KTM introduced the 500 EXC in 2012 and it instantly dominated the market. As Cycle News put it, “the 2012 KTM 500 EXC was a godsend for hard-core off-roaders looking for an honest to goodness street-legal dirt bike that worked like it should right off the showroom floor.” The first significant update came in 2014, where KTM gave it new plastics, a redesigned airbox, and revised fuel mapping.
Cycle News continues: “Yet, as good as it is on the trail, the KTM is remarkably comfortable on the tarmac.” And that’s why the big-bore EXC has become a popular platform for supermoto conversions like what we’re featuring today.
Per the seller, this was “professionally built to be a street-legal competition spec supermoto. 160 soft hours and about 2400miles. Valve checked and adjusted 200 miles ago, and the bike needs NOTHING and is my pride and joy. If you build one like this, YOU WILL SPEND DOUBLE! A true dual sport with the KTM 500cc race engine (about 70hp at the wheel).”
Manufactured in February of 2014, this example is VIN: VBKEXP407EM492805. The seller purchased this bike six years ago from “a good friend of mine, a military guy, resides in Chicago, IL.”
During his ownership, the seller has covered 600 miles. The odometer was swapped with a Trail Tech Vapor and shows 14.2 miles. “The stock odometer when removed showed around 2500 miles and is included with the sale.”
Maintenance:
“Not very good at document papers, and I am very mechanically inclined and did routine maintenance as well as valve check and adjustment by myself.” The seller states that there are no known mechanical issues.
Modifications:
-Quantum fuel system in-tank fuel pump.
-new fuel lines and injector.
-SX throttle body (bigger for snappy, explosive throttle response).
-Vortex ECU with handlebar mat switch and Tuned in Tokyo special sauce.
-Akrapovič Ti header.
-Rare HP Ti muffler (sounds mean).
-Scott steering dampener with RDS mounts.
-Baja Design pro and sport LED very bright low/high headlight.
-lightweight lithium battery.
-Factory Connection supermoto suspension upgrade front and rear.
-WARP9 ELITE supermoto wheels (not their cheap line that everyone gets).
-WARP9 supermoto side stand (needs to be longer for the Sumo’s smaller wheels).
-Oversized front rotor.
-Trial Tech Vapor gauge cluster with temp, rpm, and more.
-Updated front mask with KTM performance parts.
-Updated graphics with KTM performance parts.
-Supermoto fork guards from the KTM performance parts.
-Supermoto front fender from the KTM performance parts.
-quick-release lower engine guard from the KTM performance parts (no tools needed to be removed).
-Rear grab handle from the KTM performance parts.
-KTM race grips from the KTM performance parts.
-Euro-style headlight switch (allows to have the headlight to be completely off).
-CYCRA handguards.
-Front forks carbon overlay.
-Seat Concept comfort seat.
-FASST oversize pegs.
-FASST gear and rear brake lever for better ergonomics.
-Sicass Racing taillight with brake light and illuminated number plate.
-Pro Tapper fat bar.
-Supermoto folding bar mirror.
-titanium bolts.
-ACERBIS swingarm covers.
-TMD factory edition 2 chain sliders.
-Anodized axle nuts front and rear with anodized chain adjustment hardware.
-SPAL aux fan from the KTM performance parts.
-CNC anodized rear rotor guard from the KTM performance parts.
-ACERBIS bigger gas tank.
-ACERBIS frame covers.
-STR engine cover slider.
-Race dolphin oil cap.
-FX racing thermometer engine case sticker for a 2nd temp indicator.
-Enduro engineering clutch slave cylinder protector.
-Enduro engineering radiator guards.
-New chain and JT lightweight sprockets (I have a few sets for a few gearing configs. All new!).
-MIDWEST MOUNTAIN ENGINEERING shorty levers.
-Conti supermoto tires (the same as the new smc690r and the 701 comes with).
-DNA supermoto race cotton filter (also has off-road filter and mount).
-Modified race box cover (also has a brand-new stock cover for when going off-road).
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Continental tires with date codes of 2520 and 2920.
The sale includes two keys, the owner’s briefcase, key code card, and several extras.
“Also have brand new unused set of EXCEL A60 off-road rims laced with EXCEL spokes with brand new Conti TKC-80 tires (from a month ago, never saw the pavement) and brand-new sprocket and front and rear rotors – literally never installed on the bike.”
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album in the “Photos” tab for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located in Tustin, California, this KTM is offered on a clean South Dakota title.
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