New fork settings and new Renthal handlebars and grips combined with an easier clutch to make the rider comfortable.

New robot welded frame parts in the swingarm bearing and footrests and a new rear section. The swingarm pivot is claimed to be more stable.

Also new is the exhaust and silencer. The air filter support is new and features new stickers both there and on the rear guard.

Also new is a tripmaster switch and number plate carrier. The 525 EXC now scores SX rims.

• Engine single cylinder, 4-stroke
• Displacement (cc) 510.4
• Bore x stroke (mm) 95 / 72
• Compression ratio 11:01
• Starter kick-starter and E-starter / 4 Ah
• Transmission 6 gears
• Carburetor Keihin MX FCR 39
• Control 4 V / OHC with roller rocker lever
• Lubrication pressure lubrication with 2 Eaton pumps
• Transmission lubrication 1,2 l Motorex Power Synt 4T 10W / 50
• Primary ratio 33 : 76
• Final drive X-ring chain 5/8 x 1/4"
• Cooling liquid cooled
• Clutch wet multi-disc clutch, operated hydraulically
• Ignition Kokusan digital 4K-3B
• Handlebar tapered Magura Ø 28 mm
• Front suspension WP-USD 48 MA
• Rear suspension WP-PDS-shock absorber
• Suspension travel front/rear 300 / 335 mm
• Front / Rear brakes disc brakes 260 / 220 mm
• Front / rear rims 1.60 x 21"; 2.15 x 18" DID
• Front / rear tires 90/90-21"; 140/80-18"
• Transmission 15:45
• Main silencer aluminium
• Steering head angle 63,5°
• Wheel caster 112 mm
• Wheelbase 1481±10 mm
• Ground clearance (unloaded) 385 mm
• Seat height 925 mm
• Fuel capacity approx. 8.5 litres
• Weight (ready to race, no fuel) 117.2 kgs

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