KTM 450 SX vs KTM 525 XC ATV (2012)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the KTM 450 SXstacks up against the KTM 525 XC ATV. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | KTM 450 SX | KTM 525 XC ATV |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2012 | 2010 |
| Price | — | — |
| Engine | 510 cc | 510 cc |
| Weight | 165 kg | 168 kg |
| Seat height | 31 mm | 32 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 2.7 L | 3.5 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | 5-speed | 5-speed |
| Front brakes | Single disc. Floating Wave discs, 4-piston fixed caliper | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Single piston floating caliper | Single disc |
| Tires | 20/7-10 / 20/11-9 | 21/7-10 / 20/11-9 |
KTM 450 SX vs KTM 525 XC ATV — which should you buy?
Picking between the KTM 450 SX and the KTM 525 XC ATV usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the KTM 450 SX brings its published horsepower in a 165 kg package, while the KTM 525 XC ATV counters with its own power figure at 168 kg.
Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: