KTM 525 SMR vs KTM 525 SMC USA (2005)

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

Spec comparison

SpecKTM 525 SMRKTM 525 SMC USA
Model year20052004
Price
Engine510 cc510 cc
Torque43 Nm55 Nm
Weight110 kg106 kg
Seat height34 mm36 mm
Fuel capacity1.9 L1.9 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed4-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires120/70-17 / 160/60-17 120/70-17

KTM 525 SMR vs KTM 525 SMC USA — which should you buy?

Picking between the KTM 525 SMR and the KTM 525 SMC USA usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the KTM 525 SMR brings its published horsepower in a 110 kg package, while the KTM 525 SMC USA counters with its own power figure at 106 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: