The KTM 525 MX Desert Racing motorcycle specifications include a 510.4 cc (31.14 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 118.7 kg (261.7 lb).
Key specifications
How the KTM 525 MX Desert Racing compares
This compares the motorcycle with all KTM models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the KTM database average.
About 15% higher than the KTM database average. Around the 69th percentile across KTM models.
Very close to the KTM database average. Around the 57th percentile across KTM models.
About 33% larger than the KTM database average. Around the 84th percentile across KTM models.
KTM database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the KTM specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
510 cc — larger displacement than about 69% of KTM models.
925 mm — taller than about 57% of KTM models.
14 L — larger than about 84% of KTM fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with KTM average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across KTM models where that dimension is available.
525
649
19% below average.
525
702
25% below average.
1,481
1,436
3% above average.
925
895
3% above average.
385
304
27% above average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.32:1 (Oversquare) |
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Model information
| Year released | 2004 |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 510.4 cc (31.14 cu in) |
| Bore × stroke | 95.0 x 72 mm (3.7 x 2.8 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 11.0:1 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Carburettor |
| Fuel control | Overhead Cams (OHC) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
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| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Chromium molybdenum |
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| Front suspension | WP-USD 48 MA |
| Rear suspension | WP-PDS-shock absorber |
| Rake | 24.0° |
| Trail | 64 mm (2.5 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 118.7 kg (261.7 lb) |
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| Seat height | 925 mm (36.4 inches) |
| Alternate seat height | 675 mm (26.6 inches) If adjustable, highest setting. |
| Overall width | 525 mm (20.7 inches) |
| Overall height | 525 mm (20.7 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,481 mm (58.3 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 385 mm (15.2 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 14.00 L (3.70 US gal) |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Orange |
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