KTM 500 XC-W vs Sherco SE 5.1i-F (2014)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the KTM 500 XC-Wstacks up against the Sherco SE 5.1i-F. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecKTM 500 XC-WSherco SE 5.1i-F
Model year20142011
Price
Engine510 cc510 cc
Weight111 kg109 kg
Seat height38 mm35 mm
Fuel capacity2.3 L2.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. Brake calipers on floating bearingsSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. Brake calipers on floating bearingsSingle disc
Tires1.60-21 / 2.15-18

KTM 500 XC-W vs Sherco SE 5.1i-F — which should you buy?

Picking between the KTM 500 XC-W and the Sherco SE 5.1i-F usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the KTM 500 XC-W brings its published horsepower in a 111 kg package, while the Sherco SE 5.1i-F counters with its own power figure at 109 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: