DS525X 2024 - 2026

At a Glance

Engine

494 cc Parallel Twin (KEL500F / Loncin)

Category

Adventure Tourer

Power

47 HP / 35 kW @ 8,500 rpm

Torque

50.5 N.m @ 7,000 rpm

ABS / TC

2-channel ABS

TFT Display

Color TFT

Fuel Capacity

17.6 L

Engine Code

KEL500F

Cylinder Layout

Parallel twin, DOHC 8-valve, water-cooled

Bore x Stroke

68 x 68 mm

Compression Ratio

11.5:1

Spark Plug

NGK CPR8EA-9 (gap 0.8 - 0.9 mm)

Valve Clearance

Intake 0.13 - 0.19, Exhaust 0.24 - 0.30 mm (cold)

Idle Speed

1,300 +/- 100 rpm

Engine Oil

SAE 10W-40 SL+ - 2.5 L

Coolant

Ethylene glycol (-45 deg C ice point), 1.5 L

Transmission

6-speed, multi-plate wet clutch

Primary Drive

2.029 ratio

Final Drive

2.867 ratio

Fuel System

EFI

Emission Standard

Euro IV

Chain

520 UX, 118 links

Top Speed

170 km/h

Fuel Consumption

<= 4.4 L/100 km

Curb Weight

196 kg

Seat Height

810 / 830 mm (adjustable)

Wheelbase

1,450 mm

Ground Clearance

200 mm

Front Suspension

Inverted fork, Phi 41 mm, 150 mm travel

Rear Suspension

Central monoshock, 145 mm travel

Front Brake

Dual 298 mm disc, 2-piston floating caliper

Rear Brake

Single 240 mm disc, 1-piston floating caliper

Wheels

19" front (2.50) / 17" rear (4.25)

Tires

110/80R19 / 150/70R17

Quick Links

• Service & Maintenance
• Torque Specifications
• Parts Catalog
• Owner Manual (PDF)

Latest Updates

• INFO Page seeded from official spec sheet May 9, 2026