TGB Blade 525SE vs KTM 525 XC (2013)

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

Spec comparison

SpecTGB Blade 525SEKTM 525 XC
Model year20102013
Price
Engine503 cc510 cc
Horsepower42 hp
Weight332 kg
Seat height36 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity4.8 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. Floating disc.

TGB Blade 525SE vs KTM 525 XC — which should you buy?

Picking between the TGB Blade 525SE and the KTM 525 XC usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the TGB Blade 525SE brings 42 hp in a 332 kg package, while the KTM 525 XC counters with its own power figure.

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: