KTM EXC 525 vs KTM 500 XCF-W (2022)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the KTM EXC 525stacks up against the KTM 500 XCF-W. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecKTM EXC 525KTM 500 XCF-W
Model year20032022
Price$11,390
Engine510 cc511 cc
Horsepower61 hp
Torque61 Nm
Weight107 kg
Seat height37 mm
Fuel capacity2.3 L2.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle disc

KTM EXC 525 vs KTM 500 XCF-W — which should you buy?

Picking between the KTM EXC 525 and the KTM 500 XCF-W usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the KTM EXC 525 brings 61 hp, while the KTM 500 XCF-W counters with its own power figure at 107 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: