Sherco 5.1 4T Supermotard vs KTM 525 SMR (2008)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Sherco 5.1 4T Supermotardstacks up against the KTM 525 SMR. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecSherco 5.1 4T SupermotardKTM 525 SMR
Model year20082005
Price
Engine510 cc510 cc
Torque43 Nm
Weight109 kg110 kg
Seat height34 mm
Fuel capacity2.3 L1.9 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. BremoSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. bremoSingle disc
Tires120/70-17 / 160/60-17

Sherco 5.1 4T Supermotard vs KTM 525 SMR — which should you buy?

Picking between the Sherco 5.1 4T Supermotard and the KTM 525 SMR usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Sherco 5.1 4T Supermotard brings its published horsepower in a 109 kg package, while the KTM 525 SMR counters with its own power figure at 110 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: