500 EXC-F 2025 - Hard Enduro
Tuned for Enduro Solsona - adds: hardpack, technical, fast
KTM 500 EXC-F 2025 - 75 kg, Intermediate, Neutral, Hard Enduro - Enduro Solsona
Set this first
There is nothing to change here: the values below come from a released reference and are used as they are - so there is no factory value for them to deviate from.
Key values- Shock: Sag110 mmno stock value on record to compare againstverified
- Shock: Low-speed compression15 clicksno stock value on record to compare againstverified
- Shock: Rebound15 clicksno stock value on record to compare againstverified
- Fork: Compression15 clicksno stock value on record to compare againstverified
- Fork: Rebound17 clicksno stock value on record to compare againstverified
17 confirmed settings available.
Released reference setup, confirmed by an expert · Moderately documented
Referenced (not linked):- Primary: KTM 500 EXC-F owner's manual "Tuning the chassis" STANDARD column (2024 art.3214845en / 2026 450-500 EXC-F art.3240243en (2024)
- the 2024-2026 450/500 EXC-F share one WP "Standard" column). Clickers fork_comp 15 / fork_reb 17 (2024)
- shock_comp_ls 15 / shock_comp_hs 2 turns / shock_reb 15
- shock preload 7 mm
- shock spring table 69/72/75 -> Standard(75-85kg)=72 N/mm
- fork spring 4.4/4.6/4.8 -> Standard=4.6 N/mm
- riding sag 110 / static sag 38. Tyre pressure 1.0/1.0 bar off-road (EU chassis tech data). Gearing 14:48 (500 EXC-F manual tech data "Final drive 14:48"
- differs from 350's 14:52). Chain 520 X-Ring (2026 KTM tech spec). engine_map map-1 (manual "STANDARD mapping activated"). tp_offset 22 mm. tire_compound medium (OE enduro tyre). WP XPLOR 48 coil fork + WP XPLOR PDS no-linkage shock. source=ai, unverified DRAFT. (2026)
Last reviewed: 30 Jul 2026
A starting point to verify on the bike - not a safety guarantee. Change one thing at a time and check on track. How LAISA derives this →
All technical values
Complete settings, technical data, components, gearing and geometry - including the adjusters that exist on the bike but do not carry a confirmed value yet.
| BrakeBraktec Hydraulic Disc Brakes | ||
| ChainOEM Chain | ||
| ChassisOEM Chromoly Steel Frame | ||
| ClutchOEM DDS Wet Multiplate Clutch | ||
| ECUKeihin EMS | ||
| Engine map | map-1 | verified |
| ForkWP XACT 48 mm Closed-Cartridge Spring Fork | ||
| Compressionclicks out from fully closed | 15 clicks | verified |
| Reboundclicks out from fully closed | 17 clicks | verified |
| Spring rate | 4.6 N/mm | verified |
| HandlebarOEM Handlebar | ||
| ShockWP XPLOR PDS Shock | ||
| Sagloaded, rider in gear | 110 mm | verified |
| Static sagwithout load | 38 mm | verified |
| High-speed compressionclicks out from fully closed | 2 turns | verified |
| Low-speed compressionclicks out from fully closed | 15 clicks | verified |
| Preload | 7 mm | verified |
| Reboundclicks out from fully closed | 15 clicks | verified |
| Spring rate | 72 N/mm | verified |
| SwingarmOEM Aluminium Swingarm | ||
| TireMaxxis MaxxEnduro | ||
| Compound | medium | verified |
| Front tire pressure | 1 bar (14.5 psi) | verified |
| Rear tire pressure | 1 bar (14.5 psi) | verified |
| TransmissionOEM Final Drive | ||
| Front sprocket | 14 teeth | verified |
| Rear sprocket | 48 teeth | verified |
| Triple ClampOEM CNC Triple Clamp | ||
| Offset | 22 mm | verified |
After the ride
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About this baseline
For a 75 kg Intermediate rider with a Neutral style, the Hard Enduro baseline for the KTM 500 EXC-F 2025 at Enduro Solsona shifts none of the 17 computed settings away from the OEM standard. Values come from OEM defaults, your rider and condition factors and 17 verified reference setups.
Value provenance: OEM = manufacturer specification · verified = confirmed by an expert · reviewed = editorially reviewed reference · community = confirmed by the community (median of at least three public setups) · computed = automatically derived by the LAISA engine. Automatically extracted and unconfirmed values never appear on public pages.
No public community setups yet for this bike and condition.
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Frequently asked questions
What is a good Hard Enduro setup for the KTM 500 EXC-F 2025?
For a 75 kg Intermediate rider with a Neutral style, the Hard Enduro baseline for the KTM 500 EXC-F 2025 at Enduro Solsona shifts none of the 17 computed settings away from the OEM standard.
How much race sag for the KTM 500 EXC-F 2025?
As a starting point, 110 mm of race sag at 75 kg rider weight. Measure with a helper and set it via spring preload.
What tire pressure for the KTM 500 EXC-F 2025 in Hard Enduro conditions?
As a starting point: 1 bar front, 1 bar rear - computed for a 75 kg Intermediate rider. Check cold and adjust in small steps by feel.
What gearing (sprockets) does the KTM 500 EXC-F 2025 run?
As a starting point, 14 teeth front / 48 teeth rear. For more acceleration go larger at the rear (or smaller at the front); for more top speed, the reverse.
Are these values safe to ride?
Baseline values are starting points generated from OEM defaults, rider weight, skill, style and conditions - not safety guarantees. Verify on the bike, adjust step by step and ride within your limits.
Baseline values are starting points generated from OEM defaults, rider weight, skill, style, and condition - or lifted from an expert/verified setup where one exists (see the provenance badge). They are not safety guarantees. Verify on the bike and ride within your limits.


