KTM 525 XC ATV vs Polaris Outlaw 525 S (2010)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the KTM 525 XC ATVstacks up against the Polaris Outlaw 525 S. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecKTM 525 XC ATVPolaris Outlaw 525 S
Model year20102010
Price$7,399
Engine510 cc510 cc
Weight168 kg167 kg
Seat height32 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity3.5 L3.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle discDouble disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires21/7-10 / 20/11-9 21/7-10 / 20/10-9

KTM 525 XC ATV vs Polaris Outlaw 525 S — which should you buy?

Picking between the KTM 525 XC ATV and the Polaris Outlaw 525 S usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the KTM 525 XC ATV brings its published horsepower in a 168 kg package, while the Polaris Outlaw 525 S counters with its own power figure at 167 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: