KTM 500 XC-W vs Beta RR 4T 525 (2014)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the KTM 500 XC-Wstacks up against the Beta RR 4T 525. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecKTM 500 XC-WBeta RR 4T 525
Model year20142010
Price
Engine510 cc510 cc
Weight111 kg118 kg
Seat height38 mm37 mm
Fuel capacity2.3 L2.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. Brake calipers on floating bearingsSingle disc. double-piston floating caliper
Rear brakesSingle disc. Brake calipers on floating bearingsSingle disc. single-piston floating caliper
Tires90/90-21 / 140/80-18

KTM 500 XC-W vs Beta RR 4T 525 — which should you buy?

Picking between the KTM 500 XC-W and the Beta RR 4T 525 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the KTM 500 XC-W brings its published horsepower in a 111 kg package, while the Beta RR 4T 525 counters with its own power figure at 118 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: