KTM 640 LC4 SMC Black vs KTM Duke II 640 (2005)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the KTM 640 LC4 SMC Blackstacks up against the KTM Duke II 640. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecKTM 640 LC4 SMC BlackKTM Duke II 640
Model year20052001
Price
Engine625 cc625 cc
Horsepower54 hp55 hp
Torque60 Nm58 Nm
Weight149 kg145 kg
Seat height36 mm34 mm
Fuel capacity3.0 L3.2 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires120/70-17 120/70-HR17 / 160/60-HR17

KTM 640 LC4 SMC Black vs KTM Duke II 640 — which should you buy?

Picking between the KTM 640 LC4 SMC Black and the KTM Duke II 640 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the KTM 640 LC4 SMC Black brings 54 hp in a 149 kg package, while the KTM Duke II 640 counters with 55 hp at 145 kg.

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: