2021
SWM Six Days 500 - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 570005 |
|---|---|
| Category | Classic |
| Make | SWM |
| Model | Six Days 500 |
| Year | 2021 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frametype | Steel single tube beam with double cradle |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakes | Single disc. ABS |
| Frontsuspension | Hydraulic fork with rebound adjustment |
| Fronttyre | 100/90-19 |
| Rearbrakes | Single disc. ABS |
| Rearsuspension | Double hydraulic shock absorber; with spring preload and rebound adjustment |
| Reartyre | 130/80-17 |
| Wheels | Wire spoked. Pirelli MT60 tires. |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 90.0 x 70.0 mm (3.5 x 2.8 inches) |
|---|---|
| Clutch | Wet, multiplate type; cable control |
| Compression | 10.0:1 |
| Coolingsystem | Oil & air |
| Displacement | 445.3 ccm (27.17 cubic inches) |
| Emissiondetails | Euro 5 |
| Enginedetails | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Fuelsystem | Injection |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Ignition | electronic |
| Lubricationsystem | Dry sump with oil pump rotor and cartridge filter |
| Power | 29.5 HP (21.5 kW)) |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Chain |
| Valvespercylinder | 4 |
Other Specifications
| Coloroptions | Olive Green/Gray. |
|---|---|
| Comments | SWM is short for Speedy Working Motors in Italy. Cooperates with Chinese Shineray. |
| Starter | Electric |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Dryweight | 148.0 kg (326.3 pounds) |
|---|---|
| Fuelcapacity | 16.50 litres (4.36 gallons) |
| Groundclearance | 226 mm (8.9 inches) |
| Oilcapacity | 2.80 litres (2.96 US quarts) |
| Overallheight | 1390 mm (54.7 inches) |
| Overalllength | 2170 mm (85.4 inches) |
| Powerweightratio | 0.1993 HP/kg |
| Seatheight | 845 mm (33.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Weightincloilgasetc | 153.0 kg (337.3 pounds) |
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.