2022
SWM Six 500 - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 519618 |
|---|---|
| Category | Allround |
| Make | SWM |
| Model | Six 500 |
| Year | 2022 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frametype | High strength steel tubular |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakes | Single disc. ABS |
| Frontbrakesdiameter | 260 mm (10.2 inches) |
| Frontsuspension | Telescopic forks 43mm, adjustable |
| Fronttyre | 100/90-19 |
| Rearbrakes | Single disc. ABS |
| Rearbrakesdiameter | 220 mm (8.7 inches) |
| Rearsuspension | Double hydraulic shock absorber, spring preload adjustment |
| Reartyre | 130/80-17 |
| Rearwheeltravel | 296 mm (11.7 inches) |
| Wheels | Pirelli MT60 tires |
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 | 445.0 ccm (27.15 cubic inches) |
| Emissiondetails | Euro 5 |
| Enginetype | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Fuelsystem | Injection. Mikuniø42 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Ignition | electronic |
| Lubricationsystem | Wet sump |
| Power | 29.5 HP (21.5 kW)) |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Chain (final drive) |
Other Specifications
| Coloroptions | Yellow/Black, Olive Green/Gray. |
|---|---|
| Starter | Electric |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Dryweight | 148.0 kg (326.3 pounds) |
|---|---|
| Fuelcapacity | 7.50 litres (1.98 US gallons) |
| Powerweightratio | 0.1993 HP/kg |
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.