Sherco 5.1i Enduro vs KTM 525 MXC Desert Racing (2006)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Sherco 5.1i Endurostacks up against the KTM 525 MXC Desert Racing. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecSherco 5.1i EnduroKTM 525 MXC Desert Racing
Model year20062005
Price
Engine510 cc510 cc
Weight109 kg115 kg
Seat height35 mm36 mm
Fuel capacity2.3 L3.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc

Sherco 5.1i Enduro vs KTM 525 MXC Desert Racing — which should you buy?

Picking between the Sherco 5.1i Enduro and the KTM 525 MXC Desert Racing usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Sherco 5.1i Enduro brings its published horsepower in a 109 kg package, while the KTM 525 MXC Desert Racing counters with its own power figure at 115 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: