KTM 450 SX vs Polaris Outlaw 525 IRS (2012)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the KTM 450 SXstacks up against the Polaris Outlaw 525 IRS. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | KTM 450 SX | Polaris Outlaw 525 IRS |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2012 | 2011 |
| Price | — | $7,699 |
| Engine | 510 cc | 510 cc |
| Weight | 165 kg | 177 kg |
| Seat height | 31 mm | 32 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 2.7 L | 3.0 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | 5-speed | 5-speed |
| Front brakes | Single disc. Floating Wave discs, 4-piston fixed caliper | Double disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Single piston floating caliper | Single disc |
| Tires | 20/7-10 / 20/11-9 | 21/7-10 / 20/10-10 |
KTM 450 SX vs Polaris Outlaw 525 IRS — which should you buy?
Picking between the KTM 450 SX and the Polaris Outlaw 525 IRS usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the KTM 450 SX brings its published horsepower in a 165 kg package, while the Polaris Outlaw 525 IRS counters with its own power figure at 177 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: