Description
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While its exotic offerings are rare to see here in the United States, TM Racing has made quite the name for itself over in Europe. Founded in 1977 by a pair of childhood friends, the boutique Italian outfit has numerous World Championship wins to its name along with an armload of manufacturers titles. TM currently employs around 70 staffers, runs a trio of wildly successful competition teams, and produces MX, Enduro, and Supermotard models of both the two- and four-stroke variety. The Pesaro-based company reportedly churns out around 2,000 units per year, with around 200 of TM’s stock destined to come stateside.
If you’d like to learn more about TM Racing as a brand, check out this factory tour series:
In the case of the SMX 450 being offered here today, TM Racing has pulled out all the stops. Powered by a 449cc four-stroke single with liquid cooling and titanium valves, it’s good for some 65 ponies. To keep the platform in check, TM fitted the SMX with Marzocchi front suspension, an in-house TM shock, and a Brembo-Nissin braking setup.
Of course, being an exotic Italian brand, you’ll also find that TM Racing offers premium extras for the performance-inclined. This particular example sports upgrades such as an electronic start, a Brembo M4.34 caliper, a CNC-machined billet clutch cover and linkage, Excel rims, and Adler anti-hopping clutch.
This example is VIN: ZEXMG4ACXKA000267. The seller purchased the bike in June 2021 from Edward Kennedy of Kennedy Racing in Florida. He had originally acquired the bike to race AHRMA, though his plans have since changed. He notes that “there are some nice Sumo tracks around the country where it’s not quite as hot right now as it is at our three sumo tracks here in SoCal. Supermoto is a great way to train for Roadracing in that it’s cheaper to run, cheaper to ride, and easier to recover from a crash. You can race big tracks in AHRMA without any dirt sections, the AMA has a national Sumo series, and there may even be a sumo series “near you” where its fun to play/race if you’re into that sort of thing, Keith Culver, Yamaha Champions school was a local series winner in Vet. Asphalt only, so possibilities abound.”
The seller states that he purchased the bike as “a dealer demo. The dealer stated it has seen approximately 5 hours.” During his ownership, he rode the bike for one session. There is no odometer; true mileage is unknown.
Maintenance:
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us change the oil and filter, and flush and fill the brake fluid. Our service department notes the following in their condition report:
Gas Tank Internal Condition: OK
Tire Year Front/ Rear: SLICKS/SLICKS
Tire % Front/ Rear: 30/30
Tire Press Front/ Rear: 24/19
Brake % Front/ Rear : 90/90
Front hydraulic fluid: NEW
Rear Hydraulic Fluid: NEW
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid: OK
Oil: NEW OIL & FILTER
Coolant: OK
Low Beam: N/A
High Beam: N/A
Turn: N/A
Tail Light: N/A
Brake Light: N/A
Plate Light: N/A
Kill: OK
Horn: N/A
Fork: OK
Shock/s: OK
Final Drive: OK
Battery Standing Voltage: 12.6
Charging Voltage @ 4k RPM: 13.2
Notes:
• RACE BIKE
• GAS TANK VENT NIPPLE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED
• MINOR DECAL PEELAGE
• SLICKS USED
Recommended Repairs:
• TIRES?
Modifications:
Per the seller, “the dealer stated that TMs have an integral quick shifting feature built-in, so no need to add an aftermarket one.”
Alpina STS with Excel rims.
Brembo M4.34 caliper.
CNC machined linkage.
CNC machined clutch cover.
Electric start.
Not shown: Adler anti-hopping clutch.
It is riding on Michelin Power Supermoto tires.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located at our facility in Santa Monica, California, (please make an appointment for an inspection), this TM Racing is offered on a Bill of Sale only. Have any SMX 450 FI stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
