2024
SWM Hoku 125 Black - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 141498 |
|---|---|
| Category | Naked bike |
| Make | SWM |
| Model | Hoku 125 Black |
| Year | 2024 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frontbrakes | Single disc. ABS, floating caliper |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakesdiameter | 300 mm (11.8 inches) |
| Frontsuspension | Kayba upside down telescopic hydraulic fork |
| Fronttyre | 110/70-17 |
| Frontwheeltravel | 250 mm (9.8 inches) |
| Rearbrakes | Single disc. ABS, floating caliper |
| Rearbrakesdiameter | 220 mm (8.7 inches) |
| Rearsuspension | Kayba progressive “soft damp” single hydraulic shock absorber |
| Reartyre | 140/60-17 |
| Rearwheeltravel | 250 mm (9.8 inches) |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 58.0 x 47.2 mm (2.3 x 1.9 inches) |
|---|---|
| Compression | 12.8:1 |
| Coolingsystem | Liquid |
| Emissiondetails | Euro 5 |
| Fuelsystem | Injection |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Ignition | electronic |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Chain (final drive) |
| Valvespercylinder | 4 |
Other Specifications
| Coloroptions | Black |
|---|---|
| Comments | Italian brand. |
| Instruments | 7-inch TFT Meter |
| Starter | Electric |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Seatheight | 790 mm (31.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
|---|---|
| Weightincloilgasetc | 136.0 kg (299.8 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.