Comments on: Review: 2017 SWM 650 Superdual

By: Jeff Ware

Jeff Ware — Mon, 14 Jun 2021 18:49:28 +0000

In reply to Grayem.

Thanks for the info! Mate that sounds like an awesome ride… Let us know how it progresses… Jeff.

By: Grayem

Grayem — Tue, 01 Jun 2021 00:05:20 +0000

G’Day gang, I have the 650r, with about 5000kms, no issues as yet. Im a relatively experienced rider and tend to ride reasonably hard in the bush. It has its limitations and they can be found at speed and unexpected unforgiving territory. Straight out of the box the SWM makes my old Dr650 feel pretty sluggish, though you can hop the DR up to run nicely. But,, i would have to say the KTM625 i used to own would run down and leave the SWM gasping for air. Having said this, its far smoother to sit on than the KTM which vibed to the point it would be difficult to tolerate. Ive grown to like the SWM more as time and the kms have stacked up. Im about to begin the process of getting her ready to ride from Perth to Uluru and then up to Darwin and likely down to Brisbane. And of course back to Perth… If i remember to, ill let you know how she goes and the types of things that go wrong.

By: Luke Nilsen

Luke Nilsen — Fri, 25 Sep 2020 23:51:57 +0000

seeing as the DR and KLR are mentioned, they are a great platform for customisation and improvment in specific, desired ways. After looking at a friends SWM superdual, it does not have the same potential to do this, as other higher end bikes dont. It really depends on whether you are looking for a bike you would use straight from the factory as is and get it serviced by others, or are a modifier and tinkerer who relies on yourself. One (not unsolvable) problem ive seen with SWM is leaking around the fuel tank tap. Nonetheless, very nice,husky like machines.

By: Marcus

Marcus — Mon, 25 Feb 2019 10:43:43 +0000

Considering an adventure bike and tossing up between the SWM and a dr 650… I’d love the Husky 701 but too much $$ for something I want to take around Anglesea hills and occasional road trip 200km.

The DR is old tech but reliable, with plenty of add one availabile.

The SWM Superdual is newer old tech, a little unproven, poor resale and unsure re servicing…

An RS 500 with a safari tank might be the ideal for what I want off-road, not sure if it’s capable of 200k road trips though.

Very keen for any thoughts, my previous bike was a wr450 a few years but I’m older and would snap in half if I fell off at speed now !

By: Bike Review

Bike Review — Thu, 01 Feb 2018 21:18:46 +0000

In reply to Steve.

Hey Steve,
Don’t worry we have our fair share of that over here – you’ll even get people complaining, when you’re in areas you’re allowed to use. Luckily there’s still opportunities, with some places having more areas/tracks than others. We seem to be heading the same direction sadly.

By: Steve

Steve — Thu, 01 Feb 2018 21:03:54 +0000

Sounds great Alex! I wish we could just go off road here in Germany. There are only very few kind of fire roads where we can go. Everything else is prohibited by law. And the police and most citizens will stop and report you, if the caught you riding on prohibited roads.

In Switzerland there is not one single spot where you can go except for the public roads. In Italy there a some more roads open for motorbikes. But in central Europe no real off road is possible anymore. It’s all because of the “environmental” laws and CO2…

I envy you for being in Australia!!! I hope I can come one day and ride real adventure. For now I am dreaming and planning a ride to eastern Europe, Russia, China and from there to India.

By: Bike Review

Bike Review — Wed, 31 Jan 2018 04:29:32 +0000

In reply to Alex. Awesome Alex!

By: Alex

Alex — Sun, 28 Jan 2018 10:25:18 +0000

I’ve clocked up 840ks in the week since pickup, it is the Super Dual X (Panniers, driving lights, hand guards, 21 and 18 inch wheels). I headed straight for my single track after the highway run home, and the bike has taken on everything I’ve thrown at it, but I’m also aware of its limitations, it ain’t no GasGas 300 (my other ride).

I’m grateful the ABS is switchable cause it’s a pain off-road. It’s weighted really well, on or off road, a pleasure to hustle around , even standing up at walking speeds, the handle bar to peg height is smack on, for me the screen works perfect, I can wear my mx helmet with goggles. The seat for some might be a bit hard, for me its fine.

Starting is fine, even after a flame out in tight single, fired up instantly, rode the wheels of it today and came away mega impressed, from single track to winding country roads with the final run down the highway. Not just brilliant at $11500 ride away, just a bloody good thing full stop.

By: Steve

Steve — Fri, 19 Jan 2018 12:54:46 +0000

I forgot to mention that this weight is for the Euro4 Superdual. It comes with ABS and I guess with a more heavy exhaust system, which will add some weight to it compared to the non ABS and non Euro4 Superdual.

By: Steve

Steve — Fri, 19 Jan 2018 12:52:08 +0000

Since there are many different weights mentioned on different websites and even from SWM, I asked SWM Italy to give me the true weight. Unfortunately I got no answer.

Now a dealer was so kind and put it on a scale.
To my dissapointment the weight with almost full tank is 219 KG. The bike was stock, nothing added or changed.

This just to let you know.