KTM Celebrates 100 Years Of 6DAYS Racing With A Special-Edition 500 EXC-F
A century of enduro racing deserves more than a commemorative patch. KTM is marking the 100th running of the 6DAYS® FIM Enduro of Nations — scheduled for October 12–17, 2026, in Portugal — with the 2027 KTM 500 EXC-F 6DAYS, a special edition that layers a full race-spec component package over the already formidable EXC-F platform. It’s the headline of KTM’s refreshed 2027 dual-sport lineup, which also includes the 2027 KTM 350 EXC-F and the standard 2027 KTM 500 EXC-F.
All three models are heading to authorized dealers this summer, wearing new styling that sharpens KTM’s READY TO RACE identity. Beneath the updated bodywork, the foundation stays the same: championship-winning enduro architecture, class-leading WP suspension, and hard-hitting 4-stroke engines built to handle technical singletrack and open terrain in equal measure.
The 6DAYS Special Edition’s Race-Spec Component List
The 2027 500 EXC-F 6DAYS isn’t a graphics kit with a premium sticker price. KTM has equipped it with a specific set of components chosen for the demands of multi-day enduro competition. The fork and steering assembly get orange-anodized CNC-machined triple clamps — stiffer and more precise than standard items. The frame itself is finished in gloss orange, with a full frame protection set to guard against the rock strikes and log impacts that come with extreme enduro stages.
Braking hardware is upgraded for race-day reliability: a semi-floating front brake disc and a solid rear disc replace the standard setup, and a rear brake safety wire is fitted as standard — a detail that serious enduro competitors will recognize immediately. Rounding out the package are an orange rear sprocket, an orange front axle puller, a skid plate for underbody protection, and a 6DAYS-specific seat designed for long days in the saddle. Unique 6DAYS® branded parts and Portugal-inspired graphics complete the look, drawing from the Portuguese landscape and national colors to mark the centenary edition of the event.
Enduro DNA That Carries Over To The Full EXC-F Range
The 6DAYS edition sits at the top of a lineup that shares the same core engineering. Both the 350 EXC-F and 500 EXC-F are built on KTM’s advanced chassis architecture, tuned for the kind of precision handling that technical singletrack demands without sacrificing the durability needed for open-terrain runs. WP suspension — KTM’s in-house unit — handles both ends, calibrated to the specific weight and power delivery of each engine.
The 4-stroke engines across the EXC-F range are carried over from KTM’s championship-winning enduro program, which means real-world race refinement rather than road-derived power tuned down for off-road use. The result is a dual-sport machine that genuinely earns its street-legal plates rather than wearing them as an afterthought. Each model in the lineup is backed by a 1-year Premium Manufacturer’s Warranty.
Race Service And Rental Packages For Portugal
For riders who want to go further than owning the special edition, KTM is offering exclusive Race Service and Rental Packages tied to the 6DAYS® FIM Enduro of Nations in Portugal. The packages give competitors access to a 2027 KTM EXC 6DAYS machine for the event itself, along with race support — a practical option for international riders who can’t transport their own bike to the October event.
It’s a logical extension of the 6DAYS program: KTM has long used the event as both a proving ground and a showcase, and making the full race experience accessible to a wider group of riders fits that philosophy. Details on the Race Service and Rental Packages are available through local KTM dealers or at ktm.com.
The 2027 KTM 350 EXC-F, 500 EXC-F, and 500 EXC-F 6DAYS are arriving at dealers this summer. For riders with an eye on Portugal in October, the centenary 6DAYS edition makes the connection between race and road about as direct as it gets.
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