Familiar with the original SWM factory of the 1970s and their ability to develop new World Class machines quickly and efficiently in a variety of categories, it is very encouraging to see the new SWM plant working hard to supply new models to suit a wide variety of riders today, and its 2017 SD650 Superdual and RS125 are two such examples.
The 2017 SWM 650 Superdual is an updated version of the Adventure bike that made its debut last year as one of the first middleweights in this exciting category. It is powered by a 600cc (100mm x 76.5mm) four-stroke Single with 12.4:1 compression, a DOHC four-valve head, electronic digital ignition, EFI with a Mikuni D45 throttle body, liquid-cooling with twin radiators. Power is transmitted through hydraulically controlled eight-disc clutch to a six-speed transmission.
The rolling chassis is comprised of a single-beam, twin-cradle frame in steel tube with a light alloy rear frame. Suspension is by ”Fast Ace,” with a 45mm USD adjustable fork and a single rear Sachs shock, again fully adjustable. Braking is by single fixed wave-disc brakes–front 300mm and rear 220mm–with hydraulic control and floating calliper. 650 Superdual’s wheels carry 19-inch front and 17-inch rear Metzeler Tourance tires.
Particularly attractive is the revised styling with a shapely new 18-liter tank with deep recesses for the rider’s knees and fairing, an upswept silencer tucked away inboard of the off-side pannier, substantial tubular red guards for rider safety in the event of a fall, sump guard and finally a pair of top quality classic Adventure panniers. Seat height is 898mm (35.35 inches) and claimed curb weight is 187kg (412.24 lbs.).
The 2017 SWM RS125 is a typical lightweight SWM enduro bike, again with a single-cylinder four-stroke engine. Its 124.7cc (58mm x 47.2mm) DOHC four-valve engine boasts 12.8:1 compression, liquid-cooling with twin radiators, electronic ignition as on the SD 650 Superdual and EFI with a 32mm throttle body. The transmission is again six-speed, controlled via a mechanical multi-disc clutch.
The rolling chassis is again using a steel tube frame, single beam twin cradle and also the swinging arm. Forks are USD 41mm units, and the rear suspension carries SWM’s single-shock, progressive “Soft Damp” unit. Brake systems front and rear are by single fixed wave discs–260mm and 220mm with hydraulic control and floating callipers. The wheels carry 80/90-21 and 110/80-18 Kenda tires. The SWM RS125’s 12-volt electrical system supports a 35/35-Watt headlight, pilot light, taillight, stoplight and indicators with a 12V-6Ah battery. Seat height is 950mm (37.4 inches) and the RS125’s dry weight is a claimed 117Kg (227.9 lbs.).
The overall look of the bike is impressive with high clearance mudguards, long almost flat seat unit, compact headlight unit and that superb 125 motor nestled in the red frame…ready to go…now!
Just regard these three machines as typical of the design and quality of the latest 2017 SWM range. It’s good!
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