Moto Morini 501 Camel vs KTM 500 XC-W (2014)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Moto Morini 501 Camelstacks up against the KTM 500 XC-W. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecMoto Morini 501 CamelKTM 500 XC-W
Model year19872014
Price
Engine507 cc510 cc
Horsepower43 hp
Weight111 kg
Seat height38 mm
Fuel capacity3.7 L2.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc. Brake calipers on floating bearings
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. Brake calipers on floating bearings
Tires3.00-21 / 4.00-18

Moto Morini 501 Camel vs KTM 500 XC-W — which should you buy?

Picking between the Moto Morini 501 Camel and the KTM 500 XC-W usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Moto Morini 501 Camel brings 43 hp, 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: