First Look: 2016 KTM Six Days Editions Off-Road Motorcycles

Cycle News Staff | September 2, 2015

Just in time for this year’s International Six Days Enduro in Slovakia, KTM has announced its 2016 Six Days Special Edition models. The two-stroke 300 XC-W Six Days and four-stroke 350 XCF-W Six Days are returning, though updated, models, but new to the Six Days line is the street-legal 2016 500 EXC Six Days. All three are based on their respective XC-W, XCF-W and EXC models and fitted with top-of-the-line performance parts.

Six Days Features

*4CS closed-cartridge fork from WP Suspension

*Camel seat for improved long-distance comfort

*Orange-anodized CNC machined triple clamps

*Supersprox Stealth 2-Piece rear sprocket features an aluminum inner ring for reduced weight with steel teeth for durability

*Solid rear brake disc without holes or slots for improved heat resistance and reduced pad wear

*Floating front brake disc for consistent braking

*Front brake disc guard

*Front Axle Puller to simplify front wheel removal

*Brake pedal wire for extra protection

*Orange radiator grills

*Orange chain guide

*Six Days logo on black wheels

*Exclusive Six Days graphics

*Radiator fans on the 350 XCF-W Six Days and 500 EXC Six Days for temperature management in extreme conditions

*Carbon fiber pipe guard on the 300 XC-W Six Days two-stroke to protect the expansion chamber along with a special charcoal grey silencer with anthracite anodized Six Days logo

2016 KTM 300 XC-W Six Days Specifications:

Engine: Single cylinder, two-stroke

Displacement: 293.2cc

Bore x Stroke: 72 x 72mm

Starter/Battery: Kickstarter & Electric / 12V, 3Ah

Transmission: 6-speed

Fuel system: Keihin PWK 36S AG Carburetor

Control: Power Valve TVC

Lubrication: Premix 60:1

Cooling: Liquid cooling

Clutch: Wet multi-disc DDS, Brembo hydraulics

Frame: Central double-cradle 25CrMo4 steel

Subframe: Aluminum

Handlebar: Neken

Front suspension: WP-USD, 48 mm

Rear suspension: WP-Monoshock with PDS

Suspension travel front/rear: 11.8 inches/13.1 inches

Front/rear brakes: 260/220mm

Front/rear rims: 1.60 x 21”, 2.15 x 18” Giant

Front/rear tires: 80/100-21”, 110/100-18”

Steering head angle: 26.5°

Wheel base: 58.35±0.4 inches

Triple clamp offset: 22mm

Ground clearance: 13.98 inches

Seat height: 37.8 inches

Tank capacity, approx: 2.64 US gallons

Weight, approx. (without fuel): 225.1 pounds

MSRP: $9799

2016 KTM 350 XCF-W Six Days Specifications:

Engine: Single cylinder, four-stroke

Displacement: 349.7cc

Bore x Stroke: 88 x 57.5mm

Starter/Battery: Kickstarter & Electric / 12V, 4Ah

Transmission: 6-speed

Fuel system: Keihin EFI, throttle body 42mm

Control: 4V, DOHC with finger followers

Cooling: Liquid cooling

Clutch: Wet multi-disc DDS, Brembo hydraulics

Frame: Central double-cradle 25CrMo4 steel

Subframe: Aluminum

Handlebar: Neken

Front suspension: WP-USD, 48 mm

Rear suspension: WP-Monoshock with PDS

Suspension travel front/rear: 11.8 inches/13.1 inches

Front/rear brakes: 260/220mm

Front/rear rims: 1.60 x 21”, 2.15 x 18” Giant

Front/rear tires: 80/100-21”, 110/100-18”

Steering head angle: 26.5°

Wheel base: 58.35±0.4 inches

Triple clamp offset: 22mm

Ground clearance: 13.58 inches

Seat height: 38.19 inches

Tank capacity, approx: 2.4 US gallons

Weight, approx. (without fuel): 236.3 pounds

MSRP: $10,799

 

2016 KTM 500 EXC Six Days Specifications:

Engine: Single cylinder, four-stroke

Displacement: 510.4cc

Bore x Stroke: 95 x 72mm

Starter/Battery: Kickstarter & Electric / 12V, 4Ah

Transmission: 6-speed

Fuel system: Keihin EFI, 42mm throttle body

Cooling: Liquid-cooling

Clutch: Wet multi-disc DDS, Brembo hydraulics

Frame: Central double-cradle 25CrMo4 steel

Subframe: Aluminum

Handlebar: Neken, Aluminum

Front suspension: WP-USD, 48mm

Rear suspension: WP-Monoshock with PDS

Suspension travel front/rear: 11.8 inch/13.1 inch

Front/rear brakes: 260/220 mm

Front/rear rims: 1.60 x 21?; 2.15 x 18? Giant

Front/rear tires: 80/100-21?; 140/80-18?

Steering head angle: 26.5°

Wheelbase: 58.35 ± 0.4 in

Triple clamp offset: 22mm

Ground clearance: 13.58 inches

Seat height: 38.19 inches

Tank capacity: 2.25 US gallons

Weight, approx. (without fuel): 250.2 pounds

MSRP: $11,399

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