KTM 525 XC vs Polaris Outlaw 525 IRS (2013)

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

Spec comparison

SpecKTM 525 XCPolaris Outlaw 525 IRS
Model year20132011
Price$7,699
Engine510 cc510 cc
Weight177 kg
Seat height32 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity3.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed
Front brakesSingle discDouble disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. Floating disc. Single disc
Tires21/7-10 / 20/10-10

KTM 525 XC vs Polaris Outlaw 525 IRS — which should you buy?

Picking between the KTM 525 XC and the Polaris Outlaw 525 IRS usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the KTM 525 XC brings its published horsepower, while the Polaris Outlaw 525 IRS counters with its own power figure at 177 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: