This is exactly what I rented a couple of years ago to ride around Morocco. Prior to that I wasn't even aware of the brand. It proved to be comfortable, reliable, economical (with a very long range) and very capable on remote Atlas Mountains tracks. Recommend.
I just bought a KLR 650 2016 in the gray digital camo and I love it. But this is really interesting. Trouble is it’s like the end of the world and there’s like no bikes. New or used. And I’ve been buying extra parts just to be ready. And those are starting to get delayed.
Some of the nicest looking Huskies are the CR500 from 85 and 86......the same for KTM, the 500MX is beautiful. A couple years later the Husky based off the Cagiva was really neat.....in fact the Cagiva WMX250 around 1987 to 89 was a weapon.
@@whereswaldo5740 Almost positive the klr or x is better but I think the xr650 is the last bike you can buy aside from scooters that you only need too put money into for filters, chain/belt, tires, pads and fluids.
Glad you are enjoying it for what it is. The barkbusters and double taker mirror are PO additions; also Givi boxes. The rest 100% stock. I have put 13.5k miles through 19 countries on similar SWM Superdual back in 2019. It is in the storage in Asia, cannot get to it because of pandemic.
My Husqy WR250 was an absolute thriller to ride on the trail, single track, 12hr races. Everything. I would have no qualms about owning any of the SWM machines. Especially the TE. The old TE series were awesome and they don't look like they've changed much. God bless you brothers. ✝️
My brother used to have an Elefant 125 "lucky explorer", he bought it from Portugal, it's similar to the WR250 He has now a Husqvarna TR650 Strada and a Husaberg Fe
I have been riding Husqvarna bikes for decades. I would recognize the sound of that engine from a distance. The SWM is the most honest proposal in the dual sport segment. I got to ride both the KTM 690 and the Husqvarna 701 just six days ago. They are both great bikes, but too expensive. I 'd be more than happy with the SWM. Greetings from Greece. P. S. No offense, but you need to work on the Husqvarna pronunciation.
Very cool that you reviewed these bikes. I had heard about these awhile ago, and that they were essentially identical in most respects to the Cagiva manufactured Husqvarnas. As someone who has owned several of the Italian-made Husky's, it's awesome that they are back in the form of SWM. My 2006 TE610E is hands down the best dual sport I have owned to date. Very capable on and off road, super reliable and bullet proof design. I've been half temped to further dig and see how many parts actually swap right over, since parts availability for my older ride is really the only downside I've run into yet :)
"they gave permission to drive through the field" *The next day* farmer: yesterday I saw a hooligan ride through my field, you know anything about it? Sean: uhmm..... no?
These SWM bikes fill a really nice spot in the market. I personally have a 2012 Husky TE310 dual sport that is very similar to the RS300r. They're a kick ass bike with very high quality components, a little on the heavy side compared to the current Husky/KTM but for $4k cheaper, its a no brainer if you ask me. I really hope these bikes catch on over here.
@@garrettblaster no. These are based on the old “big block” Husqvarna engine. My TE250 has 750 mile oil change interval. The bigger engines can easily go 1500 miles. Valves…. never move! It’s a great motor.
myself and 2 other Lancaster County boys had SWM trials bikes in the late 70's and early 80's. were air cooled piston port 2-strokes and pretty decent bikes. kind of a stop-gap measure between Bultaco and Montessa purchases. the one cool thing i do remember about the SWM that i owned was it's model name: Jumbo!
I have one, it's a great do it all DS bike. Had many Italian Huskys. Recently had a Africa Twin and KTM 790... This bike is more versatile for me as I like to do a lot of back roads and a few trails. Been solid so far.
Swm is a good brand here in italy, they make great supermotos, i personaly ride the SWM SM 125R it's a great bike and i've had 0 issues in 2 years of riding and proper care of the machine, but the other types of bikes in their lineup often suffer from rust or stupid issues like sensors going bad or a just little bit of fuel spilled to ruining entire decals. They use some old Husqvarna projects to build their bikes, my swm sm 125r for example shares a lot of parts and is very similar looking to the Husqvarna 510
About the same as every Italian bike.. you go to the dealer. They blame covid for “not having anything in stock” and you go home and order it from the dealer and wait two months for it to show up.
Take the givi cases off then take it down the highway, curious if that’s the cause of the wobble? My Tenere 700 will get pretty shaky at above 87+ with the factory (givi) side luggage. And possibly the high fender added? Maybe it lifts and transfers even more weight?
I love it! This is the only bike that's ever tempted me to sell my tricked out wee strom! Thanks for the great vid - it's not what you ride it's where you're going!
I think Harley was already in on it long ago. I used to be into flat track racing back 70, 80s. Bikes were Harley 750s But as a life long Desert rider. I would prefer the Honda XR 600. A life lasting motorcycle. I have The last production year bike
Harley is really late to the Adventure game. Baja ready Sporsters have been home made for years. When Harley finally made a 1200 Street Tracker, it was going to be Europe only. Ridiculous since the XR750 was the winning flat track engine for decades. Complaints caused HD to have a USA release.
600 were killers. Wish they still made them. A pair of 36mm Electrons and a shot of nitrous some XRs only goodies and a little Poweroll work. SOB was that bike quick! Wish I had that one back!
A little better than factory stock tires that are made for dual sport or adventure bikes with greatly improved the highway characteristics, and also making sure your tires are aired up fully to street pressures help a ton as somebody who almost exclusively rides to dualsport
I've been hoping a local shop will start selling these. I've been watching SWM since they entered the US market. I want one of these bad! If more shops start picking up these bikes, this may be my next dual sport! Planning on getting at least next season out of my DR650 then it will probably be up in the air between the SWM Dual sport or a new KLR... The new KLR's are super sweet too!
I fell in love with this bike when I spotted it at a bike show in 2019. Sadly there is little to no dealer network or I would absolutely own one and prep it for the Trans America Trail. I went with a 2019 KTM 690 Enduro R.
The Honda is 10 years and the Suzuki is 20 years behind it in tech (esp the Suzuki) and one step less premium, WHEN they came out. Hope I covered your question.
When I finally step up from my beloved '07 KLR 650 ... SWM's 650 Superdual is on the top of my list. Hopefully if I do I will remember that there is a sixth gear. lol
Hey Shaun, I'm trying to find a good way to tow my motorcycle and I saw you use a hitch carrier sometimes. It would be great to see a video on how to properly tie down and use this method of towing.
I hitch carried my KLR all over the country on the back of a rig where I couldn't see it, always scared me. I had like 20 tiedown straps going evry which way, even put a second back up cam just to keep an eye on it. But over 10,000 mikes and never lost it.
What tow plane do you have? The ones that do the banners? Or do you tow behind a military cargo plane? In the mountains a helicopter can pick you up anywhere. Fly safe!
Any bike can be ridden on/off road, it is a matter of how well it handles, how fast will it happen, and how much do you want to keep the bike. Hahahahaha
@@SS-ri9ft Me 10 or 12??? Hahahaha, you clearly have not looked at my videos. I'm almost 64 and having been riding two wheels and a motor since I rode my first minibike age 8. First, don't be a flipping moron. Second, any bike CAN be ridden on/off road, I have ridden cruisers on mountain trails here in TN, but they do not last very long. If you notice, I did add an Hahahaha, meaning I was, at least to some degree, joking around. I did not even remotely say that any bike could fly down the bumpy trails, or even get some air, or handle going quickly over woops. Perhaps it is YOU that are a 12 boy dreaming about riding his first bike, and yet think you are an expert. May you live long enough to realize that you don't know it all.
PROVERBS 22-6. IT REMINDED ME OF MY ENTIRE LIFE. I GREW UP A CHRISTIAN, SHOOTING TRAD BOWS, CAMPING, FISHING, AND RIDING MOTORCYCLES. THANK YOU FOR A GREAT VIDEO. LOVE THAT SCRIPTURE. THUMBS UP! NEW SUB. FROM THE 641..
This bike looks great. Sean, I just got my first bike in 45 years. '21 HD SportGlide. I'm floored by this bike. However, I want to thank you for taking the time to honor the Lord God before each ride. I just subscribed but have watched most of your videos. Before my bike got delivered I promised myself to read the Word before I leave. I think of you now each time too! All riders should ask the Lord for His protection. I find myself thanking Him each ride. I find riding a time where I pray a lot. Every rider that rides by.... I'm lifting them up. I feel really strongly about this: we should all take time to just briefly ask God to protect other riders we see. They have no idea I just prayed for them and that's what I love ! We need as much protection as we can get. Praying that everyone commenting here sees some answered prayer. We all have things going on in our lives. All of us have needs. I'm just so thankful to be riding again. I'm thankful to Sean unashamed of his Faith and inspiring me to follow suit. Carry On.
Sean, I really enjoy your videos, you do an excellent job with putting out good information and in a well presented format, very personable. Keep them coming. I am looking for a good candidate for a motard conversion in a 500+ CC format (I don't want an off the rack Ducati or Aprila), do you think the SWM would fill that bill?
I rode across Oz with 13 riders on various bikes in 2013. Two riders had the RS650R SWM ( with Safari tank and a small screen added). They did pretty well until about 2/3 the way , when one died due to a modification failure ( owner said it was his fault), the other one finished the ride. Two 690 KTMs failed to finished the ride. If I didn't have a fully sorted DRZ400E for adventure riding, this would be my next bike. We have had them in Oz for a few years now and they have a loyal following.
Does a gear indicator help the inexperienced rider? I have never found myself wanting a gear indicator. Whether you have one or not, it seems more important to be able to feel when you are in the right gear and when you are in the wrong gear.
I'm a very experience rider, but some bikes definitely need a gear position indicator. On 4 cylinder bikes especially, it's easy to ride for miles in 5th gear only to realise you could have been in 6th the whole time. Twins have the opposite issue, it's useful to know at low speeds if you're in 1st or 2nd. OK once you've put in some miles, you won't look at it much, but that's true of all instrumentation.
Looking for best bike to out on back of the Motorhome. Two seater. Ideas? Been riding 40 years. The MG Stelvio i rude is too big for a rear hitch insert rack.
Hey Sean I have a Kawasaki vaquero and I’m looking for a second bike. Something like an adventure bike. Would you suggest this or do you have any others for sale. Please let me know. Thanks,big fan!
Yes tire pressure is huge on knobbies. The less knobbie it is, the less freeway speed wobbles show up. I went from a MotoZ desert HT front tire which anything over 60mph was a nightmare. So I swapped out for the very slightly less aggressive MotoZ Adventure tire. Zero wobbles and only slightly less aggressive. And run about 25psi helps too.
Hi John. I have a TR650 Terra which is kind of the older sister to this bike. I love it. I also have the BMW800GSA which I also love for different reasons. It this stage I would only buying the SWM if my current bikes had a catastrophic failure. If I wasn't already set I think it would be top of my list (or maybe the Norden 901 if it ever turns up)
@@talel_Shelby The bike was purchased in Virginia at Gearhead Junction. Ask for Terry. However I’m sure SRK can hunt down anything your heart desires as well.
I just looked on SWM's website, it appears that there is only 1 US importer currently, Central Powersports Distribution. You can get their contact info at this link: swm-motorcycles.it/world/
Nothing beats my old XT 500 thumper with the 14:1 pop-up piston bigger valves and a cam. That was a my fun commuter. Wack the throttle at fifty and she would come up effortlessly. I miss my ole girl. Any YOU brought back those memories.
I always said those bikes are best for versatility. I live in WV so you could come home from work and go straight to the trails and hit the mountains. And yet go to the downtown or interstate. What else can go on a little trail and the interstate?
Words of wisdom??. lol. How much money can I make from selling a bike would be a better explaination. Jesus always liked to make a profit right? The good book says that.
Less aggressive tires would stabilize the bike nicely. Perhaps you could do a vid on 50/50 and 80/20 tires and the differences in handling in different terrains if you haven't already.
How's this for comparison, Honda CRF300l rally or SWM Super Dual X? im looking at both currently, and they both have a lot of potential for what im looking to do with them. But what gets me is the price gap.
