The KTM 525 XC motorcycle specifications include a 510.4 cc (31.14 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 168 kg (370.4 lb).
Key specifications
How the KTM 525 XC 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.
About 8% lower than the KTM database average. Around the 16th percentile across KTM models.
About 27% larger than the KTM database average. Around the 79th 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.
820 mm — taller than about 16% of KTM models.
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.
1,280
1,436
11% below average.
820
895
8% below average.
290
304
5% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 21/7-10 |
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| Rear tire size | 20/11-9 |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.32:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 2011 |
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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 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Keihin FCR MX 39 |
| Starter | Electric |
| Lubrication | Dry sump, pressure lubrication with 2 Eaton pumps |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
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| Clutch | Wet mDouble disk clutch, operated hydraulically |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Chromoly |
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| Front suspension | WP fully adjustable, twin A-arms |
| Rear suspension | WP PDS mono-shock, fully adjustable, swingarm |
| Front wheel travel | 275 mm (10.8 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 272 mm (10.7 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc. Magura floating WAVE discs, 4-piston fixed caliper |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc. Magura disc, single piston floating caliper |
| Front tire | 21/7-10 |
| Rear tire | 20/11-9 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 168 kg (370.4 lb) |
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| 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) |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Orange/black |
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| Exhaust system | Aluminum XC |
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