Husqvarna TXC 511 vs KTM 505 XC-F (2012)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Husqvarna TXC 511stacks up against the KTM 505 XC-F. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHusqvarna TXC 511KTM 505 XC-F
Model year20122009
Price$8,299
Engine478 cc478 cc
Weight110 kg108 kg
Seat height38 mm39 mm
Fuel capacity2.5 L2.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires80/100-21 / 110/80-18 80/100-21 / 110/100-18

Husqvarna TXC 511 vs KTM 505 XC-F — which should you buy?

Picking between the Husqvarna TXC 511 and the KTM 505 XC-F usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Husqvarna TXC 511 brings its published horsepower in a 110 kg package, while the KTM 505 XC-F counters with its own power figure at 108 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: