Enfield 550 Lightning vs KTM 600 Enduro Sport (1998)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Enfield 550 Lightningstacks up against the KTM 600 Enduro Sport. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecEnfield 550 LightningKTM 600 Enduro Sport
Model year19981986
Price
Engine535 cc562 cc
Horsepower26 hp27 hp
Torque42 Nm
Seat height30 mm
Fuel capacity3.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission4-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake
Tires3.00-21 / 4.50-18

Enfield 550 Lightning vs KTM 600 Enduro Sport — which should you buy?

Picking between the Enfield 550 Lightning and the KTM 600 Enduro Sport usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Enfield 550 Lightning brings 26 hp, while the KTM 600 Enduro Sport counters with 27 hp.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: