How Does A KTM 500exc-f do on A Motocross Track?

Decided to take my 2020 KTM 500exc-f off the streets and trails to see how it is on a mx track. Those WP Xplor forks really aren't bad out there. I never even adjusted the settings from how it left the showroom. I'll definitely be taking it to more tracks now!
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[@ghampton15]

Thank you for using your horn on the track. It seems like motocross riders never use their horns when passing on the track, and it's very dangerous. It's hard to tell from the video, but I hope you are using your turn signals also. It's the proper safety protocol when cornering.

[@trashhousecycles]

Yeah man the one time I didn't use my horn while jumping was down at Florida Tracks and Trails I ended up landing on a guy. Gotta do my part now!

[@rxiddd]

TURN SIGNALS! bruh.... most MX bikes dont even have a horn or turn signals... and why tf would you be using turn signals cornering on a track lmfao

[@Aphelion79]

@@rxiddd This guy in a whole different country from the joke

[@armored-clown]

@@Aphelion79I seriously hope he’s kidding 😂😂😂

[@derekgrubb2885]

best all around bike ever.. i have mx'd mine, enduro, harescramble, long live the ktm 500

[@terrynicewonger5434]

This is a Great video for someone not needing a Race MX Bike but a Well Built all around Bike.

[@trashhousecycles]

that was the goal, thanks!

[@dandavidson5050]

Freaking Awesome Riding on that bike!! Made me smile!!

[@trashhousecycles]

haha thanks man! Unfortunately the 500 excf days are done there's gonna be some 125sx videos coming soon though

[@zanenail3329]

I would think if they use them for Desert racing and going 150 160 KPH while doing it it will be just fine on a motorcross track.

[@aaronemblem266]

I just traded my quad for the exc hence the reason for watching this lol so far I love it..it is super smooth but simultaneously wants to kill you..great bike thanks for quality content

[@trashhousecycles]

Haha yeah they definitely have their limits but it’s a solid all around bike. Thanks man!

[@ogasi1798]

my #exc500 is for life - such a great weapon, enduro, trails, MX - and also the shi77y roads to get you to places the others can't dream of reaching

[@trashhousecycles]

For sure!

[@helloharry1418]

Nice vid, i gotta 2006 525exc rfs motor Not as good as my 05 crf450r, but close The 525 is a torque monster and rideable even when tired, the 05 honda 450r was a ARM RIPPING machine. I agree get the katoom for all around bike. 53 years young, so my body can't take motorcross anymore.

[@jeffreysisti6653]

Picking up my new 500 exc-f this week

[@trashhousecycles]

nice! I just sold mine last week but definitely had fun on it for over 2 years

[@drpork1360]

The 500 is a rocketship when it's opened up a little bit with an ecu and pipe.

[@trashhousecycles]

Mine was just a slip on and stock ecu. A friend of mine has the same bike with the ecu and it was such a minor difference I didn’t see the need for one on mine

[@JulianJohanson]

@@trashhousecyclesgotta pull the reeds, ecu, desmog, etc

[@trashhousecycles]

@@JulianJohanson too late she’s sold now

[@jimtitt3571]

I run a 2006 450 EXC (RFS engine) bone stock in super vets (I'm 71) and my 2016 450MX is relegated to a practice bike, on small local tracks the EXC is just easier and faster to ride, the smooth power delivery just does it. Top 5 or 10 placing and if I lost maybe 20kg , got fit and had a few bodily repairs could probably get near the front.

[@very.rare_rex]

just picked up a 02 520MXC completely track ready n still hauls on the road

[@trashhousecycles]

nice!

[@stillbingrude]

awesome video. i have the same bike but EU version. are those the axiis ea passenger pegs I see? What are your thoughts on them? If they arent then what brand is that? I've been looking for some that aren't just the hook in your footpegs.

[@trashhousecycles]

I'm honestly not sure what brand these are sorry. my wife ordered them the day I bought it. I can tell you to keep a check on the bolts constantly on them because one of the pegs have vibrated off on mine. My wife wasn't very comfortable on them so it didn't matter too much anyway

[@dookie454]

Thanks for this vid, I almost picked up a '23 today, but apparently they have a "tire recall"? Anyway, Is this fully stock, meaning stock pipe and ECU/Tune? If not, what is it? I come from a KX500 and XR650R.. yep, I have both. So, concerned about low torque. What's your opinion?

[@trashhousecycles]

mine is almost stock minus a fmf slip on. as far as low torque, it needs to be tuned and an exhaust to do what it really can. the tire recall is a joke btw I mean they're tires. I took my stock ones off and went to hoosier tires.

[@6Twisted]

It's crazy to me that 104kg is heavy compared to a motocross bike coming from someone who's lightest bike has been 180kg. The next lightest production supermoto is the SMC 690 at 145kg.

[@trashhousecycles]

I've never ridden the heavier bikes on a track. I'm sure i'll get to try those out on here at some point though

[@mikebishop6095]

I thought the ktms were super light even lighter than a jap 450

[@Raulmay67]

Did you add a pipe end or uncork it? My 17’ whistles like yours do. But yours sounds better than my stock bike.

[@trashhousecycles]

My friend actually has the same bike and said the same thing. I haven’t tuned mine I just put the FMF slip on on it

[@TrueEarth369]

Nice video, did you ever have to replace/upgrade your dome washer or cam chain tensioner?

[@trashhousecycles]

Haven't had to replace either yet everything is doing fine on it so far

[@TrueEarth369]

@@trashhousecycles that’s good. Mine has occasional minimal oil seepage from the dome washer but otherwise everything is solid.

[@sonicsonic6467]

nice video..have you done any ECU tuning or swapping on KTM? thank you

[@trashhousecycles]

nope, none yet anyway just the fmf slip on

[@chrisoffersen]

Did the Honda accelerate faster, or was it just louder when it did? Thanks for posting this btw! I don’t think I’ve seen another “KTM 500 EXC-F on a motorcross track” video yet, and KZbin is recommending everything KTM 500 to me.

[@chrisoffersen]

Ah, you answered me question at the end there. Thanks!

[@trashhousecycles]

@@chrisoffersen ill have more up pretty soon going to do some more mx and single track on it

[@aarongotkin9248]

Hey, great riding man. I’m a new owner of a 23’ KTM 350 EXCF (coming off a 2020 YZ 125 but can only bring one bike with me on travels) Bought it as I wanted a street legal bike that I can bring with me traveling that can do multi levels of riding - Motocross, trails, single track, street etc… I haven’t had a chance to test bike out on tracks yet but it seems good while doing circle drills. Do you find the PDS suspension holds you back on tracks? What tires and mods work best for track but still DOT approved? Do you still love the bike?

[@trashhousecycles]

I loved it the whole time I owned it. Only sold because I know better than to have a street legal bike now that my wife and I have a daughter. Wasn’t worth the risk of having to trust others on the road for me so I just sold it. As far as the suspension, I loved it almost everywhere except the track and most because I run stiffer suspension even on full Mx bikes. It actually handled everything besides over jumping really well though. I ran Hoosier Mx tires on mine even on the highway because I was too lazy to change them like I needed to. Sorry I can’t give good recommendations there

[@TopshelfJunior]

I just got rid of my KLX300R, which is somewhat comparable to your KTM but...I think the KTM is way more suited for an "all-arounder" bike.

[@trashhousecycles]

Absolutely. the 300 is more entry level all around based than the Ktm is

[@mikebishop6095]

Thanks for this video I want one of these bikes and the only content is ecu videos in a garage or European videos and the guys talking sound like they got peanut butter in they mouth lol

[@trashhousecycles]

Haha yeah I had that same issue. I knew I’d probably like it with dirt tires so I just bought one and tried it. Hands down best all around bike I’ve ever owned

[@rulasmania]

Would you say this bike is actually viable for someone who doesn’t plan on racing or pushing the bike seriously and just wants to take a few laps at his local track ?

[@trashhousecycles]

Absolutely. If you want a bike you can take to trails, tracks, or ride to work and back this is the absolute best bike you can own. Or if you want a little less power the 350exc-f is also a great option

[@fredflinstone5017]

I track my xr600 and get some funny looks as I pass moto bikes.

[@trashhousecycles]

For sure haha

[@whiteman3075]

What tires are you using on 500?

[@trashhousecycles]

Those were Hoosier mx tires

[@dustyweasel41]

Man, I’d trade my 2015 adventure 1190r for that!

[@trashhousecycles]

Couldn’t do that, but I’d like to send one of the adventure bikes on a track too!

[@dustyweasel41]

@@trashhousecycles I’ve left it stock so far. If I keep it, I’ll put in a set of progressive front fork springs. I take it to a place out here in Pueblo, Co called PMI ant take it places I take my wr426f. It jumps, but hates the landings... look the place up, you’d love the ride out here. A couple other youtubers ride here as well. I just jump and crash here.

[@trashhousecycles]

I could definitely see it hating landings😂. I’ve ridden the Duke 1290 but never the adventure version like yours. I’m not making enough on KZbin to justify making a trip out to Colorado just yet but it’s definitely in the plans! I’ll hit you up when the time comes

[@bobrowy7381]

where to buy such passenger pegs

[@trashhousecycles]

believe they were axis brand

[@scottyd2262]

Great job !! There's a guy here on KZbin that has changed the forks and shock on his FE501 and he races it at outdoor tracks and even Arenacross and he smokes everybody ! He did a night time outdoor track that was flood lit and he won buy a mile while using his headlight and horn.. lol He's a great rider much like yourself. It's worth the watch. I'll see if l can find it for you.. Great video ! kzbin.info/www/bejne/ppTRdmyMi6Z1Z9k

[@trashhousecycles]

thanks man! I've seen this guys build he's definitely gone a lot farther than I will with his. despite how much some people may hate them I like the xplor suspension for all around riding on mine

[@monrow11]

Uncork that Beast and it will have more power then that Honda race bike.

[@gixxer7907]

Very much doubt that. His CRF is a full on Motocross bike which is a full on performance bike where as the exc is a more tuned down bike. Similar power maybe but I very much doubt more power. I have a 450 exc and a 525 exc so no hate on the brand :D but the full on Motocross bikes require a lot more maintenance... Top end rebuilds A LOT more often than the likes of an exc. Easily 200 hours plus on same top end on rfs KTM exc

[@gixxer7907]

Scrap that... Eat my words 😂 just checked KZbin and the 500s are running in the 60hp range and the crf's in the 50s. Don't know if top ends are more frequent on the 500 exc's... But going on the Motocross bikes I've had they lose power quick and need new top ends where as compared to my exc's they can easily go 250 hours plus... Not sure if the 500 exc is like that 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@Farmer_1776]

GET tune will make that 500 move like a 450.

[@trashhousecycles]

Not even remotely close to a 450 with a get ecu. I’ve ridden a 22 500 that has one in it many times.

[@Farmer_1776]

@@trashhousecycles did you uncork it?

[@trashhousecycles]

@@Farmer_1776 yes