Vertemati S 501 E Motard vs KTM 525 SMR (2005)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Vertemati S 501 E Motardstacks up against the KTM 525 SMR. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecVertemati S 501 E MotardKTM 525 SMR
Model year20042005
Price
Engine501 cc510 cc
Torque43 Nm
Weight120 kg110 kg
Seat height34 mm
Fuel capacity2.6 L1.9 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires120/70-17 / 160/60-17 120/70-17 / 160/60-17

Vertemati S 501 E Motard vs KTM 525 SMR — which should you buy?

Picking between the Vertemati S 501 E Motard and the KTM 525 SMR usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Vertemati S 501 E Motard brings its published horsepower in a 120 kg package, while the KTM 525 SMR counters with its own power figure at 110 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: