KTM 525 MXC USA vs KTM 525 MXC Desert Racing (2005)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the KTM 525 MXC USAstacks up against the KTM 525 MXC Desert Racing. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecKTM 525 MXC USAKTM 525 MXC Desert Racing
Model year20052005
Price
Engine510 cc510 cc
Weight113 kg115 kg
Seat height36 mm36 mm
Fuel capacity3.4 L3.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc

KTM 525 MXC USA vs KTM 525 MXC Desert Racing — which should you buy?

Picking between the KTM 525 MXC USA and the KTM 525 MXC Desert Racing usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the KTM 525 MXC USA brings its published horsepower in a 113 kg package, while the KTM 525 MXC Desert Racing counters with its own power figure at 115 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: