Built around KTM's super motard motorcycle platform, the 2005 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 28.2 HP (20.6 kW) at 6,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 41 Nm (30.2 lb-ft) at 3,250 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 45.1 HP per liter and a 2,750 rpm working window between peak torque (3,250 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 146 kg (322 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.19 HP/kg (5.18 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 9.2-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.
Specific Output
45.1 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.19 HP/kg (5.18 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
3,250–6,000 rpm
Standover Height
910 mm (35.8 in)
Engine
Displacement625.0 ccm (38.14 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power28.2 HP (20.6 kW)) @ 6000 RPM
Torque41.0 Nm (4.2 kgf-m or 30.2 ft.lbs) @ 3250 RPM
Compression11.7:1
Bore x Stroke101.0 x 78.0 mm (4.0 x 3.1 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemCarburettor. Keihin MX FCR 41
Fuel ControlOverhead Cams (OHC)
IgnitionKokusan DC-CDI
LubricationPressure lubrication with 2 Eaton pumps
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