| General |
| Year | 2017 - 18 | 2020 - 21 |
| Colours | - | White/blue/yellow |
| Make Model | KTM 500 EXC-F | Husqvarna FE 501 |
| Dimensions |
| Ground Clearance (in.) | - | 14.2 inches |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | - | 360 mm |
| Seat Height | 960 mm . 37.7 in | 950 mm / 37.4 in. |
| Wheelbase | 1482 ± 10 mm | 1482 mm / 58.3 in. |
| Ground Clearance | 355 mm / 13.9 in | 370 mm / 14.6 in |
| Length | - | 2260 mm / 89.0 in. |
| Weights & Capacities |
| Dry Weight | - | 108.4 kg / 239.0 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 8.5 Litres / 2.2 US gal / 1,9 Imp gal | 8.50 litres / 2.25 US gallons |
| Wet Weight | 106.5 kg / 234.7 lbs | - |
| Performance |
| Max Power | - | 45 hp / 32.8 kW |
| Max Torque | - | Nm / ft-lb @ rpm |
| Power-to-Weight Ratio | - | 0.4151 HP/kg |
| Engine |
| Fuel Control | - | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Engine Type | - | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| CO2 | - | 84.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Bore x Stroke (mm) | - | 95.0 x 72.0 mm |
| Displacement (ci) | - | 31.14 cubic inches |
| Bore x Stroke (in,) | - | 3.7 x 2.8 inches |
| Displacement (cc) | - | 510.4 cc |
| Displacement | 510.4 cc / 31.1 cu-in | 510.4 cc / 31.1 cu in |
| Engine Detail | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke. single cylinder. SOHC. 4 valve per cylinder |
| Fuel System | - | Carburettor |
| Bore x Stroke | 95 x 72 mm | 95 x 72.0 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11.9:1 | 12.7:1. |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooling system, continuous circulation of cooling liquid with water pump |
| Engine Lubrication | - | Forced oil lubrication with 2 Eaton pumps |
| Fuel Consumption | - | 3.62 litres/100 km (27.6 km/l or 64.98 mpg) |
| Fuel Induction | Keihin MX FCR 39 | Keihin electronic fuel injection and 42mm throttle body |
| Ignition | Contactless controlled fully electronic ignition with digital ignition adjustment, type Kokusan | Keihin EMS |
| Lubrication | - | Forced oil lubrication with 2 Eaton pumps |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Drivetrain |
| Clutch | Multidisc clutch in oil bath, hydraulically activated | Wet, DDS multi-disc clutch, Magura hydraulics |
| Final Drive | Chain 5/8 x 1/4" | Chain (final drive) |
| Final Drive Ratio | 13:50 | - |
| Gear Ratios | 1st 14:36 / 2nd 17:32 / 3rd 19:28 / 4th 22:26 / 5th 23:24 / 6th 26:21 | - |
| Gearbox | - | 6-speed |
| Primary Drive | - | X-ring 5/8 x 1/4 in chain |
| Primary Drive Ratios | 32:76 | 31:76 |
| Secondary Drive Ratio | - | 14:52 (13:52) |
| Transmission / Drive | 6 Speed | 6 Speed, claw shifted |
| Chassis |
| Frame Type | Central double-cradle type 25CrMo4 | Central double-cradle-type 25CrMo4 steel |
| Suspension - Front | WP Performance Systems MXMA 4860 upside down | WP XPLOR-USD, Ø 48 mm |
| Suspension - Rear | WP Performance Systems 4618 PDS DCC | WP XACT Monoshock with linkage |
| Rake | - | 26.5° |
| Steering Head Angle | 63.5 | 63.5° |
| Trail | - | 107 mm / 4.2 in. |
| Wheel Travel - Front | 300 mm / 11.8 in | 300 mm /11.8 in |
| Wheel Travel - Rear | 310 mm / 12.2 in | 300 mm / 11.8 in |
| Wheels & Brakes |
| Brakes - Front | Single 260 mm disc | Single disc. Magura. Wave disk. |
| Brakes - Rear | Single 220 mm disc | Single disc. Magura. Wave disk. |
| Tyres - Front | 90/90 - 21 | 90/90-21 |
| Tyres - Rear | 120/90 - 18 | 140/80-18 |