The 2027 KTM 500 EXC-F 6Days is back, taking the familiar dual-sport bike from Austria and adding an enticing list of technical and cosmetic upgrades. This year, the bike is inspired by the FIM International Six Days’ Enduro to be held in October in Grândola, Portugal. It’s the 100th running of the legendary race.
Let’s cut to the chase and take a look at what makes the new 6Days stand out from the standard model:
Orange-anodized CNC-machined triple clamps
Orange front axle puller
Semi-floating front brake disc
Solid rear brake disc
Rear brake safety wire
Orange rear sprocket
Composite skid plate
Frame protection set
6DAYS seat
Giant rims with 6Days branding
Neken handlebar with 6Days branding
Anthracite-coated aluminum muffler with 6Days branding
Gloss orange frame
Unique 6Days Portugal graphics
The KTM’s motor and chassis return unchanged. That means you’re getting the SOHC 511cc powerplant with Keihin fueling, WP Xact closed-cartridge fork, WP Xplor shock with progressive damping, Giant rims with 6Days branding, Continental TKC 80 tires, Brembo hydraulics, an X-ring chain, and a 1-year Premium Manufacturer’s warranty. With the 2.2-gallon fuel tank topped off with high-test, the 2027 KTM 500 EXC-F 6Days weighs 266 pounds.
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The 2026 Aprilia Tuono V4 Factory 1100 remains one of the purest expressions of excess in motorcycling, standing proudly as an example of two-wheeled wish fulfillment done right. There are no gimmicks, pangs of guilt, or disappointment in the Tuono V4 Factory; it is simply a damn good bike. Nic de Sena tells us all about why you need this exceptional motorcycle in your garage.
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This year, ARCH Motorcycle shocked the MotoAmerica Mission Super Hooligan series by capturing their first historic race win. To explore the massive behind-the-scenes effort that fueled this success, we sit down with Executive Producers John Stevens and Chance Wright, of the new six-part docuseries, Hooligans: The ARCH Racing Project with Keanu Reeves & Gard Hollinger. In this segment, they give us an inside look at the show, which follows ARCH as they transition from building custom bikes to entering the high-stakes world of professional racing. Joining us alongside is Brad Knight from technical partner BDO. BDO USA serves as the official race tech and consulting advisor for ARCH Racing. Their technology partnership centers around a bespoke, AI-powered race intelligence platform designed to drastically optimize the team’s track performance. The AI side of this project focuses on taking raw race and telemetry data and transforming it into immediate, actionable insights for the crew. It’s a fascinating insight into the new technology that helps make them faster on track.
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Our guest this episode is Paul Puma, President of the United States Motorcycle Coaching Association (USMCA) and a Relationship Manager for Wells Fargo Motorsports Division. He leads the organization in connecting riders with certified coaches to promote nationwide safety, skill development, and sport growth.
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