KTM 525 XC vs Honda FourTrax Foreman Rubicon 4x4 (2023)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the KTM 525 XCstacks up against the Honda FourTrax Foreman Rubicon 4x4. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecKTM 525 XCHonda FourTrax Foreman Rubicon 4x4
Model year20132023
Price$9,199
Engine510 cc518 cc
Weight316 kg
Seat height32 mm36 mm
Fuel capacity3.9 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. Floating disc. Double disc
Tires25/8-12 / 25/8-12

KTM 525 XC vs Honda FourTrax Foreman Rubicon 4x4 — which should you buy?

Picking between the KTM 525 XC and the Honda FourTrax Foreman Rubicon 4x4 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the KTM 525 XC brings its published horsepower, while the Honda FourTrax Foreman Rubicon 4x4 counters with its own power figure at 316 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: