625 SMC

2004 KTM 625 SMC Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in KTM's super motard motorcycle lineup, the 2004 KTM 625 SMC features a 625 cc (38.1 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 32.2 HP (23.5 kW) at 6,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 45 Nm (33.2 lb-ft) at 3,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 51.5 HP per liter and a 2,500 rpm working window between peak torque (3,500 rpm) and peak power (6,000 rpm), the engine character is prioritizing low-RPM tractability, mechanical longevity and relaxed throttle response over peak redline numbers.

On the scales, the 625 SMC measures 132 kg (291 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.24 HP/kg (4.1 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 910 mm (35.8 in) seat height — reflecting a long-travel chassis stance that favors ground clearance and off-pavement control, combined with a 1,510 mm (59.4 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 9-liter (2.4 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.

Within MotoLibrary's KTM archive, this model family spans 4 indexed model years from 2004 to 2007, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.