco moto tidy plate kit and blinkers. Good for those us that like to tip over.

500s get it done, I'm a 2015 guy, have a spare, wish I had 2 or 3 spares, lol. I'm now using a 350xc as a play bike to keep hours off the 500s, looking to get a yz125 to play on as well. Thanks for the vids. I use lots of your ideas on my bikes, and love taco motos stuff too!! Main 500 use is the T1, the miles and hours pile up there every summer.

I have run my 2021 KTM 500 XCF-W 410 hours in 2 years, mostly 2nd and 3rd gear single track. No problems whatsoever. Change the oil every 20-30 hours, replace filters, sprockets, brake pads and tires as needed. Never even checked the valves. These bikes are built with high quality components and last a long time because they don’t need to rev out to make good power. Less rpms equals longer life.

I have a 14-49 on my bike... She'll only do 105 MPH compared to your 110, but, I climb crazy hills in my backyard. I can sacrifice still hitting triple didget but not lugging 1st out in gnarly uphill sections.

This dude inhales with the force of microburst

My 2011 DRZ400S is 11 years old. Had to finally change out valves after one ran out of shimming room at just over 50,000 miles. Other than that, its been flawless.

with a very good rider on bord this bike is still competitive in enduro. The changes aren't that dramatic that would cause a skilled rider to be handicapped .

Had an uncorked 13 350exc,tune,exhaust,gearing..... Selling that and the 530exc were 2 of the dumbest bike related things I've done.

Enjoyed the video. Would have been nice to hear what this 10-year old bike's stats and maintenance history were... ie how many hours and miles, oil change interval, etc. Many are terrified of this bike due to KTM's service schedule printed in the owner's manual with oil changes, valve checks, top end work, and full rebuilds on a schedule that is simply unheard of for a street legal motorcycle. Specific feedback on real life experience with longevity would be great. The way these things vibrate I am always amazed to hear how many hours some go.

Sweet bike

Thank for sharing great follow up video!! I literally just picked up a 2013 with 90 hours with tons of upgrades, If you are patient you can find a great deal out there I paid 6200 I think that was a great deal with the covid mark-up prices on used bikes still going on.

My 2015 KTM 500 idles high. I dont see an idle adjustment screw. Do you know how its adjusted?

very nice. I have a 2017 an 2020.5 ktm excf an factory edition ktm 450 sxf. I want something I'm having no luck finding. Carbon fiber brake an clutch fluid covers on the handle bars. The supercross ktm guys run them to protect from roost but they look great too. Any ideas who sells them so I can pick some up?

I have a 2013 model registered did 9000ks mixed rideing regular oil change airfilter never been touched only just checked the shims vales all inspeck at 8000ks been a great around do everything bike

Oh come on man, I've just finished cleaning up my 2015 500 exc and am trading it in with much hesitation.... this isn't helpful, at all! Lol.

If you put 10 grand into any 10 year old bike itll be a goid bike

Hell yeah it's good enough I'll bet you 90% of the people that watch you out there and KZfaq land can't utilize all the performance in the 73 Elsinore

I have a 22 500. I got about 18k in mine. I think it's worth it only if you plan on doing 50/50. I did but started working to much and mostly use it as a commuter. Until I want to do 5th gear wheelies.

The title should read $10k later. A bike that's hardly ever been ridden and had just about everything replaced on it.

HA HA, 50 year old Penton Jackpiner 175, KTM's very first engined dirt bike, then one slightly newer 1975 Harescrabmler 250, Both plated here in Montana.

i my self would never take my bike were you were Riding but thats just me to HARD on the Rims

Looking at building a 2013 ktm 450 sxf. Guy wants 3900. Good buy or what you think the value is on second top end with 80 hours?

How are those tires on the road when you need to use them? I ride maybe 20% on road and was thinking about going with a softer tire i don't care about the life of it id rather have traction.

YES act like cars cant see you !! when stopping at intersections cars are trying to make the light when you are stopping !! is the biggest one !!!! and cross next to a car and look 3 times before any movement!! my bother in Law just got killed last week 3/17/22 on his 650 a car pulled out didnt see him !!! DRIVE like you are invisible and they cant see you i always Say!!!

Who is Mike that you mentioned that has the plug n play lightning for street legal?

You ask me to send you an email for info in Montana (your ride with the group from Utah). I did that but you didn't respond.

Anything is good enough with enough money in it

10k for a 2013 EXC? You can get them for between €4k and €6k in Spain.

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Great do it all bike - put some Supermoto wheels on it and tell me you don't like street !

One of my rides is a 96 ATK 250lq, never done the top or bottom, still has great compression, has plenty of quirks and lots of custom modifications as parts can be hard to find....I can still beat the shit out of most guys on 2022 Betas, KTMs, GasGas etc. 90% rider 10% bike.

Does it vibrate a lot?

What about an "02 EXC 400? If you think I'm shelling out 12 grand for a dirt bike you're freaking crazy.

That’s 2012 model.

doesnt look ridden for a 10 year old bike

I relay love this channel but god damn that take off on the dirt was awful

If you spend nothing on a stock low hour exc of any age good chance it's still be far more capable than you as the rider, especially a 500. Nice build might as we'll have just bought a new bike for the kind of money evaporated on bling and nonsense on it. Would have been good if the dude doing the edit heard the mucked up voice audio and stoped to fix his mic before recoding an 11minute video... coudn't watch the whole thing :/

"not that many hours on it...." - you are kidding? If no hours are mentioned then this whole clip means zilch! Be a bit more specific next time?

WTF? "With 22 and up bikes you can't even get a sticker"??? What kind of crazyness is going on in the Republic of California? Why are California voters continually voting for their own destruction? Moreover why do they flee to other states and do the same thing? Call me old school but I put my money more in trail endurance ability and less in stickers. But a sweet bike despite the stickers... defiantly a keeper..

Nothing with a hydraulic clutch is any good

My SX-F is a '13 and yeah, the engine is cut straight from Thor's hammer.

were do you get those front blinkers and are they a 3 wire!!!