KTM 525 SMC USA Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The KTM 525 SMC USA motorcycle specifications include a 510.4 cc (31.14 cu in) engine, a 4-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 106.3 kg (234.4 lb).

Key specifications

2004Year released
510 ccDisplacement
55.0 Nm @ 5,500 rpmTorque
106.3 kgDry weight
914 mmSeat height
7 LFuel tank
1,481 mmWheelbase
321 mmGround clearance

How the KTM 525 SMC USA 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 height914 mm
Low 607 mmAverage 895 mmHigh 992 mm

Very close to the KTM database average. Around the 46th percentile across KTM models.

Fuel capacity7 L
Low 2 LAverage 10.6 LHigh 23 L

About 34% smaller than the KTM database average. Around the 17th 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 height46th

914 mm — taller than about 46% of KTM models.

Fuel capacity17th

7 L — larger than about 17% 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.

Overall width525 mm
This bike

525

KTM avg

649

19% below average.

Overall height525 mm
This bike

525

KTM avg

702

25% below average.

Wheelbase1,481 mm
This bike

1,481

KTM avg

1,436

3% above average.

Seat height914 mm
This bike

914

KTM avg

895

Close to average.

Ground clearance321 mm
This bike

321

KTM avg

304

6% above average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

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

Wheelbase 1,481 mmSeat 914 mmClearance 321 mm
4-speed • Chain (final drive)

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 120/70-17
Front tire width 120 mm
Front tire aspect ratio 70%
Front rim diameter 17 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.32:1 (Oversquare)

Model information

Year released 2004

Engine specifications

Engine type Single cylinder, four-stroke
Displacement 510.4 cc (31.14 cu in)
Torque 55.0 Nm (5.6 kgf-m or 40.6 ft.lbs) @ 5,500 rpm
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 4-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)

Chassis and suspension

Frame Chromium molybdenum
Front suspension WP-USD 48/26 MA/PA
Rear suspension WP-PDS-DA shock absorber

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Single disc
Rear brakes Single disc
Front tire 120/70-17

Dimensions and weight

Dry weight 106.3 kg (234.4 lb)
Seat height 914 mm (36.0 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 321 mm (12.6 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 7.00 L (1.85 US gal)

Other specifications

Color options Orange
Comments Available in the US only.

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.