Motocross Bikes

2008TM Racing MX 530 F

34 fields on record

The 2008 TM Racing MX 530 F is a lightweight motocross bike designed for intermediate to advanced riders seeking competitive performance. Featuring a liquid-cooled 527cc four-stroke single-cylinder engine with electronic ignition and DOHC valve timing, it delivers reliable power delivery across the rev range. Known for its agile handling and straightforward engineering, this machine excels in both recreational and amateur racing environments.

Capacity: 527.7 ccm
Engine: Single, four-stroke
Gearbox: 5-speed
Dry weight: 364.0 kg
Seat height: 918 mm
Power: 58.0 HP (42.7 kW)

⇄ Compare with another bike All model years

What’s new for the 2008 TM Racing MX 530 F

vs the 2007

Spec	2007	2008
Fuel capacity	8.00 litres (2.11 US gallons)	8.20 litres (2.17 US gallons)
Rear suspension	Sachs Boge (optional Ohlins )	Sachs Boge (optional Ohlins)
Front brakes	Single disc. Nissin pump and Brembo caliper	Single disc
Rear brakes	Single disc. Nissin pump and caliper	Single disc

Other years 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail97%

Cornering80%

City riding10%

Daily riding10%

Touring15%

Two-up5%

Track55%

Best for: Built purely for motocross racing and serious off-road competition, not as a general-purpose or road-going motorcycle.
Built for: A raw, high-performance boutique Italian racer with premium components like Marzocchi forks and Nissin brakes, rewarding aggressive, committed riding over relaxed cruising.
Not ideal for: This is not a bike for commuting, touring, carrying a passenger, or riders seeking comfort and low-maintenance road usability.

Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.

Will it fit you?

Worked out in your browser - nothing is sent to us

Your height

Inseam (optional)

Units

At 918mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will not reach the ground comfortably on the 2008 TM Racing MX 530 F, with a cramped knee angle of around 80 degrees and an upright riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

More bikes at over 900 mm — Sky High →

Find bikes that fit your height →

Full specifications

Engine

Capacity: 527.7 ccm
Power: 58.0 HP (42.7 kW)
Engine type: Single, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio: 0.1593 HP/kg (dry)
Bore x stroke: 98.0 x 70.0 mm
Compression: 15.5:1
Cooling system: Liquid
Fuel system: Carburettor
Starting: Electric & kick
Ignition: Kokusan CDI Electronic with variable advance
Valves per cylinder: 4
Lubrication system: Dry sump with double rotor pump

Transmission

Gearbox: 5-speed
Transmission type: Manual
Final drive: Chain
Clutch: Multiuple-disk in oil-bath with hydaulic control

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1280 mm
Overall length: 2030 mm
Overall width: 1250 mm
Overall height: 1300 mm
Seat height: 918 mm
Dry weight: 364.0 kg
Fuel capacity: 8.20 litres
Ground clearance: 305 mm

Chassis & suspension

Frame: Cr-Mo steel Perimetral oval section
Front suspension: Marzocchi USD 50mm ( optional Ohlins 48mm )
Rear suspension: Sachs Boge (optional Ohlins)

Brakes & wheels

Front brakes: Single disc
Front brakes diameter: 270 mm
Rear brakes: Single disc
Rear brakes diameter: 245 mm
Front tyre: 90/90-21
Rear tyre: 110/90-19

Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.

What changed, year to year

Differences highlighted

Specification	2005	2007	2008	2009	2010	2012
Capacity	528 cc	528 cc	528 cc	528 cc	528 cc	528 cc
Dry weight	364 kg	364 kg	364 kg	364 kg	364 kg	364 kg
Seat height	918 mm	918 mm	918 mm	918 mm	918 mm	918 mm
Fuel capacity	8 L	8 L	8.2 L	8.2 L	8.2 L	8.2 L