Resurrected Brand SWM to Produce SuperDual Adventure Bike  Italian manufacturer SWM returns after 30 years with new 600cc ADV Bike.

The new SWM SuperDual Adventure Bike has a fuel-injected 600cc DOHC single, wide-ratio 6-speed transmission, long-distance touring equipment and a 5-gallon fuel tank.

It’s been more than 30 years since the name SWM (Speedy Working Motors) graced the pages of motorcycle publication headlines. It was once a prestigious Italian brand that manufactured trials, enduro and motocross bikes. SWM enjoyed success in European motocross and ISDT competition and was a major competitor to KTM throughout the 70’s. In 1984 the company came under hard times and went into liquidation, but the brand is still held in high esteem in Europe.

The company was recently resurrected through the efforts of a former Husqvarna engineer, Ampelio Macchi, who was able to secure funding from Chinese motorcycle manufacturer Shineray. But this new iteration of SWM isn’t a classic European badge slapped on a Chinese manufactured motorcycle. The bikes are Italian built. As part of SWM’s rebuild, Macchi secured the former Husqvarna factory (when owned by Cagiva in 2012) in Biandronno, Italy and brought it up-to-date with major investments from Shineray Group.

The SWM SuperDual fills a gap in the market for a performance-oriented 600cc adventure bike.

Macchi was also able to acquire Husqvarna technology and plans from KTM, which were scrapped after the company was purchased by BMW and then later resold to KTM. The new SWM SuperDual has more than just a passing resemblance to the 2012 Husqvarna TE630. Underneath the new bodywork is the same water-cooled and fuel-injected 600cc DOHC single pumping out roughly 50 horsepower, with a wide-ratio 6-speed to match — the same motor to be used in the new AJP PR7. The SWM SuperDual runs on Marzochi front forks and Sachs rear shock, providing 8.3 inches (210mm) of suspension travel in the front and 10.6 inches (270 mm) in the rear.

The new SWM SuperDual is based heavily on the 2012 Husvarna TE630 platform. A worthy lineage to develop a new generation of dual sport motorcycles from.

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Back in 2012 the Husqvarna TE630 was a pretty impressive dual sport giving the KTM 690 Enduro R a run for it’s money. Now SWM is doing what KTM has refused to do for years, make an Adventure model out of its middle-weight Enduro.

The SWM SuperDual shares the same platform as the company’s enduro-styled dual sport, the RS650R. SWM equips the SuperDual with a larger 5 gallon fuel tank, more street-oriented 17″ rear and 19″ front wheels, a touring windscreen and a seat designed for travel. The bike weighs 350 pounds without fuel and offers a reasonable 33.85 inch seat height.

SWM’s enduro-styled dual sport, the RS650R looks almost identical to the Husqvarna TE630, which it is based on.

The SWM SuperDual is shown with crash bars, skid plate, center stand, rear rack, aluminum panniers and soft bags. With an approximate range of 200 miles, luggage carrying capability and wide-ratio transmission, the new SWM looks like an enticing alternative to the KTM 690 Enduro R for those looking for an off-road capable long-distance travel bike.

Pricing has not been announced but the company is expected to take advantage of a lower cost of components manufactured in China, which will be shipped to Italy for assembly. In this way, they can come to market at a lower price point than other European manufacturers. SWM plans to offer 12 models in the enduro, supermoto, motocross, classic and adventure categories. For more information, visit the SWM website.

News Update 11/26/2015: SWM has confirmed that the SuperDual will first become available in Europe, Australia and New Zealand, then in the second half of 2016 it will arrive in the USA.

News Update 2/1/2017: SWM has announced that the bike has been delayed due to some remapping requirements and other compliance specific details for the US. No further details about its arrival date have been given.

SWM SUPERDUAL TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Type: Single cylinder, 4 stroke, 4 valve, liquid cooled, DOHC Bore X Stroke: 100 x 76.4 mm Displacement: 600cc Compression Ratio: 12.4:1 Lubrication: Wet sump Fuel System: EFI 45mm throtle body Starter: Electric Clutch: Wet, multiplate type; hydraulic control Transmission: 6 Speed Frame: Single beam double cradle main frame Seat Height: 33.85 in. (860mm) Wheelbase: 57.68 in. (1465mm) Fuel Tank: 5.0 gallons (19 L) Front Tires: 110/80 – 19” Rear Tires: 140/80 – 17” Front Suspension: “Upside-Down” fork with dumping adjustment 50mm Rear Suspension: “Soft Damp” monoshock absorber with adjustment Suspension Travel: 8.3 in. (210mm) Front / 10.6 in. (270mm) Rear Front Brake: 320mm Single Disc Rear Brake: 300mm Single Disc Weight Without Fuel: 350.5 lbs. (159 Kg)

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