According to the specs, the KTM 525 EXC-G seat height is 36.42 inches and with the low seat it would be 35.63 inches. So there ya go.

Aren't I a stinker

 

Well, I guess I need an even shorter bike if the suspension does not sag because I get on these things all the time (Highland Park where we ride is a dealer) and mylegs are at least 2-3" too short. When I got on the awesome Husqvarna 250 and 450 my feet were not even close to touching. Nice try!

 

I also looked at the Aprilia 450 and the huskys 450s and they were both awesome bikes but the seat height is way too high! I am 5'7 with a 30" inseam so those bike are too tall for me... I guess I will have to wait and see what Honda, Yamaha, brings to the table. Hopefully they will keep us short people in mind.......lol..

 

I made a big mistake today. I sat on a 2007 KTM 525 EXC. Yep, that was a big mistake. I can't stop thinking about that bike.

From what I can tell, it is not much, if any, taller at the seat than the KLX250S. I can't touch flat-footed on the KLX and while the KTM 525 was might be a hair taller, I felt completely comfortable on it - I could touch both sides easily.

The only problem with that bike is that it is $8300. But ... I don't think it would need any upgrades as all the stock parts and equipment are top shelf stuff.

I was also thinking about the Husqvarna TE bikes which are similar. While I haven't seen one up close in person let along sat on one, I think they are a good bit taller at the seat, at least based on their specs. But one thing that draws me more to the KTM's beyond that is that the TE's list the compression ration at almost 13:1 while the KTM's are 11:1 like the KLX. I know it's not the only determining factor, but the higher compression ratio generally indicate a higher strung engine that is working harder for the higher performance, and maybe higher maintenance and shorter valve life. That's just a general feeling I have, I don't any of that for sure. But I'd generally lean to the lower compression engine being the more reliable and lower maintenance.

Anyway ... that KTM 525EXC felt really great, and not appreciably taller than the KLX.

 

My friend rides a 525 exc and it is the same height as mine. We have had them side by side many times and I cant tellwhich is taller. Very nice bike with TONS of power. I think his bike actually weighs less than mine. I have better cammo though. If not for the Muzzy you would never know I'm there.

 

I wish Yamaha/Honda would pull a KTM and have their enduro bikes just barely street legal. They already are equipped with AIS for smog compliance, and have pretty quiet exhausts. Maybe its the next 10% required to get street legal that costs them too much in power... I can't say I know the details on it.

Im just thankful Colorado has some slack laws to get a bike dual sported