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525 XC

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2013 KTM 525 XC Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around KTM's atv motorcycle platform, the 2013 KTM 525 XC utilizes a 510 cc (31.1 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke layout. Internal engine geometry specifies a bore and stroke of 95.0 x 72.0 mm (3.7 x 2.8 inches).

Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 820 mm (32.3 in) seat height — resulting in a taller command-style riding posture suited to medium-to-tall inseams, combined with a 1,280 mm (50.4 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry.

Within MotoLibrary's KTM archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 2011 to 2013, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.

Standover Height
820 mm (32.3 in)
Engine
Displacement 510.0 ccm (31.12 cubic inches)
Engine Type Single cylinder, four-stroke
Engine Details Single cylinder, four-stroke
Bore x Stroke 95.0 x 72.0 mm (3.7 x 2.8 inches)
Ignition Contactless, controlled, fully electronic ignition system with digital ignition timing adjustment, type Kokusan
Lubrication Forced oil lubrication with 2 Eaton pumps
Cooling Liquid
Transmission
Clutch Wet multi-disc clutch / hydraulically operated
Driveline 5/8 x 1/4
Chassis
Frame Type Double-cradle frame made from chrome-molybdenum steel tubing, powder-coated
Front Suspension Independent wheels suspension with double wishbone
Front Travel 275 mm (10.8 inches)
Rear Suspension Rigid axle
Rear Travel 272 mm (10.7 inches)
Wheelbase 1280 mm (50.4 inches)
Ground Clearance 290 mm (11.4 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Brakes Single disc
Rear Brakes Single disc. Floating disc.
Dimensions & Weight
Seat Height 820 mm (32.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Other
Starter Electric
Color Options Orange
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