This looks to me as an interesting bike. But i would be the best if it woukd weight something like 160-175 kg. That is why i am opting for the CRF300. How does the weighthandling feel ?
They’re decent, but have some issues. They do seem to stand behind their product. However, their prices are approaching Japanese prices, which’s makes them not worth it.
@@STORMZ8 that's what's making me curious. I would import a bike to Canada but considering that the price is so how high, would it be worth or or rather look for a used Japanese bike for next to nothing. The SG250 is really nice looking in my opinion and I wonder if she's worth the price.
Nice looking bike. This is what I think an adventure bike should be like. If dual-sport, it's dual-sport++. It's a bit more than I'd want to thrash through the brush or beat down a goat trail, but I'd feel comfortable on any gravel road, fire access road, ATV trail, and maybe some levels of rocky off-road jeep trails and a little sand. I think most adventure bikes are more like touring bikes made to do a little off-road. Their geometry looks dirt, but their weight, features, and cost says look rough while doing highway driving because you're going to get stuck in the sand and get exhausted picking it up, and way tempted to carry far to much kit. Kind of how most people drive their $40K+ Jeep, SUV, or pickup almost exclusively on the highway.
I miss my Kawasaki KLR 650, very capable on the street, but top heavy with the 6 1/2 gallon fuel tank. A thief stole it when I was out of town, it was locked up with a heavy chain and lock but it was gone when I returned home.
Is the front wheel straight? Even before you said something about the wobble I noticed it on the on ramp. I think you did a great presentation of it. Top notch.. but the BMW Keychain got me...I don't know it something about BMW Keychain with me.
I remember SWM Motocross bikes back in the 80's when I religiously read Dirt Bike Magazine. They were exotic bikes like Cagiva, Aprilia, and others. I didn't know they were still around.
non of these mentioned bikes are exotic...maybe only for someone who knows nothing about bikes,or an american (but they don`t count,the average knows nothing at all anyway)
@@pete_boy71 When you are a kid and really the only bikes you are exposed to are the big 4, Husqvarna and KTM, a Cagiva Aprilia, SWM, TM, etc. seem "exotic" when you never seen one in person. Definition of exotic - "originating in or characteristic of a distant foreign country."
@@macroevolve ...so it seems you are american,like i said then it is forgiven...not your fault to be born in such an undeveloped,yet arrogant country...cheers mate...maybe you should think about sticking things up your *** yourself, i hear it is delightful for some guys lol..
I remember the first Husky’s I ever saw ( around 69 or 70 ) ...Were at the BSA ,Triumph ,Norton , Ducati, Moto Guzzi , Dealership that was next-door to my grandfathers house back home in Illinois.....! I remember the Husqvarna’s that he sold I believe were red and yellow and they were strictly racing dirt bikes ...... I always thought they were so cool because they sounded great but they were two-stroke....! This is a pretty nice Looking and running Dual sport I didn’t catch the price of this particular motorcycle I will watch the video again.....! 🎵👍👍👍🎶🙏. UPDATE..., I just looked up the price of these bikes ...! Holy crap ...! Or should I say “Mamma Mia....!! “ $$$$$$
I've seen SWM recommended on lists that include European market bikes, so definitely heard of them. I'd like to see more of these and Husq in the US with more coverage like you just gave them. I feel that dual sports like this really fit an important niche in the US given all the open land we have. Manufacturers just need to advertise them more and get them to us!
I bought a 2016 KLR 650 in January with new knobbies on it. And bought another set to replace em due to the craziness going on. And thought I might have to switch them out if they were unbearable. But turns out they are DOT approved. And ride well. There is a hum/buzzing at speed. But cornering and traction have been good. I get some looks due to the buzzing and it’s pretty cool set up. But otherwise Avery quiet bike.
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This is exactly what I rented a couple of years ago to ride around Morocco.
Prior to that I wasn't even aware of the brand.
It proved to be comfortable, reliable, economical (with a very long range) and very capable on remote Atlas Mountains tracks.
Recommend.
I absolutely love the design that Husqvarna had pre-KTM. Sad that they changed it completely, but now with SWM I might get one of their bikes.
I just bought a KLR 650 2016 in the gray digital camo and I love it. But this is really interesting.
Trouble is it’s like the end of the world and there’s like no bikes. New or used. And I’ve been buying extra parts just to be ready. And those are starting to get delayed.
Some of the nicest looking Huskies are the CR500 from 85 and 86......the same for KTM, the 500MX is beautiful.
A couple years later the Husky based off the Cagiva was really neat.....in fact the Cagiva WMX250 around 1987 to 89 was a weapon.
@@whereswaldo5740 Almost positive the klr or x is better but I think the xr650 is the last bike you can buy aside from scooters that you only need too put money into for filters, chain/belt, tires, pads and fluids.
@@1969cmp lol
@@1969cmp Do you know the Cagiva Elephants? Wish I bought one of those years ago. These Ducati engines run so beautiful.
Glad you are enjoying it for what it is. The barkbusters and double taker mirror are PO additions; also Givi boxes. The rest 100% stock. I have put 13.5k miles through 19 countries on similar SWM Superdual back in 2019. It is in the storage in Asia, cannot get to it because of pandemic.
My Husqy WR250 was an absolute thriller to ride on the trail, single track, 12hr races. Everything. I would have no qualms about owning any of the SWM machines. Especially the TE. The old TE series were awesome and they don't look like they've changed much.
God bless you brothers. ✝️
I had a hisky wr250 1st trail bike.. Great bike loved it.
My brother used to have an Elefant 125 "lucky explorer", he bought it from Portugal, it's similar to the WR250
He has now a Husqvarna TR650 Strada and a Husaberg Fe
Sean, your idea of "words of wisdom" is brilliant and they are AWSOME!!!!!!!
I have been riding Husqvarna bikes for decades. I would recognize the sound of that engine from a distance.
The SWM is the most honest proposal in the dual sport segment. I got to ride both the KTM 690 and the Husqvarna 701 just six days ago. They are both great bikes, but too expensive. I 'd be more than happy with the SWM.
Greetings from Greece.
P. S. No offense, but you need to work on the Husqvarna pronunciation.
The Swedes would laugh. It’s a city, too.
i would love to hear a Greek pronounce Husqvarna. ;-)
4:30 also guys don't worry that field is pretty much "dead" until the farmer does something with it. It isn't planted or anything, like a fresh crop
Yea that field needed some attention anyway
If there was anything planted, i would ride trough it even more
@@the.communist I have shot at people who don't stop trespassing. Dont find the wrong farmer. Corn seedlings especially...
@@the.communist well you're a Communist who doesn't understand ownership probably never owned a thing in your life
Very cool that you reviewed these bikes. I had heard about these awhile ago, and that they were essentially identical in most respects to the Cagiva manufactured Husqvarnas. As someone who has owned several of the Italian-made Husky's, it's awesome that they are back in the form of SWM. My 2006 TE610E is hands down the best dual sport I have owned to date. Very capable on and off road, super reliable and bullet proof design. I've been half temped to further dig and see how many parts actually swap right over, since parts availability for my older ride is really the only downside I've run into yet :)
I really wish they still made the 610. I had a 630 I really liked
"they gave permission to drive through the field"
*The next day*
farmer: yesterday I saw a hooligan ride through my field, you know anything about it?
Sean: uhmm..... no?
"Well, what had happened waaaaas......"
"They gave permission" means "they didn't say I couldn't!".
That was definitely an "oh wait this is for a video" moment
Karen already called police
These SWM bikes fill a really nice spot in the market. I personally have a 2012 Husky TE310 dual sport that is very similar to the RS300r. They're a kick ass bike with very high quality components, a little on the heavy side compared to the current Husky/KTM but for $4k cheaper, its a no brainer if you ask me. I really hope these bikes catch on over here.
I wonder what the maintenance intervals are, is it as much as the new husky fe’s
@@garrettblaster no. These are based on the old “big block” Husqvarna engine. My TE250 has 750 mile oil change interval. The bigger engines can easily go 1500 miles. Valves…. never move! It’s a great motor.
