KTM 525 SX vs KTM 520 EXC Racing (2006)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the KTM 525 SXstacks up against the KTM 520 EXC Racing. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecKTM 525 SXKTM 520 EXC Racing
Model year20062000
Price
Engine510 cc510 cc
Weight106 kg112 kg
Seat height36 mm36 mm
Fuel capacity1.9 L2.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission4-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires80/100-21 / 110/90-19

KTM 525 SX vs KTM 520 EXC Racing — which should you buy?

Picking between the KTM 525 SX and the KTM 520 EXC Racing usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the KTM 525 SX brings its published horsepower in a 106 kg package, while the KTM 520 EXC Racing counters with its own power figure at 112 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: