KTM 525 XC Desert Racing vs Sherco 5.1i 4T Enduro (2007)

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

Spec comparison

SpecKTM 525 XC Desert RacingSherco 5.1i 4T Enduro
Model year20072007
Price
Engine510 cc510 cc
Weight114 kg109 kg
Seat height36 mm35 mm
Fuel capacity3.4 L2.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires90/90-21 / 140/80-18

KTM 525 XC Desert Racing vs Sherco 5.1i 4T Enduro — which should you buy?

Picking between the KTM 525 XC Desert Racing and the Sherco 5.1i 4T Enduro usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the KTM 525 XC Desert Racing brings its published horsepower in a 114 kg package, while the Sherco 5.1i 4T Enduro counters with its own power figure at 109 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: