KTM XC 600 E Enduro Sport vs Suzuki GSX 550 ES (1987)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the KTM XC 600 E Enduro Sportstacks up against the Suzuki GSX 550 ES. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecKTM XC 600 E Enduro SportSuzuki GSX 550 ES
Model year19861987
Price
Engine562 cc572 cc
Horsepower34 hp64 hp
Fuel capacity3.7 L4.8 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle discDual disc
Rear brakesExpanding brakeSingle disc
Tires3.00-21 / 130/80-18 100/90-16 / 110/90-18

KTM XC 600 E Enduro Sport vs Suzuki GSX 550 ES — which should you buy?

Picking between the KTM XC 600 E Enduro Sport and the Suzuki GSX 550 ES usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the KTM XC 600 E Enduro Sport brings 34 hp, while the Suzuki GSX 550 ES counters with 64 hp.

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: