SWM SM500R: review, history, specs

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SWM SM500R
Manufacturer
SWM
Also called SM 500 R
Production 2015 - 2016
Class Supermotard
Engine
single cylinder, four-stroke
Bore / Stroke 96.8mm x 67.8mm
Compression ratio 12.9:1
Fuel System injection. mikuni d42
Ignition electronic
Transmission Gear box: 6-speed

Final Drive: chain

Clutch: wet, multiplate type, hydraulic control
Suspension Front: kayba upside-down fork with damping adjustment
Rear: kayba´soft damp´ monoshock absorber with adjustment
Brakes Front: single disc. floating disc type with radial caliper
Rear: single disc. floating disc type with hydraulic control and radial caliper
Front Tire 120/70-17
Rear Tire 150/60-17
Wheelbase 58.86 inches (1495 mm)
Length 85.2 inches (2164 mm)
Width 32.28 inches (820 mm)
Seat Height 35.83 inches (910 mm)
Weight 324.08 pounds (147.0 Kg) (dry), 127.0 kg (wet)
Fuel Capacity 1.9 Gallon (7.19 Liters)
Manuals Service Manual


The SWM SM500R was a single cylinder, four-stroke Supermotard motorcycle produced by SWM between 2015 and 2016.

Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a liquid cooled single cylinder, four-stroke. A 96.8mm bore x 67.8mm stroke result in a displacement of just 500.8 cubic centimeters.

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 6-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the wet, multiplate type, hydraulic control.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 120/70-17 front tire and a 150/60-17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single disc. floating disc type with radial caliper in the front and a single disc. floating disc type with hydraulic control and radial caliper in the rear. The front suspension was a kayba upside-down fork with damping adjustment while the rear was equipped with a kayba´soft damp´ monoshock absorber with adjustment. The SM500R was fitted with a 1.9 Gallon (7.19 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 324.08 pounds (147.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 58.86 inches (1495 mm) long.

2015 SWM SM 500 R[edit | edit source]

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Derived directly from the SWM RS 500R enduro model, the SM 500R carries the same fuel-injected 501cc engine and Kayaba suspension. Supermotard-specific 17-inch wheels and 320mm floating Brembo brake system will provide competition-spec braking performance.