DOLLAR SAVERS
SWM 650 SUPERDUAL X
$10,490 + ORC
WHAT WE THOUGHT
“The SWM Superdual X is a good bike offered as a great package at a decent price. It’s a fine option for the rider looking to explore on reasonable-to-shitty dirt roads but who doesn’t want to be brought to a halt if the terrain gets trickier for a bit. It’s a great option for a rider who has trouble finding a bike that has a low-ish seat height but wants a fair-sized engine.
It weighs in at a claimed 167kg, which isn’t bad and comparable to an adventure-ready DR650 (147kg stock). So you get a bike with a 600cc engine that weighs in at well under 200kg, with a good fuel range, a low seat and nothing to immediately add on from the showroom floor. There aren’t many of these kinds of deals about and it all hits the wallet at less than $11,000 (plus ORC).
“Buy it if you want to explore but not conquer. Buy it if you want to enter the adventure market with a complete package without spending $15,000. Buy it if you value civility over utility. The SWM isn’t for everyone but no adventure bike is, yet the Superdual will suit a hell of a lot of people. It’s a bike that fills a hole in the market as either a stepping stone or a more accessible option that offers excellent bang for the buck.”
SWM 650 SUPERDUAL X SPECS
Engine - Liquid-cooled, DOHC, 4-valve, single-cylinder 4-stoke
Capacity - 600cc
Bore & stroke - 100 x 76.4mm
Transmission - 6-speed
Clutch - Wet multi-plate with hydraulic control
Ignition - GET
Fuel System - Mikuni D45 EFI
Start - Electric
Front suspension - 45mm USD Fastace fork Rear suspension - Sachs adjustable shock
Wheels - 18/21-inch with Metzeler Sahara 3 tyres
Brakes - Switchable ABS. Front: 300mm front disc, Rear: 240mm rear
Seat height - 890mm
Wheelbase - 1495mm
Fuel capacity - 18L
Weight - 169kg
Colour - Red or Black
Warranty - 24 months or 20,000km parts and labour
