TM Racing FT 450Fi Flat Track vs Sherco SM 4.5i-F Black Panther (2016)

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

Spec comparison

SpecTM Racing FT 450Fi Flat TrackSherco SM 4.5i-F Black Panther
Model year20162011
Price
Engine449 cc449 cc
Weight109 kg
Seat height35 mm
Fuel capacity2.2 L2.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. Wave disk with Brembo pump and radial caliperSingle disc. Bremo
Rear brakesSingle disc. Wave disk with Nissin pump and caliperSingle disc. bremo
Tires120/70-19 / 150/60-19 3.50-17 / 5.00-17

TM Racing FT 450Fi Flat Track vs Sherco SM 4.5i-F Black Panther — which should you buy?

Picking between the TM Racing FT 450Fi Flat Track and the Sherco SM 4.5i-F Black Panther usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the TM Racing FT 450Fi Flat Track brings its published horsepower, while the Sherco SM 4.5i-F Black Panther counters with its own power figure at 109 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: