525 EXC Racing

2004 KTM 525 EXC Racing Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around KTM's enduro - offroad motorcycle platform, the 2004 KTM 525 EXC Racing features a 510.4 cc (31.1 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 61 HP (44.5 kW) at 8,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 119.5 HP per liter, the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.

On the scales, the 525 EXC Racing measures 117.2 kg (258 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.52 HP/kg (1.92 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 925 mm (36.4 in) seat height — reflecting a long-travel chassis stance that favors ground clearance and off-pavement control, combined with a 1,481 mm (58.3 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 8.5-liter (2.2 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 180 km/h (112 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's KTM archive, this model family spans 5 indexed model years from 2003 to 2007, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.