Highland 507cc Cross Country vs KTM 500 XC-W (2014)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Highland 507cc Cross Countrystacks up against the KTM 500 XC-W. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHighland 507cc Cross CountryKTM 500 XC-W
Model year20112014
Price
Engine507 cc510 cc
Weight111 kg
Seat height11 mm38 mm
Fuel capacity1.6 L2.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. Six-pistonSingle disc. Brake calipers on floating bearings
Rear brakesSingle disc. Single pistonSingle disc. Brake calipers on floating bearings
Tires80/100-21 / 120/90-18

Highland 507cc Cross Country vs KTM 500 XC-W — which should you buy?

Picking between the Highland 507cc Cross Country and the KTM 500 XC-W usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Highland 507cc Cross Country brings its published horsepower, while the KTM 500 XC-W counters with its own power figure at 111 kg.

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: