KTM 525 SMC USA vs TM Racing SMM 530F (2016)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the KTM 525 SMC USAstacks up against the TM Racing SMM 530F. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecKTM 525 SMC USATM Racing SMM 530F
Model year20042016
Price
Engine510 cc528 cc
Torque55 Nm
Weight106 kg
Seat height36 mm
Fuel capacity1.9 L2.2 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission4-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc. Bremo, wave disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. Nissin, wave disc
Tires120/70-17 120/70-ZR17 / 150/60-ZR17

KTM 525 SMC USA vs TM Racing SMM 530F — which should you buy?

Picking between the KTM 525 SMC USA and the TM Racing SMM 530F usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the KTM 525 SMC USA brings its published horsepower in a 106 kg package, while the TM Racing SMM 530F counters with its own power figure.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: