{"id":13333,"date":"2022-04-26T11:23:14","date_gmt":"2022-04-26T11:23:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/advwisdom.com\/a\/2023-ktm-dual-sport-lineup-first-look-off-road-focused-exc-f\/"},"modified":"2022-04-26T11:23:14","modified_gmt":"2022-04-26T11:23:14","slug":"2023-ktm-dual-sport-lineup-first-look-off-road-focused-exc-f","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/advwisdom.com\/a\/2023-ktm-dual-sport-lineup-first-look-off-road-focused-exc-f\/","title":{"rendered":"2023 KTM Dual Sport Lineup First Look [Off-Road Focused EXC-F]"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"post-238858\">&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n        &#13;<\/p>\n<div class=\"td-post-content tagdiv-type\">\n            <!-- image --><\/p>\n<div class=\"td-post-featured-image\">\n<figure><a href=\"https:\/\/2yrh403fk8vd1hz9ro2n46dd-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/2023-ktm-500-exc-f-six-days-first-look-dual-sport-motorcycle.jpg\" data-caption=\"2023 KTM 500 EXC-F Six Days\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"696\" height=\"464\" class=\"entry-thumb td-modal-image\" src=\"https:\/\/2yrh403fk8vd1hz9ro2n46dd-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/2023-ktm-500-exc-f-six-days-first-look-dual-sport-motorcycle-696x464.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2yrh403fk8vd1hz9ro2n46dd-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/2023-ktm-500-exc-f-six-days-first-look-dual-sport-motorcycle-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/2yrh403fk8vd1hz9ro2n46dd-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/2023-ktm-500-exc-f-six-days-first-look-dual-sport-motorcycle-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/2yrh403fk8vd1hz9ro2n46dd-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/2023-ktm-500-exc-f-six-days-first-look-dual-sport-motorcycle-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/2yrh403fk8vd1hz9ro2n46dd-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/2023-ktm-500-exc-f-six-days-first-look-dual-sport-motorcycle-140x93.jpg 140w, https:\/\/2yrh403fk8vd1hz9ro2n46dd-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/2023-ktm-500-exc-f-six-days-first-look-dual-sport-motorcycle-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/2yrh403fk8vd1hz9ro2n46dd-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/2023-ktm-500-exc-f-six-days-first-look-dual-sport-motorcycle-1068x712.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/2yrh403fk8vd1hz9ro2n46dd-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/2023-ktm-500-exc-f-six-days-first-look-dual-sport-motorcycle-630x420.jpg 630w, https:\/\/2yrh403fk8vd1hz9ro2n46dd-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/2023-ktm-500-exc-f-six-days-first-look-dual-sport-motorcycle.jpg 1199w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" alt=\"2023 KTM Dual Sport Lineup First Look: Six Days\" title=\"2023-ktm-500-exc-f-six-days-first-look-dual-sport-motorcycle\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">2023 KTM 500 EXC-F Six Days<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>            <!-- content -->KTM&#8217;s three-motorcycle dual-sport lineup returns unchanged, save new 1990s-inspired graphic treatments\u2014including orange frames all around this year.The 2023 KTM 500 EXC-F and 350 EXC-F share the same chassis, with the 500 weighing three more pounds than the 350. The two motorcycles have WP Xplor suspension, including a linkage-free shock with progressive damping.  The 500 retains its SOHC 510cc engine, while the 350 has a DOHC valvetrain\u2014both cylinder heads have four valves.  Both models have a six-speed transmission with a hydraulically actuated DDS clutch.  Brembo takes care of all the hydraulics.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_238862\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-238862\" style=\"width: 1199px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/2yrh403fk8vd1hz9ro2n46dd-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/2023-ktm-500-exc-f-first-look-dual-sport-motorcycle-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-238862\" src=\"https:\/\/2yrh403fk8vd1hz9ro2n46dd-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/2023-ktm-500-exc-f-first-look-dual-sport-motorcycle-2.jpg\" alt=\"2023 KTM Dual Sport Lineup First Look\" width=\"1199\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2yrh403fk8vd1hz9ro2n46dd-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/2023-ktm-500-exc-f-first-look-dual-sport-motorcycle-2.jpg 1199w, https:\/\/2yrh403fk8vd1hz9ro2n46dd-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/2023-ktm-500-exc-f-first-look-dual-sport-motorcycle-2-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/2yrh403fk8vd1hz9ro2n46dd-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/2023-ktm-500-exc-f-first-look-dual-sport-motorcycle-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/2yrh403fk8vd1hz9ro2n46dd-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/2023-ktm-500-exc-f-first-look-dual-sport-motorcycle-2-140x93.jpg 140w, https:\/\/2yrh403fk8vd1hz9ro2n46dd-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/2023-ktm-500-exc-f-first-look-dual-sport-motorcycle-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/2yrh403fk8vd1hz9ro2n46dd-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/2023-ktm-500-exc-f-first-look-dual-sport-motorcycle-2-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/2yrh403fk8vd1hz9ro2n46dd-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/2023-ktm-500-exc-f-first-look-dual-sport-motorcycle-2-1068x713.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/2yrh403fk8vd1hz9ro2n46dd-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/2023-ktm-500-exc-f-first-look-dual-sport-motorcycle-2-629x420.jpg 629w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1199px) 100vw, 1199px\"\/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-238862\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">2023 KTM 500 EXC-F<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The 2023 KTM 500 EXC-F Six Days ups the ante a bit, though we don&#8217;t have prices for any of the EXC-Fs.  The Six Days has functional upgrades, including CNC triple clamps that are anodized orange, a skid plate, front axle puller, and rear brake safety wire.  The graphics are all new and quite striking, as they include red flames.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_238860\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-238860\" style=\"width: 1080px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/2yrh403fk8vd1hz9ro2n46dd-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/2023-ktm-350-exc-f-first-look-dual-sport-motorcycle-4.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-238860\" src=\"https:\/\/2yrh403fk8vd1hz9ro2n46dd-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/2023-ktm-350-exc-f-first-look-dual-sport-motorcycle-4.jpg\" alt=\"2023 KTM Dual Sport Lineup First Look: 350 EXC-F\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2yrh403fk8vd1hz9ro2n46dd-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/2023-ktm-350-exc-f-first-look-dual-sport-motorcycle-4.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/2yrh403fk8vd1hz9ro2n46dd-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/2023-ktm-350-exc-f-first-look-dual-sport-motorcycle-4-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/2yrh403fk8vd1hz9ro2n46dd-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/2023-ktm-350-exc-f-first-look-dual-sport-motorcycle-4-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/2yrh403fk8vd1hz9ro2n46dd-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/2023-ktm-350-exc-f-first-look-dual-sport-motorcycle-4-140x140.jpg 140w, https:\/\/2yrh403fk8vd1hz9ro2n46dd-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/2023-ktm-350-exc-f-first-look-dual-sport-motorcycle-4-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/2yrh403fk8vd1hz9ro2n46dd-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/2023-ktm-350-exc-f-first-look-dual-sport-motorcycle-4-696x696.jpg 696w, https:\/\/2yrh403fk8vd1hz9ro2n46dd-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/2023-ktm-350-exc-f-first-look-dual-sport-motorcycle-4-1068x1068.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/2yrh403fk8vd1hz9ro2n46dd-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/2023-ktm-350-exc-f-first-look-dual-sport-motorcycle-4-420x420.jpg 420w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\"\/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-238860\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">2023 KTM 350 EXC-F<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>we <a href=\"http:\/\/2021\/02\/07\/2020-ktm-350-exc-f-long-term-test-for-family-and-friends\/\">reviewed the KTM 350 EXC-F<\/a> last year, but we&#8217;re overdue on our testing of the 500 EXC-F.  We will work to fix that for 2023. The 2023 KTM dual-sport lineup appears on dealers&#8217; showroom floors in May.<strong>2023 KTM 500 EXC-F (and 350 EXC-F) Specs<\/strong><strong>ENGINE<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Type: Single-cylinder 4-stroke<\/li>\n<li>Displacement: 510cc (350: 350cc)<\/li>\n<li>Bore x stroke: 95 x 72mm (350: 88 x 57.5mm)<\/li>\n<li>Valvetrain: SOHC;  4 valves (350: DOHC; 4 valves)<\/li>\n<li>Starting: Electric w\/ lithium-ion 12-volt 2 Ah battery<\/li>\n<li>Lubrication: Pressure Lubrication with 2 Pumps<\/li>\n<li>Fueling: Keihin EFI w\/ 42mm throttle body<\/li>\n<li>Transmission: Wide ratio 6-speed<\/li>\n<li>Clutch: Wet multi-disc DDS clutch w\/ Brembo hydraulics<\/li>\n<li>Final drive: 5\/8\u201d x \u00bc\u201d chain<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>CHASSIS<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Frame: Central double-cradle chromoly steel<\/li>\n<li>Subframe: Aluminum<\/li>\n<li>Handlebar: Neken tapered aluminum<\/li>\n<li>Front suspension: Fully adjustable WP Xplor inverted 48mm fork;  11.8 inches<\/li>\n<li>Rear suspension: Linkage-free fully adjustable WP Xplor shock w\/ PDS;  12.2 inches<\/li>\n<li>Rims: Giant<\/li>\n<li>Front wheel: 21 x 1.60<\/li>\n<li>Rear wheel: 18 x 2.15<\/li>\n<li>Tires: Continental Twinduro TKC 80<\/li>\n<li>Front tires: 90\/90 x 21<\/li>\n<li>Rear tires: 120\/90 x 18<\/li>\n<li>Front brake: 260mm disc w\/ Brembo caliper<\/li>\n<li>Rear brake: 220mm disc w\/ Brembo caliper<\/li>\n<li>ABS: None<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>DIMENSIONS and CAPACITIES<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Wheelbase: 58.3 inches<\/li>\n<li>Rake: 26.5 degrees<\/li>\n<li>Triple clamp offset: 22mm<\/li>\n<li>Seat height: 37.8 degrees<\/li>\n<li>Ground clearance: 14 inches<\/li>\n<li>Fuel capacity: 2.25 gallons<\/li>\n<li>Curb weight: 254 pounds (350: 251 pounds)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>PRICES<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>2023 KTM 350 EXC-F Price: $TBA MSRP<\/li>\n<li>2023 KTM 500 EXC-F Price: $TBA<\/li>\n<li>2023 KTM 500 EXC-F Six Days: $TBA<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">2023 KTM Dual Sport Lineup Photo Gallery<\/h2>\n<p><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons above via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons below via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->        <\/div>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<\/p>\n<footer><!-- post pagination --><!-- review -->&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n                        <!-- next prev --><\/p>\n<div class=\"td-block-row td-post-next-prev\">\n<div class=\"td-block-span6 td-post-prev-post\">\n<div class=\"td-post-next-prev-content\"><span>Previous article<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ultimatemotorcycling.com\/2022\/04\/26\/ls2-valiant-ii-helmet-review-modular-for-motorcycle-touring\/\">LS2 Valiant II Helmet Review [Modular For Motorcycle Touring]<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>            <!-- author box --><\/p>\n<div class=\"author-box-wrap\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ultimatemotorcycling.com\/author\/don-williams\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-del=\"avatar\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/2yrh403fk8vd1hz9ro2n46dd-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/DSC02107.jpg\" class=\"avatar pp-user-avatar avatar-96 photo \" height=\"96\" width=\"96\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"desc\">\n<p>With 50 years of riding experience, Don Williams is a fan of all kinds of motorcycles.  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