KTM 525 SX Racing vs GAS GAS EC 500F (2024)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the KTM 525 SX Racingstacks up against the GAS GAS EC 500F. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecKTM 525 SX RacingGAS GAS EC 500F
Model year20052024
Price
Engine510 cc511 cc
Weight106 kg112 kg
Seat height36 mm38 mm
Fuel capacity1.9 L2.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission4-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc. Galfer disc ´Wave´ with 2 pistons nissin calliper
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. Galfer disc ´Wave´ with 1 pistons nissin calliper
Tires90/90-21 / 140/80-18

KTM 525 SX Racing vs GAS GAS EC 500F — which should you buy?

Picking between the KTM 525 SX Racing and the GAS GAS EC 500F usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the KTM 525 SX Racing brings its published horsepower in a 106 kg package, while the GAS GAS EC 500F counters with its own power figure at 112 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: