2021 KTM 500EXCF: Can One Bike Do It All? We Think This One Can.

[@toothasaurus]

I’ve owned a KLR, 690 enduro, and a 500 exc. The 500 is the unicorn everyone has been looking for. It’s been here this whole time.

[@MR.TOYBOX]

You are correct my friend. Listing my KLR 650 this week.

[@lukes8900]

Have a 2002 KTM 520 EXC with an FMF pipe and it bangs like a new bike. I wouldn’t sell it for anything. An icon of KTM when they put all the best bits into it.

[@jimhimesjr]

Thanks for the info. I just sold 3 bikes and bought a new 500. A super tenere, a yz450 and a street legal xc250. Those 3 bikes are better at each of their tasks but the 500 does a pretty good job and I only have one bike to take care of now.

[@TACOMOTOCO]

Smart man, I hear this same thing all the time

[@JayWelchy]

Yep ... 20 EXC-F here, it's my woods bike, dunes bike, as well as dual sport use and...my supermoto. Got parts for each setup, and lots of TacoMoto goodies onboard. Looking into snow bike conversion next. Excellent do-all machine.

[@RJvidmoto]

Another great video! We love that Slick Rock trail! My 2018 Beta 500 RRS is what I use for a "Do it All". Feeling one day I need to try the EXC 500. Between you guys and JL it sure sounds like that's king of "If you could only have one bike..." Keep up the bike build vids....Very informative!

[@TACOMOTOCO]

The beta is a hell of a bike and we’ll be picking one up this summer and doing some development on that machine

[@chrispewkreme]

I had the idea my WR250R was the best do-it-all bike. And it honestly gets me to and form work commuting just fine. It swaps to sumos very easily and loves to wheelie. It gets great gas mileage. It rips deep sand. With proper tires, it will handel mud and woods trails fine. It's just a bit heavy. BUt soft plush suspension makes it enjoyable. I enjoy my WR250 more than my YZ250 most days. So this KTM 500 looks like a damn unicorn.

[@sumporfuk]

No matter what, it seems to always come down to suspension doesn’t it!!! When you think about it, the suspension is your ride.

[@jeffromoto874]

Have a FE501S with I think same forks. Still learning the whole one for compression one for rebound idea. Was wondering about race tech set up. Thanks for going over that. You seem to be fond of it lol

[@TACOMOTOCO]

It’s easy to be fond of something when it works so well

[@rogerhupp3115]

Excellent points! Also, just because a product gives a bike more power doesn’t necessarily make it run better/smoother.

[@vondrz1391]

Very solid bike. Taco will get you set up nicely 👌

[@jonwoodworker]

I made my DR650 into a do all bike at a fraction of the cost of the 500excf. Obviously there is a HUGE modern gap between the two and the KTM is superior. My point is you can do it all for far less and have just as much fun. I have followed many a Euro bike and they have NEVER lost me. The DR is much more comfortable for a long haul. Don't get me wrong, when I'm on my 250xc, technical trails are much easier because of the weight.

[@patrickroach7289]

Great video, thanks.

[@AZ_Baggin]

can you please advise the front and rear tire specs again?

[@rahulchawla958]

I have a zx6r now looking to get a 500 exc best of both worlds

[@707LAKE]

i run my fmf 4.1 with no spark arrestor with taco get ecu and ran fine.. i installed the spark arrestor just to try it.. within 5hrs, it bubbled the fmf sticker on the carbon and made other negative discolorations on the rear tip . 2021 500

[@shanemccabe2598]

What size Acerbis tank is that? 3.2 gal or 4 gal? Thanks!

[@eriknash8783]

Totally agree. It’s just a tool and tools get used and scratched up

[@ktm_enduro_guy1950]

Wondering how you guys mounted your trail tech to what looks like the front of or on top of the top triple tree. I would like to move mine to that location possibly

[@tysleight]

Rich man's bank statement smoke and mirrors. Truer words were never spoken.

[@c130comm]

awesome machine

[@zGhillie]

I bought a 22 500 exc-f Six days but I cant stand it, vibrates way too much after a 10 miles on the road I'm completely numb and have to hop off. Wish I could rubber mount the engine. But performance it top notch compared to my old bikes.

[@mrocco36]

Great set up..I have a 2018 exc 450 that I'm outfitting for an all around bike as well...thinking of getting the pro moto billet end cap with an ejk or power commander with the taco tunes

[@mrocco36]

How much did the race tech suspension cost in total?

[@Zt3v3]

For me it's the 690, but when the 2012 500 gets low enough in resale value....I'll add one.

[@jrod1076]

Moab, has the best sushi restaurant I've ever eaten at. Try it next time. They only have one last time I was there

[@Alquilaplat]

Hola, ¿pero este modelo no es el 2021? creo que el titulo esta mal indicado, yo tengo una 2021 y no es igual.

[@mattdavis7013]

Been eyeing the Graves exhaust for my 350. They sound like a quality option, just not a lot of reviews yet

[@TACOMOTOCO]

Not allot, until this one 😎

[@bradleeh21]

Link to the exhaust please and thank you (Taco moto) thank you

[@TACOMOTOCO]

tacomoto.co/products/copy-of-graves-titanium-diamond-slip-on-exhaust-carbon-end-cap-1

[@sportify4849]

Can you use the 500 for traveling like an adventure bike if you put a an extra pin on the chain wheel to change the gearing towards end speed?

[@brianh8484]

Aaron Steinmann put over 100,000 miles on his 500exc traveling around the world

[@teeszy4128]

🌮 Mike talk'n about a one bike solution if your garage isn't big enough or funds aren't there.. my wife chimes in "most guys have wives that won't let them have a different bike for each thing". 🤣

[@TACOMOTOCO]

That’s the way it is with most of us 👌🏽

[@robsonenduro3316]

yeah, if it have kick starter It would be perfect. I have a 2017 one.

[@rusti7447]

stupid question but I'm considering by a 500exc for dual sport use. 20% street 80% loose surface. Do I need a cush hub? I thought I would ask because you seem to know more than anyone about these bikes. Thanks the videos are amazing. Plan to order accessories from you to support more videos!

[@TACOMOTOCO]

Great question Based on what your described not needed. Will just add weight and complexity to your bike 🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@Brian-xplor278]

Agreed, I have a cush left over from a 525 and started using it last year for longer road DS rides. It seems 2x as heavy (with the heavier ds tire) and bike is a little less fun probably more so due to the higher gearing for the street set up. Definitely smoothed things out on the 525, but hardly noticeable on the 2014. Just replaced the clutch dampers after 10k miles and they were barely worn. No clutch basket ridges at all. Bike has probably 5k CO and Utah singletrack, and the rest DS: rode moderately hard. Would probably sell the cush, but too lazy since it is already set up.

[@jamesfaris4773]

So I'm iin fla. How do I go about get some of this work done.

[@TACOMOTOCO]

Shoot us an email [e-mail]

[@johnfryman4428]

You could grow some high quality Weed with that headlight - nice build Taco Dude !

[@ablaze3717]

Just bought 2022 350 exc-f and was looking at exhaust slip ons. I had the FMF Q4 slip on on my Suzuki. Can you put a slip on on the exc-f without a tuner? My tech at KTM dealer said a slip on is fine and won’t need tuner. Then I see other info saying you can’t put one on w/out a tuner or ecu? Can I get tacos take on that

[@mpsanders]

Beautiful man. I'd just do that to an FE. Prettier.

[@Anatoli50]

Is that a LHRB setup hanging way down? It looks awkward to operate that lever, and exposed to damage.

[@TACOMOTOCO]

That’s the Ox Hydro set up. It got bent and tweaked snd the lever needs replacing

[@Merc399]

i wish it could handle hundreds of miles highway daily............ id pick one up instantly

[@feellucky2970]

Excellent video on all your components. Do you have an opinion on your Dual 8 light compared to a Baja designs. Is one lighter or brighter maybe a better light spread ? Appreciate your opinion. Thanks

[@kylebradley4980]

This is probs a stupid question but I wanna build this exact setup and confused on what u mean about the taco moto maps is it something u plug into the get ecu or does the get ecu come with it already?

[@fynn8252]

If you buy the ECU directly from TacoMoto Co, it will come preprogrammed with their map. If you already have an ECU and want their mapping, you have to send it to them I believe.

[@Arcblood]

What's the racetech setup for the jack of all trades 500? I was thinking about getting a racetech tune, is it a good idea to tune the stock forks? Maybe upgrading to xplor pro would be worth it

[@Offshorecazador]

What are you running for gearing on this bike? Have you found a need to change from stock?

[@Moneypress11]

Do you change your gearing often? Or just run same all the time? What is your preferred gearing?

[@paul.vanhout57]

Curious as to your experience with the new KTMs and Huskys regarding fuel pump reliability. Any need to upgrade or is being vigilant about keeping fuel, filters and strainers clean good enough? Impressive overall build out!

[@hugobaert7737]

sick place for a bike video :D

[@noahderrick8957]

Great video and good timing for me as I'm likely getting one soon and live in Moab! Haven't made up my mind on Husky vs KTM but the talk about FE subframe issues has me concerned and I'd like to have better weight carrying/attachment capabilities. Do you think the FE linkage would help with the shock issues? Do you think a 350 would be better suited for a rider with little experience? I feel like the 500 may be too much power but like idea of having one bike for longer road rides. Oh, also I'm a little over 200 lbs.

[@TACOMOTOCO]

Radness on all that! Ktm over husky for the sub frame unless you covert it from plastic the the ktm aluminum and do the plastics / tank / seat swap 350 is a good choice

[@heshone1]

@@TACOMOTOCO is it common for the husky’s to break subframes with normal dual sport use?

[@dirtrider9268]

@@heshone1 not sure but what is common is breaking the rear fender mounts on KTM 500 since they only have two plastic mounting tabs extending it from the end of the subframe. My friend broke the fender mounts and side plate tab, from leaning on the back fender to reach for a ratchet strap. $110 US...

[@TACOMOTOCO]

Common, no, does it happen, yes

[@jimbo4203]

That one can !

[@sprack6453]

Will you ever do a supermoto?

[@TACOMOTOCO]

That’s in the WORX!!

[@davecoates7090]

Specs on the tank please.

[@TACOMOTOCO]

tacomoto.co/products/acerbis-fuel-tank

[@MackB2023]

If you have limited funds this bike is not for you... I have 17k into mine. Find a clean RFS💪

[@drzrider3440]

Yes one bike can do it all. But as scary as it is to pass a semi truck on the highway doing 80 MPH on my much heavier DRZ400. I could only imagine how much more you would be blown around on the featherweight. I have ridde. The same exact year of bike. Ill pass.

[@dirtrider9268]

In heavy wind no bike is fun. You can avoid a Semi's wind though

[@terrybeckman3351]

Why not a 350EXCF??

[@motomad05]

mucho more motor on the 500

[@TACOMOTOCO]

I talk about the EXCF platform as the ideal basis, for me to the 500 is the ideal engine choice - but the rage offers displacements from 250, 350, 450(pre 20’), and 500

[@officerdanielmiller3297]

I didn't know you were here...

[@officerdanielmiller3297]

I like your license plate.

[@franknichols652]

Hey you could at least fire it up and rode it a little bit on this video too much talk bud

[@poopscooper5038]

Cost of this whole build.?