Model(s) covered: 2004 KTM EXC 525 Racing
Lately, KTM has made a concerted effort to improve its reputation in the off-road market. An all-new line of MXers debuted in August of '03 and were heralded as the best bikes to ever come from the ever-growing Austrian manufacturer. But it's the enduro market where KTM's foundation was laid, claiming a number of off-road championships in '03, making our team of test riders anxious to ride KTM's 525EXC.
Our first mission for the 4-stroke 525 was the woodsy OHV area around John's Peak in Southern Oregon.
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