2017 KTM 500 EXC Six Days

KTM's 2017 500 EXC Six Days sits at the top of the brand's four-stroke enduro range, the special Six Days trim layered onto the standard 500 EXC platform with upgraded components and a nod to the International Six Days Enduro event it's named for. This is a big-bore trail weapon built for riders who want serious grunt for technical terrain, deep sand, or long days covering rough ground where a smaller-displacement bike would leave you working harder than necessary. It's not a bike you baby around a parking lot; it rewards riders who already know how to manage power delivery on loose surfaces and want that extra torque in reserve for hillclimbs or rutted trail sections. The 2017 model carried over without significant mechanical changes from the prior year, buyers comparing it to a 2016 example should focus on mileage, service history, and condition rather than spec differences. Typical buyers are experienced off-road riders and Six Days collectors who want the upgraded trim's extras rather than casual trail riders, plus moderate collector interest from enthusiasts tracking KTM's Six Days lineage over the years.