Sherco SM 4.5i-F vs TM Racing SMX 450 F Competition (2009)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Sherco SM 4.5i-Fstacks up against the TM Racing SMX 450 F Competition. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecSherco SM 4.5i-FTM Racing SMX 450 F Competition
Model year20092008
Price
Engine449 cc449 cc
Weight109 kg
Seat height35 mm
Fuel capacity2.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. BremoSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. bremoSingle disc
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 150/60-ZR17

Sherco SM 4.5i-F vs TM Racing SMX 450 F Competition — which should you buy?

Picking between the Sherco SM 4.5i-F and the TM Racing SMX 450 F Competition usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Sherco SM 4.5i-F brings its published horsepower in a 109 kg package, while the TM Racing SMX 450 F Competition 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: