2005 KTM 625 SMC SuperMoto (SUMO) Street Legal - California

2005 KTM 625 SMC SuperMoto (SUMO) Street Legal - California
A phenomenal bike. KTM 625 SMC Supermoto says it all. It's a street-legal bike, assing one of the most stringent California DMV requirements. It was last serviced at an authorized KTM dealer, P Motorcycles, n San Diego, A on 1/23/2016. Clean title. I have too many vehicles (7 bikes and 3 cars) all for myself. It just gets way too much to maintain. Sale is final and as-is. Ask questions before bidding or committing to purchase.
KTM 625 SMCPRICE MSRP $8598ENGINEType l-c singleValve arrangement SOHC, vBore x stroke 101.0mm x 78.0mmDisplacement 625ccCompression ratio 11.7:1Transmission 5-speedFinal drive chainCHASSISWeight (wet) 342 lb. (155kg)Weight (dry) 328 lb. (149kg)Rake 27.0 deg.Trail 3.9 in. (99mm)Wheelbase 59.5 in. (1510mm)Seat height 35.8 in. (909mm)Fuel capacity 2.4 gal. (9L)SUSPENSIONFront 48mm inverted cartridgefork, djustable for rebound andcompression dampingRear single shock, djustablefor spring preload, ebound andcompression dampingPERFORMANCEHorsepower 49.5 @ 13,000 rpmTorque 41.3 lb.-ft. @ 11,000 rpmCorrected 1/4-mile* 13.28 sec. @ 95.98 mph0–60 mph 4.82 sec.Top-gear roll-on 5.12 sec.Fuel mileage(low/high/average) 39/70/39*Performance with test-session weather conditions corrected tosea-level standard conditions (59 degrees F, 9.92 in. of mercury).
No newcomer to single-cylinder streetbikes, TM has offered a variety of dual-sport machines since 1994 and its supermoto-inspired Duke range since '96. But it wasn't until '04 that the Austrian firm introduced a proper streetlegal supermoto model. Essentially an RXC dual-sport with 17-inch street tires, larger-diameter front brake rotor and dual underseat mufflers, he 625 SMC is based on the 50-horsepower LC4 engine that's powered KTM thumpers since the late '80s. As such, t's a generation behind the latest KTM Racing four-strokes, nd it feels likeit. Mind you, hose bikes aren't street-legal.
In a word, he KTM is different. Riders coming from European iron will feel right at home, ut those coming from Japanese hardware will find the bike rather peculiar. Start with the switchgear: The left-side handlebar cluster has two rocker switches, he lower one activating the turn signals and the upper one the headlight; confuse the two and you could find yourself riding in pitch black. Further complicating matters are the two buttons on the backside of the upper switch, ne actuating the horn and the other killing the engine. Again, ou do not want to confuse the two. The enduro-derived instrumentation also takes some getting used to.
Although the KTM has a left-side kickstarter, t also has an "electric leg"-so you'll only have to kick it if you kill the battery. Quaintly carbureted rather than fuel injected, t still has a manual choke lever and a petcock. Remember those? Toggle the kill switch to Run, ush the starter button and the engine turns over a few times before settling into a coarse idle. Owing to the lean EPA jetting in the 41mm Keihin carb, he 625cc SOHC single is exceedingly cold-blooded. We had to raise the idle rpm while the engine was cold and then lower it after it warmed.
With its hydraulically actuated clutch and strong low-end power, he 625 lunges from a standstill; take care not to give it too much throttle unless you want to wheelie. Throttle response is generally good, ut it's a bit sluggish at low rpm and there's a noticeable flat spot in the midrange. Raising the carburetor needle by lowering the clip one position helped some. The large gaps between gears are obvious at every upshift, side effect of the five-speed transmission and tall final gearing. An overdrive sixth would be nice, ut that would mean narrower, eaker gears and/or wider crankcases, either of which would be acceptable.
Counterbalancer or no, he LC4 is a shaker, he vibes worsening right about the time it starts to make good power. Extended freeway cruising will shake loose change from your pockets, he contacts out of your eyes and possibly the fillings from your teeth. The upright seating position is roomy, ut the suspension is stiff and the saddle hard; extended romps will make you feel like you just got back from Brokeback Mountain.
With its wire wheels shod with aggressive Pirelli MT60 tires, he KTM handles well on street and dirt, ts light steering seemingly contradicting its stable overall feel. Our main performance complaint had to do with excessive engine braking, hich made the rear tire chatter during downshifts and when backing it into corners; a little clutch slippage works wonders here. The 625 comes standard with a quality Magura tapered handlebar and black plastic handguards that help ward off car mirrors and protect the levers in tipovers. And given the sorts of antics the SMC invites, ou will tip over. License plate notwithstanding, t is a dirtbike, fter all.
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