GAS GAS SM450 Halley vs TM Racing SMX 450 F Competition (2009)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the GAS GAS SM450 Halleystacks up against the TM Racing SMX 450 F Competition. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecGAS GAS SM450 HalleyTM Racing SMX 450 F Competition
Model year20092008
Price
Engine449 cc449 cc
Weight119 kg
Seat height34 mm
Fuel capacity2.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. 2-piston caliper, NissinSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires120/60-17 / 150/60-17 120/70-ZR17 / 150/60-ZR17

GAS GAS SM450 Halley vs TM Racing SMX 450 F Competition — which should you buy?

Picking between the GAS GAS SM450 Halley and the TM Racing SMX 450 F Competition usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the GAS GAS SM450 Halley brings its published horsepower in a 119 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: