2021 KTM 500 EXC or Husqvarna FE 501s Which would you choose!?

2021 KTM 500 EXC or Husqvarna FE 501s Which would you choose!?

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[scottfast]

KTM. Just picked up a 2020 a few months ago on sale and love it.

[Quijibo]

Same dilemma here. Looked at both again today and still can't decide. Husky dealer did offer me a better price by abot $750 tho.. And the Husky sho is purty...

[railduke]

I already have a 21 Husqvarna TE300I so I opted for the KTM 500 excf. Both are great.

[Elpasospinecenter]

I just got the KTM EXC 500f but I agree tough choices. Good thing there is not a wrong choice.

[two-dog]

I'm 6'3" 250lbs and the 500EXC-F suited me perfect. I would opt for the Husqi for looks and color scheme, but the KTM is just ever somewhat simpler without the swing arm. KTM headlamps are nothing to write home about, but they get the job done. Never got to try a Husqi in the dark for comparison, but that's not something that is discussed pretty much ever...BD light kit and springs are in order regardless of which bike for a guy my size. They only seem to cater to 160lb high school kids out of the box, so clickers are essentially useless. But I digress. The FE and EXCs are top notch. I would probably have a tough time choosing as well. I'm just kind of surprised they let you take them both out like that.

[herbiesnerd]

I bought the 2021 FE501S in July. Love it.

[jackbauer]

Husky all the way.
It's shorter and I like linkage.

[arsenal]

I bought the KTM because I prefer the orange color. I’m not kidding. Having the time of my life with it too!

[davidmars]

Definitely Husky brotha! Just bling it up and you’ll have a better bike.

[DesertVetRider]

So what did you end up getting? I am torn myself. I already have a KTM 300XC and love it for single track. I am leaning towards the Husqvarna because I am 5'9" and think it would fit me better out of the box. Concerned about the height of the KTM500.

[keithclyde]

Picked up a 2021 xcw. A do it all machine. Smooth and balanced, with gusto in the top revs. Amazing bike!

[pjbikerful]

Husky for me because I'm a linkage guy. 😉

[paulwatson]

How did u get to test 2 new bikes? You can barely sit on them here in Ga, much less ride them.

[magnusjsvensson]

Got my 22 exc 500 couple a days ago, swapped from my 501-19, both excellent, ktm little quicker steering and feels little more aggressive, husky linkage is good but pds feel good too, to early to say wish is better! New colour on ktm is cool! Here uncorked and no ignition key, pure race machines not street legal, but cops dont mind to much if you drive with sense, sober and insurand !

[neilkenny]

Sherco sef500 factory..KYB suspension..linkage..brembo brakes..akropovic exhaust..9.7lt fuel..solid rear disc..

[SPR]

Does anyone know which one is better on the highway? Does the husky’s linkage make it sketchy at high speeds?? HELP!! Looking to get one for a supermoto commuter

[whiskeythrottleracing]

Have a 2020 FE501 street legalized and tricked. Spend most of my rides exploring back country trails but if I need to do a ride on the freeway it's capable. Super fun bike!

[ersawyer]

I just picked up a 2021 ktm 500 excf six days 2 weeks ago and I love it.

[JB-mors]

I searched for both and found an ‘18 FE501 with 20hrs on it for $9K. Don’t get screwed at the dealership.

[pinkiewerewolf]

No KTM dealer around me. I was going to get eh 501 on Husky's 1.99% financing. My credit score is over 700 but they wouldn't give me the best rate so I walked. Ironically I'm at my Harley dealership about a week later and I see a 501 on the floor, with 66 miles on it. They say some big guy didn't get on with it and they'll sell it to me for 11 OTD.
I buy it. Brought it home yesterday. Like my 890 Adventure S model I think we are going to be best of friends.
How I got a 2022 - 890 ADV S is another story, since that dealer is almost 500 miles from me. lol