KTM 525 XC vs KTM 450 SX (2013)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the KTM 525 XCstacks up against the KTM 450 SX. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecKTM 525 XCKTM 450 SX
Model year20132012
Price
Engine510 cc510 cc
Weight165 kg
Seat height32 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity2.7 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc. Floating Wave discs, 4-piston fixed caliper
Rear brakesSingle disc. Floating disc. Single disc. Single piston floating caliper
Tires20/7-10 / 20/11-9

KTM 525 XC vs KTM 450 SX — which should you buy?

Picking between the KTM 525 XC and the KTM 450 SX usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the KTM 525 XC brings its published horsepower, while the KTM 450 SX counters with its own power figure at 165 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: