Built around KTM's enduro - offroad motorcycle platform, the 2004 KTM 625 SXC pairs a 625 cc (38.1 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 60 HP (43.8 kW) at 6,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 45 Nm (33.2 lb-ft) at 3,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 96 HP per liter and a 2,500 rpm working window between peak torque (3,500 rpm) and peak power (6,000 rpm), 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 625 SXC measures 132 kg (291 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.45 HP/kg (2.2 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 980 mm (38.6 in) seat height — reflecting a long-travel chassis stance that favors ground clearance and off-pavement control, combined with a 1,510 mm (59.4 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 9-liter (2.4 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
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.
Specific Output
96 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.45 HP/kg (2.2 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
3,500–6,000 rpm
Standover Height
980 mm (38.6 in)
Engine
Displacement625.0 ccm (38.14 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power60.0 HP (43.8 kW)) @ 6000 RPM
Torque45.0 Nm (4.6 kgf-m or 33.2 ft.lbs) @ 3500 RPM
Compression11.5:1
Bore x Stroke101.0 x 78.0 mm (4.0 x 3.1 inches)
Fuel SystemCarburettor. Keihin, 41mm
Fuel ControlSingle Overhead Cams (SOHC)
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
Chassis
Frame TypeChromium-molybdenum, power-coated
Trail63 mm (2.5 inches)
Front SuspensionWP-USD 43 MA
Front Travel295 mm (11.6 inches)
Rear SuspensionTwin Sided Swing Arm. WP monoshock
Rear Travel320 mm (12.6 inches)
Wheelbase1510 mm (59.4 inches)
Ground Clearance360 mm (14.2 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre90/90-R21
Rear Tyre140/80-R18
Front BrakesSingle disc
Front Brake Ø260 mm (10.2 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc
Rear Brake Ø220 mm (8.7 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight132.0 kg (291.0 pounds)
Power/Weight0.4545 HP/kg
Seat Height980 mm (38.6 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Alt. Seat Height675 mm (26.6 inches) If adjustable, highest setting.
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Weight
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
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