I’m so glad that I will have parts supply for my 2008 Husqvarna TE450 now.
myself and 2 other Lancaster County boys had SWM trials bikes in the late 70's and early 80's. were air cooled piston port 2-strokes and pretty decent bikes. kind of a stop-gap measure between Bultaco and Montessa purchases. the one cool thing i do remember about the SWM that i owned was it's model name: Jumbo!
It's a bmw f650gs engine that became a tr650 husky with the red head and a little bit of more power. This one has this engine.
I have one, it's a great do it all DS bike. Had many Italian Huskys. Recently had a Africa Twin and KTM 790... This bike is more versatile for me as I like to do a lot of back roads and a few trails. Been solid so far.
Swm is a good brand here in italy, they make great supermotos, i personaly ride the SWM SM 125R it's a great bike and i've had 0 issues in 2 years of riding and proper care of the machine, but the other types of bikes in their lineup often suffer from rust or stupid issues like sensors going bad or a just little bit of fuel spilled to ruining entire decals.
They use some old Husqvarna projects to build their bikes, my swm sm 125r for example shares a lot of parts and is very similar looking to the Husqvarna 510
Love how easily it pops that front wheel up. Popping the odd wheelie is so tempting when you're riding something that loves to do it :D
Watch out not to hug a tree at 70 mph, doing your wheelie in a hairpin. Your friends prefer you alive and making jokes.
@@voornaam3191 And watch out not to do a wheelie at 200mph heading down a wharf that ends in 50 ft.
Wonder how hard it is to get parts for it here in the US
Abe's Sports Center in Strasburg is loaded with SWM parts for this bike.
About the same as every Italian bike.. you go to the dealer. They blame covid for “not having anything in stock” and you go home and order it from the dealer and wait two months for it to show up.
Oh.. and 4 months and counting for a seat from seat concepts
Take the givi cases off then take it down the highway, curious if that’s the cause of the wobble?
My Tenere 700 will get pretty shaky at above 87+ with the factory (givi) side luggage. And possibly the high fender added? Maybe it lifts and transfers even more weight?
It's tires and the soft suspension mainly plus everything you mentioned
Same engine, fork, brakes, suspension with the husky tr650.
Video editing is on point,
Audio is much much way better.
This video here representative of why I started watching SRK Cycles a year ago.
I love it! This is the only bike that's ever tempted me to sell my tricked out wee strom! Thanks for the great vid - it's not what you ride it's where you're going!
Now that looks like the ultimate all rounder trail/touring bike I’d like. Great review you have my sub from the uk 🇬🇧
I am stuck between buying one now or waiting to see if the KTM490 will be worth it
@@Mereshot101 yeah KTM are getting pretty serious at last
Looks like it has the same motor as the AJP 600.
Looks like a good option. 6 speed and efi, with minimal tech to go wrong.
It is the same motor
Husqvarna translated becomes ”Housemill” and pronounced ”Huskvarna”. Greetings from Sweden
You should be embarrassed to say your from Sweden
@@hurricane8634 WHY?
@@hurricane8634 Why he should be embarrassed? Care to elaborated?
@@tacomas9602 bc America is the best
@@tacomas9602 no one compares
Sean, I think you should become a GPX dealer. Another hidden gem bike that I cant wait to get my hands on. Awesome video!
This channel makes this disabled vet want to learn how to ride! Keep it up! God is good.
I think Harley was already in on it long ago. I used to be into flat track racing back 70, 80s. Bikes were Harley 750s But as a life long Desert rider. I would prefer the Honda XR 600. A life lasting motorcycle. I have The last production year bike
Harley is really late to the Adventure game. Baja ready Sporsters have been home made for years.
When Harley finally made a 1200 Street Tracker, it was going to be Europe only.
Ridiculous since the XR750 was the winning flat track engine for decades. Complaints caused HD to have a USA release.
600 were killers. Wish they still made them. A pair of 36mm Electrons and a shot of nitrous some XRs only goodies and a little Poweroll work. SOB was that bike quick! Wish I had that one back!
