KTM EXC 525 vs Husqvarna FE 501 Heritage (2023)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the KTM EXC 525stacks up against the Husqvarna FE 501 Heritage. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecKTM EXC 525Husqvarna FE 501 Heritage
Model year20032023
Price
Engine510 cc511 cc
Horsepower61 hp
Torque61 Nm
Weight108 kg
Seat height37 mm
Fuel capacity2.3 L2.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. Wave disk.
Rear brakesSingle disc. Wave disk.
Tires90/90-21 / 140/80-18

KTM EXC 525 vs Husqvarna FE 501 Heritage — which should you buy?

Picking between the KTM EXC 525 and the Husqvarna FE 501 Heritage usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the KTM EXC 525 brings 61 hp, while the Husqvarna FE 501 Heritage counters with its own power figure at 108 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: