KTM 525 XC ATV Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The KTM 525 XC ATV motorcycle specifications include a 510.4 cc (31.14 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 163 kg (359.4 lb).

Key specifications

2009-2010Model years
510 ccDisplacement
163 kgDry weight
820 mmSeat height
13.4 LFuel tank
1,280 mmWheelbase
290 mmGround clearance
Model years covered
20092010
Year-specific specification changes

The 2009 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Dry weight
2010168 kg (370.4 lb)
Front suspension
2010WP fully adjustable, twin A-arms
Fuel system
2010Carburettor. Keihin FCR MX 39
Rear suspension
2010WP PDS mono-shock, fully adjustable, swingarm
Clutch
2010Wet mDouble disk clutch, operated hydraulically
Exhaust system
2010Aluminum XC
Front wheel travel
2010275 mm (10.8 inches)
Rear wheel travel
2010272 mm (10.7 inches)

How the KTM 525 XC ATV 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.

Displacement510 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 444 ccHigh 1,301 cc

About 15% higher than the KTM database average. Around the 69th percentile across KTM models.

Seat height820 mm
Low 607 mmAverage 895 mmHigh 992 mm

About 8% lower than the KTM database average. Around the 16th percentile across KTM models.

Fuel capacity13.4 L
Low 2 LAverage 10.6 LHigh 23 L

About 27% larger than the KTM database average. Around the 79th percentile across KTM models.

This model KTM database average

KTM database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the KTM specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Displacement69th

510 cc — larger displacement than about 69% of KTM models.

Seat height16th

820 mm — taller than about 16% of KTM models.

Fuel capacity79th

13.4 L — larger than about 79% 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.

Wheelbase1,280 mm
This bike

1,280

KTM avg

1,436

11% below average.

Seat height820 mm
This bike

820

KTM avg

895

8% below average.

Ground clearance290 mm
This bike

290

KTM avg

304

5% below average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Single cylinder, four-stroke • 510 cc • Liquid cooled
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,280 mmSeat 820 mmClearance 290 mm
5-speed • 21/7-10 front / 20/11-9 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 21/7-10
Rear tire size 20/11-9
Bore/stroke ratio 1.32:1 (Oversquare)

Engine specifications

Engine type Single cylinder, four-stroke
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. Keihin FCR-MX 39
Fuel control Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
Ignition Kokusan digital
Starter Electric
Lubrication Dry sump, pressure lubrication with 2 Eaton pumps

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 5-speed
Clutch Wet multi-disc clutch, operated hydraulically

Chassis and suspension

Frame Chromoly
Front suspension Ohlins fully adjustable, twin A-arms
Rear suspension Ohlins PDS mono-shock, fully adjustable, swingarm
Front wheel travel 257 mm (10.1 inches)
Rear wheel travel 265 mm (10.4 inches)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Single disc
Rear brakes Single disc
Front tire 21/7-10
Rear tire 20/11-9

Dimensions and weight

Dry weight 163 kg (359.4 lb)
Seat height 820 mm (32.3 inches)
Wheelbase 1,280 mm (50.4 inches)
Ground clearance 290 mm (11.4 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 13.40 L (3.54 US gal)

Other specifications

Exhaust system Aluminum XC w / Spark Arrestor

Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from KTM models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official KTM information before relying on them. Visit the official KTM website.