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2004KTM 525 SX Racing

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The 2004 KTM 525 SX Racing is a high-performance motocross machine built for competitive off-road riders seeking raw power and aggressive handling. Its potent 510cc liquid-cooled four-stroke engine delivers impressive torque, while the lightweight 105.8kg chassis enables sharp cornering and rapid acceleration. Best known for its winning race heritage, this bike excels in sand and soft terrain conditions.

Capacity
510.4 ccm
Engine
Single
Gearbox
4-speed
Dry weight
105.8 kg
Seat height
925 mm
Power
56.1 HP (41.3 kW)
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What’s new for the 2004 KTM 525 SX Racing

vs the 2003
Spec20032004
Dry weight 107.0 kg (235.9 pounds) 105.8 kg (233.2 pounds)
Other years 2003 2004 2005

How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested
Speed 59Agility 95Comfort 30Off-road 98Touring 10Road manners 25
Off-road & trail98%
Cornering85%
City riding10%
Daily riding8%
Touring8%
Two-up0%
Track40%
Best for
Built purely for motocross racing, it excels at jumps, berms, and rough closed-course terrain rather than any form of street use.
Built for
Sharp, explosive, and razor-focused, this bike rewards aggressive inputs with rapid direction changes and strong acceleration out of corners.
Not ideal for
This is not suitable for commuting, touring, carrying a passenger, or any rider seeking comfort and low-maintenance road use.

Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.

Will it fit you?

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At 925mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will not reach the ground comfortably on the 2004 KTM 525 SX Racing, with a cramped knee angle of around 80 degrees and an upright riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Full specifications

Engine
Capacity
510.4 ccm
Power
56.1 HP (41.3 kW)
Engine type
Single
Power/weight ratio
0.5302 HP/kg (dry)
Bore x stroke
95.0 x 72.0 mm
Compression
11.0:1
Cooling system
Liquid
Fuel system
Carburettor
Starting
Kick
Ignition
Kokusan digital 4K-3A
Lubrication system
Pressure lubrication with 2 Eaton pumps
Transmission
Gearbox
4-speed
Transmission type
Manual
Final drive
Chain
Clutch
Wet multi-disc clutch, operated hydraulically
Dimensions & weight
Wheelbase
1481 mm
Overall width
525 mm
Seat height
925 mm
Dry weight
105.8 kg
Fuel capacity
7.00 litres
Ground clearance
380 mm
Chassis & suspension
Frame
Chromium molybdenum
Front suspension
WP-USD 48/26 MA/PA
Rear suspension
WP-PDS-DA shock absorber
Front wheel travel
300 mm
Rear wheel travel
335 mm
Rake (fork angle)
24.0°
Trail
64 mm
Brakes & wheels
Front brakes
Single disc
Front brakes diameter
216 mm
Rear brakes
Single disc
Rear brakes diameter
260 mm
Front tyre
80/100-21
Rear tyre
110/90-19
Other
Color options
Orange

Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.

What changed, year to year

Differences highlighted
Specification 200320042005
Capacity 510 cc 510 cc 510 cc
Dry weight 107 kg 106 kg 106 kg
Seat height 925 mm 925 mm 925 mm
Fuel capacity 7 L 7 L 7 L

Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.

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Common questions

What is the engine size of the KTM 525 SX Racing?

The 2004 KTM 525 SX Racing has a Capacity of 510.4 ccm (31.15 cubic inches).

What engine power does the KTM 525 SX Racing have?

The 2004 KTM 525 SX Racing has a Power of 56.1 HP (41.3 kW).

How many gears does the KTM 525 SX Racing have?

The 2004 KTM 525 SX Racing has a Gearbox of 4-speed.

How much does the KTM 525 SX Racing weigh?

The 2004 KTM 525 SX Racing has a Dry weight of 105.8 kg (233.2 pounds).

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