2020
SWM RS 500 R - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 147009 |
|---|---|
| Category | Enduro-offroad |
| Make | SWM |
| Model | RS 500 R |
| Year | 2020 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frametype | High strength steel tubular |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakes | Single disc. Brembo |
| Frontbrakesdiameter | 260 mm (10.2 inches) |
| Frontsuspension | Upside down hydraulic fork |
| Fronttyre | 90/90-21 |
| Frontwheeltravel | 295 mm (11.6 inches) |
| Rearbrakes | Single disc. Brembo |
| Rearbrakesdiameter | 220 mm (8.7 inches) |
| Rearsuspension | Progressive link system with single adjustable shock absorber |
| Reartyre | 140/80-18 |
| Rearwheeltravel | 296 mm (11.7 inches) |
| Trail | 106 mm (4.2 inches) |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 97.0 x 67.5 mm (3.8 x 2.7 inches) |
|---|---|
| Clutch | Wet, multiplate |
| Compression | 12.9:1 |
| Coolingsystem | Liquid |
| Displacement | 501.00 ccm (30.57 cubic inches) |
| Emissiondetails | Euro 4 |
| Enginedetails | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Fuelsystem | Injection. Mikuniø42 |
| Ignition | electronic |
| Lubricationsystem | Wet sump |
| Power | 26.82 HP (19.6 kW)) |
Other Specifications
| Coloroptions | Yellow/black |
|---|---|
| Starter | Electric |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Dryweight | 116.0 kg (255.7 pounds) |
|---|---|
| Fuelcapacity | 7.50 litres (1.98 gallons) |
| Groundclearance | 300 mm (11.8 inches) |
| Overallheight | 1,285 mm (50.6 inches) |
| Overalllength | 2,240 mm (88.2 inches) |
| Overallwidth | 820 mm (32.3 inches) |
| Powerweightratio | 0.2312 HP/kg |
| Seatheight | 955 mm (37.6 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
About SWM
Country of Origin:
Italy
Founder:
Piero Sironi & Fausto Vergani (original); modern revival in Lombardia
Best Known For:
1970s–80s enduro/trials; modern dual-sports and middleweights
Company History
SWM earned stripes in European enduro and trials with light, tractable two-strokes. The modern revival builds dual-sports, retros, and middleweights using proven engine families and Italian chassis tuning. Pricing is keen, components sensible (ABS, EFI, adjustable suspension), and ergonomics familiar to riders who prize feel over flash. SWM’s niche: approachable, serviceable bikes that carry Italian character into everyday riding.