KTM 450 SMC USA vs TM Racing SMR 450 ES Racing (2004)

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

Spec comparison

SpecKTM 450 SMC USATM Racing SMR 450 ES Racing
Model year20042004
Price
Engine449 cc449 cc
Torque55 Nm
Weight106 kg
Seat height36 mm
Fuel capacity1.9 L2.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires120/70-17 120/70-ZR17 / 150/60-ZR17

KTM 450 SMC USA vs TM Racing SMR 450 ES Racing — which should you buy?

Picking between the KTM 450 SMC USA and the TM Racing SMR 450 ES Racing usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the KTM 450 SMC USA brings its published horsepower in a 106 kg package, while the TM Racing SMR 450 ES Racing 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: