BMW F 800 R vs KTM 500 EXC Comparison

Engine & Performance

No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Injection Type	Electronic Injection	Indirect Injection
Bore X Stroke	82 mm x 75.6 mm	95 mm x 72 mm
Emission Control	Euro 4	Catalytic Converter
Compression Ratio	12.0:1	--
Alternator	Permanent Magenet Alternator 400 W	--
No. Of Cylinder	2	1
Clutch Type	Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath, mechanically operated	Hydraulic Multi-Plate
Valves Per Cylinder	4	2
Engine Type	In-Line Two-Cylinder Engine, 4-Stroke, 4-Valves Per Cylinder, DOHC, Water-Cooled, Dry Sump Lubricati	Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Liquid Cooled
Valve Configuration	DOHC	SOHC
Lubrication System	Dry Sump	Wet Sump
Exhuast Pipes	2 into 1 Exhaust Pipe	Single
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooling
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Displacement	798 cc	510.4 cc
Maximum Power	90 bhp	--
Maximum Torque	86 Nm	--
Top Speed	200 kmph	--
Engine Capacity	--	0.5 L
Spark Plugs Per Cylinder	--	1

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Electrical

Indicator Light	LED	No
Accessory Outlet	Yes	No
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Head Lamp	Adaptive Xenon	Reflector
Battery Voltage	12V, 12 Ah	12 V
Tail Lamp	LED	No

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Performance

Engine Displacement	--	510 cc
Fuel Type	Gasoline	Petrol

Fuel & Ignition

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

Dimension

Length	2145 mm	--
Width	860 mm	--
Height	1235 mm	--
Seating Capacity	1	2
Wheelbase	1520 mm	1482 mm
Curb Weight	203 kg	--
Seat Height	790 mm	--
Gross Weight	405 kg	--
Ground Clearance	160 mm	345 mm
Dry Weight	--	111.5 kg

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Chassis & Suspension

Body Frame Material	Aluminium Cast	Chrome, Molybdenum, Steel
Chrome Garnish	Yes	Yes
Front Suspension	USD fork	USD WP Suspension
Side Wings	Yes	Yes
Electronic Suspension Adjustment	Yes	No
Seat Type	Single Seat	Slender
Body Frame Type	Bridge	Central Tube
Rear Suspension	Dual Swing Arm	WP Suspension PDS
Suspension Travel(Front)	125 mm	300 mm
Suspension Travel(Rear)	125 mm	335 mm

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Wheels & Tyres

Front Wheel Size	R17	R21
Rear Wheel Size	R17	R18
Tyre Type	Runflat	--
Rear Tyre	180/55 ZR17	120/90 R18
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
Traction Control	Yes	No
ABS	Yes	Yes
Riding Modes	Street,Road,Rain Street,Road,Rain	Sport Sport
Engine Check Warning	Yes	No
Leg Guards	No	No
Stability Control	Yes	No
Launch Control	No	No
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Shutter Lock	No	No
Central Locking	--	No
Side Reflectors	--	No
Engine Immobilizer	--	Yes
Anti-Theft Alarm	--	Optional Optional

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Console

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

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Differentiating Features

Cruise Control	Yes	No
Height Adjustable Seats	Yes	Yes

Brake

Front Brake	Dual Disc Dual Disc	Disc Disc
Rear Brake	Disc Disc	Disc Disc

Transmission

Wheel Type

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Spoke Spoke