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2013 Ktm 500 Xc-w on 2040-motos

$8,750
YearYear:2013 MileageMileage:0
Location:

Atlantic, Iowa

Atlantic, IA
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2013 KTM 500 XC-W, REDUCED!!!!
Online price is a cash outright price!! Trade may be accepted at a low wholesale price only!!

For those who want the biggest beast and most powerful machine of the XC-W line, the 500 XC-W is knocking at your door.
New for 2012:
* New SOHC EFI engine tuned for enduro riding that is 5.5 lbs lighter than the previous engine
* New cylinder head with new inlet and exhaust port design as well as a new combustion chamber design and new water jacket
* New valve chain guide and new spring loaded mechanical chain tensioner with a ratchet stop for a simpler and lighter weight design
* New lighter weight die-cast cases made of a special alloy
* New single oil circuit for easier maintenance
* New multi-function balancer shaft to keep the engine narrow and reduce weight
* New lighter piston and PANKL con rod
* Newly developed lightweight single diaphragm spring clutch unit with steel billet basket for unbeatable reliability
* 6-speed enduro gearbox for precise shifting
* New electric start system (plus kick start) and stronger 196W stator
* Completely new frame design with PDS that reduces longitudinal stiffness
* New one-piece cast aluminium swingarm with excellent flex characteristics
* New WP PDS mono shock (7mm longer) with new preload adjuster
* WP 48mm USD forks received new oil and dust seals by SKF and new bushings with improved Teflon coating for better sensitivity and durability
* New silencer and larger volume spark arrestor for lower noise level
* New 2.51 gallon/ 9.5 liter translucent fuel tank with integrated fuel pump and regulator
* New competition headlight and taillight
* New intake boot that provides great power and extra protection for Twin-Air filter which still has the same quick change, no-tools access air filter change process
* New bodywork including a white airbox, white rear number plates, and a redesigned reinforced rear fender for perfect ergonomics and excellent contact points
* New handguard mount and flag design
* New Excel AL7 rims with silver anodized stripes, zinc/nickel coated spokes, aluminium nipples and high-end CNC machined hubs
* New integrated routing for the cooling system for better airflow
* New auxiliary radiator fan for improved cooling
* New Dunlop GEOMAX MX51 front and rear tires

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