KTM 530 EXC SIXDAYS vs KTM 530 EXC-R (2011)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the KTM 530 EXC SIXDAYSstacks up against the KTM 530 EXC-R. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecKTM 530 EXC SIXDAYSKTM 530 EXC-R
Model year20112008
Price
Engine510 cc510 cc
Weight113 kg114 kg
Seat height39 mm38 mm
Fuel capacity2.5 L2.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires90/90-21 / 140/80-18 90/90-21 / 140/80-18

KTM 530 EXC SIXDAYS vs KTM 530 EXC-R — which should you buy?

Picking between the KTM 530 EXC SIXDAYS and the KTM 530 EXC-R usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the KTM 530 EXC SIXDAYS brings its published horsepower in a 113 kg package, while the KTM 530 EXC-R counters with its own power figure at 114 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: