KTM 525 XC vs Polaris Outlaw 525 S (2013)

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

Spec comparison

SpecKTM 525 XCPolaris Outlaw 525 S
Model year20132010
Price$7,399
Engine510 cc510 cc
Weight167 kg
Seat height32 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity3.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed
Front brakesSingle discDouble disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. Floating disc. Single disc
Tires21/7-10 / 20/10-9

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

Picking between the KTM 525 XC and the Polaris Outlaw 525 S 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 S counters with its own power figure at 167 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: