KTM EXC 500 F Six Days vs Husqvarna FE Heritage 501s (2026)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the KTM EXC 500 F Six Daysstacks up against the Husqvarna FE Heritage 501s. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecKTM EXC 500 F Six DaysHusqvarna FE Heritage 501s
Model year20262025
Price$14,699
Engine510 cc511 cc
Weight115 kg
Seat height960 mm
Fuel capacity8.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual, 6 speed, Chain
Front brakesHydraulic Disc
Rear brakesHydraulic Disc
TiresMetzeler 6 Six Days Extreme 90/90 R21 / Metzeler 6 Six Days Extreme 140/80 R18Continental TKC 80: 90/90-21 (54S) / Continental TKC 80: 120/90-18 (65R)

KTM EXC 500 F Six Days vs Husqvarna FE Heritage 501s — which should you buy?

Picking between the KTM EXC 500 F Six Days and the Husqvarna FE Heritage 501s usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the KTM EXC 500 F Six Days brings its published horsepower in a 115 kg package, while the Husqvarna FE Heritage 501s counters with its own power figure.

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: