My Canadian dealer is unable to find it. My bike is a 2024 XCFW 450 if that changes anything.



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Yes I got my 6 days 2 days ago and the switch is on the left side of handle bars

 

I got my 2024 500 exc-f a week ago and mine does not have map traction control switch

 

2024 KTM 500 exc-f does NOT, BUT the 6 Days Model DOES

 

Has Switch but it does NOT WORK

 

the six days does not either in the us

 

Not at all

 

Yes mine came with it also several early models slipped through the cracks with them but ecu doesn't support it

 

I am planning on getting the 2024 EXC-F, either Six Days or the regular one here in California. So, let me understand. Does the bike come traction control, quick-shifter, launch control and map 1 and 2 ready or do I need to buy the traction control/map switch and a new ECU?

 

Doesnt come with it. You will have to get them all separate. Sux

 

Does anyone know which "map" the 500 XW-F comes default without the switch? I'm a bit "underwhelmed" by the torque and would like to know which is default. I've seen posts that the race XCW bikes are in map 2 (aggressive) as a default, but that the EXC/XW are in the more balanced/smooth mode, which would make sense since they are emission controlled bikes. I really don't want to spend $175 to try to get one, just to get an even "slower" mode or care about the traction control or quick-shift, but if it would give me a snappier low end torque that I was expecting, then it would be worth it. I hate to spend $800 on a new ECU after already spending a crap ton of cash on this...sigh.

 

My California 2024 500 6 Days has the switch but it doesn’t work. I think KTM misrepresented what I purchased. Please let us know if you find a workaround.

 

I purchased a 2024 500 EXCF six days in Canada. The map switch came with bike but wasn’t installed. I installed it and all the lights are lit up. But it doesn’t change no matter what button I press. I’ve ordered a new ECU from Pinot Racing. I’m hoping it fixes the problem.

 

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Old thread I know, but I made an account to hopefully help some guys out. Please delete if the workaround is already known, but I did not see it anywhere. While the 24+ exc-f, fe s, and gasgas es do not support the map switch out of the box, here’s how to make it work (I work at a GasGas dealership):
1. Install map switch and confirm all buttons light up but pressing them does nothing, as a previous poster mentioned.
2. Bring bike to dealer and ask them to flash the stock software onto the ecu (should be the only one available) with the switch still plugged in, and all map switch lights on
3. After the flash and reboot, the 2 maps are now functional and you can program the quick shifter.
Tested and confirmed both maps, tc and qs work.

 

I also realize this is an old post but I'll add a little info.
I recently purchased a 2025 KTM 500 EXC-F and bought a Combination Switch with TC, QS and two map settings. It was simple to plug in behind the headlight. But all lights on the switch illuminated and the switch did not function. I took it to the dealer who had it for a week. They finally called and said they couldn't get it to work. They talked to their KTM Rep who said the ECU could not be re-flashed because the EXC model was street legal and this would interfere with emissions.

So at this point I guess the only remedy is to send it out for a $500 reflash at a non KTM business.

Is there any other solution???

 

I also realize this is an old post but I'll add a little info.
I recently purchased a 2025 KTM 500 EXC-F and bought a Combination Switch with TC, QS and two map settings. It was simple to plug in behind the headlight. But all lights on the switch illuminated and the switch did not function. I took it to the dealer who had it for a week. They finally called and said they couldn't get it to work. They talked to their KTM Rep who said the ECU could not be re-flashed because the EXC model was street legal and this would interfere with emissions.

So at this point I guess the only remedy is to send it out for a $500 reflash at a non KTM business.

Is there any other solution???

Have your dealer follow the procedure of my last post with their xc2 software. I did it to my road legal 350, and I was able to replicate it on the road legal ES500 (same ecu as excf 500). All ecus can be reflashed with the original firmware. This is not the same as we used to do and flash euro firmwares. The switch has to be present with lights flashing during the reflash.

 

Thanks dxm06, I'm on extended travel now but will definitely approach the local dealer with your procedure when I get back!!