TM Racing SMX 450 Competition vs KTM 450 SMC USA (2004)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the TM Racing SMX 450 Competitionstacks up against the KTM 450 SMC USA. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecTM Racing SMX 450 CompetitionKTM 450 SMC USA
Model year20042004
Price
Engine449 cc449 cc
Torque55 Nm
Weight106 kg
Seat height36 mm
Fuel capacity2.4 L1.9 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires120/70-17

TM Racing SMX 450 Competition vs KTM 450 SMC USA — which should you buy?

Picking between the TM Racing SMX 450 Competition and the KTM 450 SMC USA usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the TM Racing SMX 450 Competition brings its published horsepower, while the KTM 450 SMC USA counters with its own power figure at 106 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: