Sherco SM 5.1i-F vs KTM 525 SMC USA (2009)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Sherco SM 5.1i-Fstacks up against the KTM 525 SMC USA. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecSherco SM 5.1i-FKTM 525 SMC USA
Model year20092004
Price
Engine510 cc510 cc
Torque55 Nm
Weight109 kg106 kg
Seat height35 mm36 mm
Fuel capacity2.0 L1.9 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed4-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. BremoSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. bremoSingle disc
Tires3.50-17 / 5.00-17 120/70-17

Sherco SM 5.1i-F vs KTM 525 SMC USA — which should you buy?

Picking between the Sherco SM 5.1i-F and the KTM 525 SMC USA usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Sherco SM 5.1i-F brings its published horsepower in a 109 kg package, while the KTM 525 SMC USA counters with its own power figure at 106 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: