KTM 525 EXC as an adventure bike?

[@jimcummins1893]

Great video. My 2007 525EXC is my favorite bike of all time!!! This video is part of what pushed me to set the 525 up as an ultra-light adv rig... and I'm loving it!!!

[@sin_rodeos]

And your coment inspire me to get one exc as a adv bike

[@chrispeters3337]

And your comment is why i brought a ktm 525​@@sin_rodeos

[@scriibyy1763]

Do you have instagram or pictures of the bike? 😅

[@lumpasaurus4431]

I have a 01 520 mxc that i titled for the road and it's so much fun. I love that bike

[@agentleman7469]

Collecting my 2005 525 EXC tomorrow. It's converted to SM with SM Pro wheels. Not dual sport at all but it's the bike!! What a great bike!

[@user-xn2up8re8k]

what are you paying for it? i am going to pickup a 05 525 exc soon as well. The one im going for has regualr dirt tires on

[@jacobg5122]

​@@user-xn2up8re8k I paid $3200 for mine last year, same year and model. But I'm in Colorado where the used bike market is all over the place so I have no idea if that was a good price

[@Britishshooter]

I crossed the USA on the extended TAT 7,350 miles on a KTM690ER in 2015 and on the way I met several Yanks who used their KTM500EXC'S as long range adventure bikes changing the oil every 1200 to 1500 miles or so. All of their bikes had done over12,000 miles on the same piston. As long as the air filter is cleaned daily in bad conditions 1500 mile oil changes should be no issue at all. ARiemann and friend rode two 500 EXC's 5,500 miles with no oil or filter changes from Austria to Egypt (kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5m6g2ign6ytnK8) and when KTM stripped the engines down they barely even needed new rings.

[@ShayneMicchia]

The maintenance issues you mentioned are fantasy. Topping up the oil every 80 miles or so? Only engine is shot or have an oil leak! Valve needing adjusting after a trip? Only if it's a 10,000 km trip!

[@colindgrant]

He said ‘stopping every 80 miles or so for fuel’, not oil. But I agree they do not have to be constantly serviced like so many people think. -530 EXC owner

[@BATTOUSAIBEATS]

@@colindgrant “and topping your oil off almost as much” I think he’s referring to if you’re driving it wide open for those while 80 miles, ie driving on the freeway.

[@nickg2431]

I OWN one.Change oil every 100L of fuel .Clean air filter every ride if very dusty or2-3 rides normal dusty.Dont thrash the pants off it on road change smooth and early.Thats the main things

[@MrBriansAmazingWorld]

Absolutely love my 06 525exc and would love to do a long adventure in the US on it one day!

[@alkydah6741]

Hope you see this. I have, and will keep, a KLR650 and I love it but it's heavy af in Florida sand. I have a chance to buy a street legal 2006 525exc says it has a slight low rpm hesitation so suggesting carb cleaning or kit. For about $2500. Want it for mostly dirt around Florida, which means sand. I'm 6'4" and 250lbs is this a good fit?

[@MrBriansAmazingWorld]

Yes I'm 6'1" and it is a big tall bike. Get it.

[@shsjsjsjsjsi6479]

I love how the 525 looks and i have a become. Infatuated on getting one but I don’t know about long term reliability vs a 450 yammi I will be turning into sm trim

[@vanhap]

Al Kydah.. I own a 2005 525exe. It sat for many years and the fuel turned into tarnish. After I finally went though cleaning the carb it now runs perfect. Im 6,1 and love the raw power and size.

[@MrBriansAmazingWorld]

@@vanhap I had the same problem. Even running non ethnol gas it gummed up. Once cleaned it was good as new. Awesome machine!

[@PetterIvarsson]

Lovely idea! I will look for one. I have done long adventure-rides on a 250 and the only thing I missed was displacement.

[@andrecosta9e]

I use my 525 XC (where XC means it came directly with a 13liters tank) for quite hard strolls: on average 300 kilometers on tarmac and 400km of real offroad in a single day. Compared to my 950 Lc8 Adv, the 525 lacks horsepower and comfort but it's 100kg lighter😁😂💪👍👍

[@Haakonz02]

I got a ktm 525xc 2012 (atv) but same enigne with reverse, i love it! Just changed piston and valves when i bought it ,just to be safe😀

[@DarrenMalone253]

Missed out on buying my old DR 650 modded. Now looking at an 06 525 with 4500 miles only really concern is no sub frame for soft luggage and hope the seat won’t kill me I’m 61 250

[@GeekMediaLtd]

I rode mine for 2 weeks around the UK with kriega soft luggage on the back. No issues! That seat will always be a bit of a challenge tho !

[@konarider1215]

Wrap and some sheepskins over the seat one on top of the other that’s where I’ve got on mine

[@brunosousa1977]

Iam trying to check diference between 525 and the 530

[@bve7397]

Not much at all, the 530 just looks little better imo

[@PetterIvarsson]

Search the internet. The 530 had som issues with oil cooling etc but they can be solved out with some mechanical skills.

[@Luukvlaarhoven]

Wouldn’t a 640 lc4 be a more reliable (and maybe a little less fun) option?

[@GeekMediaLtd]

640 is a great bike, our producer Tom did the dawn to dusk on one a few years back, but they are rare and a bit of a classic now, it would be far less painful to damage a 525!

[@Luukvlaarhoven]

@@GeekMediaLtd thanks for the replay! i'm going with a 525 06 now, your video definitely helped making that decision.

[@ShayneMicchia]

The 525 getting close to a collectible classic

[@kerrydunn7760]

After purchasing your chosen 400/450/525 invest in some front wheel bearings rocky going tends to wear them out Some brake pads front and back are a good investment 525 is a handful in tight going so mind were you ride unless your name is David knight I think the later model 2004 onwards with the single down pipe has a lower sub frame for if like me your to short these steeds improved on the original cylinder head and barrel huqsvarna and husaberg arrangement and have three oil filters but only around a litre engine gearbox oil capacity By the way kTM bought out Husaberg for a replacement of there LC4 engine design Nearly all the these bikes way the same but the difference due to enersure is incredible bigger the capacity the heavier the bike feels hell of a difference The 400/450 were the weapon of choice for many a rider competitor way back when The engines are reliable and strong but there getting a bit now so would needed a rebuild for sure I’ve road the 250 a bit slow The 400 very competent The 450 prob my fav not to over the top The 525 is awesome out in the open trail ridding but steer clear of any tech stuff and don’t go in the woods Mr average well a kTM 250exc T2 is more bike than most people need fast light lugs and doesn’t stall But that 525 makes you feel like a champion till you fall off

[@luuko656]

Hi all, im looking to buy a KTM 2001 EXC to use for weekend Offroad and now and then work traffic...Maybe a 80km per week max, is it a ok idea to buy this bike?

[@carelrossouw7838]

Did you buy it.What did you think

[@Built4Riding]

Reminds me of a enterance to top gear

[@azwildman5324]

I ride mine on single track... Whatever you're into

[@niculaandrei592]

What gearing for adventure?

[@NZ2STROKE]

14/48 works well

[@jimcummins1893]

I go with 15/48.

[@zhuliu]

Is the gear ratio wide?

[@gixxer7907]

Capable of 90mph? Ive had 115mph out of my 525. Never had to top up on oil either on my 450 exc rfs or my 525. Only oil changes every 15-20 hours and your ready to rip!

[@riderktm16]

it's a 2007

[@robkimmons7589]

Why in the world did we not hear the f’n bike in this very well shot and produced short? The music was over done/over dramatic and we never heard the dang-do throat of the thing. I have an 03’. Best thing ever.

[@GeekMediaLtd]

Honestly.... really really windy day and we don't like recording sound elsewhere and overlaying as people they say we are faking it. You are right though, it sounds great!

[@jayinla228]

When will we get the teleporting tutorial? Jk cool vid do you recommend any upgrades on the 525?

[@cocoguardian6679]

How tall are u?

[@OldManTony]

Metal fatigue was first discovered in the 1950s in the Comet, forgive me if I'm wrong, but wasn't that an aircraft with lots of rivets 😉

[@pretzlsaremakingmethirsty3473]

1829 - Wilhelm Arnold discovered metal fatigue in iron chains used in mines

[@jerogabriel1871]

How many kms to change oil??

[@nobodyc4r3s]

15hrs, about 500-1000kms depends on use

[@FEGTTTSDH]

Julito a guy known in forum have a KTM 525 you can find in advrider, he changes the oil every 2000 miles, of course the bike is for travel, not any close to race use

[@ernreeders1487]

Standing up helps.

[@johna6968]

Something looks out of line with that 525..

[@Nick-ip7ks]

the black forks dont look good with the orange bike. I think if it was gold/silver with black fork guards it would look sick.

[@Altie8]

yes

[@deadpool4385]

Servicing is the turn off.

[@stephen1133]

There is a guy who has been going round the world on his 500. 'braaping kiwi' on Instagram. I think he has done the top end once so far in 50k miles or more.

[@C_R_O_M________]

These service intervals are for racing....

[@Hartzell88]

lol dude does not know how to ride thats for sure

[@TheRealCristianLuca]

I don't want to buy orange.