KTM 525 XC ATV - Specifications & Review

525 XC ATV

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Articleid99843
CategoryATV
MakeKTM
Model525 XC ATV
Year2010

Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels

FrametypeChromoly
FrontbrakesSingle disc
Frontbrakesdiameter180 mm (7.1 inches)
FrontsuspensionWP fully adjustable, twin A-arms
Fronttyre21/7-10
Frontwheeltravel275 mm (10.8 inches)
RearbrakesSingle disc
Rearbrakesdiameter200 mm (7.9 inches)
RearsuspensionWP PDS mono-shock, fully adjustable, swingarm
Reartyre20/11-9
Rearwheeltravel272 mm (10.7 inches)

Engine & Transmission

Borexstroke95.0 x 72.0 mm (3.7 x 2.8 inches)
ClutchWet mDouble disk clutch, operated hydraulically
Compression11.0:1
CoolingsystemLiquid
Displacement510.40 ccm (31.14 cubic inches)
EnginedetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
ExhaustsystemAluminum XC
FuelsystemCarburettor. Keihin FCR MX 39
Gearbox5-speed
IgnitionKokusan digital
LubricationsystemDry sump, pressure lubrication with 2 Eaton pumps
Valvespercylinder4

Other Specifications

ColoroptionsOrange
StarterElectric

Physical Measures & Capacities

Dryweight168.0 kg (370.4 pounds)
Fuelcapacity13.40 litres (3.54 gallons)
Groundclearance290 mm (11.4 inches)
Seatheight820 mm (32.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.

About KTM

Country of Origin: Austria
Founder: Hans Trunkenpolz (later joined by Ernst Kronreif)
Best Known For: Off-road/enduro supremacy, Dakar wins, Duke/RC streetbikes, and READY TO RACE ethos

Company History

KTM evolved from a postwar repair shop into a racing juggernaut by treating competition as R&D. Lightweight two-strokes made the brand a force in motocross and enduro; later four-strokes and advanced electronics cemented dominance. Dakar Rally victories showcased reliability under extreme conditions and fed the Adventure lineup—bikes that balance long-travel composure with startling pace. On the street, the Duke and RC families brought razor geometry and punchy singles/twins to license tiers worldwide, while the 1290 Super Duke and Adventure pushed the IMU-aided edge of performance. Corporate agility—acquisitions, platform sharing with Husqvarna/GASGAS—expanded reach without blurring identity. Historically, KTM changed expectations for chassis feedback and electronics integration in dirt and on road, proving that orange-painted ferocity could also be precise. The brand’s throughline is simple: build light, communicate grip, and let riders go fast safely. Few companies have turned a color and a slogan into such a reliable proxy for results.

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