A little better than factory stock tires that are made for dual sport or adventure bikes with greatly improved the highway characteristics, and also making sure your tires are aired up fully to street pressures help a ton as somebody who almost exclusively rides to dualsport
I've been hoping a local shop will start selling these. I've been watching SWM since they entered the US market. I want one of these bad! If more shops start picking up these bikes, this may be my next dual sport! Planning on getting at least next season out of my DR650 then it will probably be up in the air between the SWM Dual sport or a new KLR... The new KLR's are super sweet too!
Good to see the name back , would like to see a comparison with the 'new' Kawasaki KLX650 , over mixed road/off-road conditions etc.
I fell in love with this bike when I spotted it at a bike show in 2019. Sadly there is little to no dealer network or I would absolutely own one and prep it for the Trans America Trail. I went with a 2019 KTM 690 Enduro R.
Great video but how does this bike stack up to the Honda XR650L and the Suzuki DR650S
I hade a xr650l and it was a great bike. Definitely going to check the stats on how they both compare.
The Honda is 10 years and the Suzuki is 20 years behind it in tech (esp the Suzuki) and one step less premium, WHEN they came out. Hope I covered your question.
5:15 Shawn doesn't stop at a stop sign, what a mad man
When I finally step up from my beloved '07 KLR 650 ... SWM's 650 Superdual is on the top of my list.
Hopefully if I do I will remember that there is a sixth gear. lol
I look for 6th gear on my KLR every time I ride it. Probably not the KLR's fault, I look for 7th gear on my wr250r too.
@@RadRob84
Yeah... Done it :-)
Thanks again for your time work and scripture
My CRF250L is surprisingly squirrel-y on the highway as well, still a super fun bike. Thanks for the introduction to SWM
Love my Husky TE630. Same as this bike but stripped down a bit. I would absolutely consider a SWM.
I just picked up a 2020 Model a few weeks ago....it is Amazing!!
What's your top speed
@@keithherb6016 I haven't tested that out...have been breaking it in.
@@keithherb6016 it's over 100 mph, haven't gone above that yet.
You need to review the 500r
👆👆👆👆.thanks for watching and commenting add up to claim price 🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁
Hey Shaun, I'm trying to find a good way to tow my motorcycle and I saw you use a hitch carrier sometimes. It would be great to see a video on how to properly tie down and use this method of towing.
Good question, surely must be a way of towing a bike that doesn't involve a big trailer
Little do most know those hitch things are dangerous and mostly illegal because it obscures the entire rear of vehicle particularly license plate
I hitch carried my KLR all over the country on the back of a rig where I couldn't see it, always scared me. I had like 20 tiedown straps going evry which way, even put a second back up cam just to keep an eye on it. But over 10,000 mikes and never lost it.
What tow plane do you have? The ones that do the banners? Or do you tow behind a military cargo plane? In the mountains a helicopter can pick you up anywhere. Fly safe!
@@SongsforSpace I know this is 2 years ago, but you can get lights for them. And you just put your license plate on it.
Any bike can be ridden on/off road, it is a matter of how well it handles, how fast will it happen, and how much do you want to keep the bike. Hahahahaha
Really, Any bike can be ridden on/off road. How old are you? 10 maybe 12
@@SS-ri9ft Me 10 or 12??? Hahahaha, you clearly have not looked at my videos. I'm almost 64 and having been riding two wheels and a motor since I rode my first minibike age 8. First, don't be a flipping moron. Second, any bike CAN be ridden on/off road, I have ridden cruisers on mountain trails here in TN, but they do not last very long. If you notice, I did add an Hahahaha, meaning I was, at least to some degree, joking around. I did not even remotely say that any bike could fly down the bumpy trails, or even get some air, or handle going quickly over woops. Perhaps it is YOU that are a 12 boy dreaming about riding his first bike, and yet think you are an expert. May you live long enough to realize that you don't know it all.
PROVERBS 22-6. IT REMINDED ME OF MY ENTIRE LIFE. I GREW UP A CHRISTIAN, SHOOTING TRAD BOWS, CAMPING, FISHING, AND RIDING MOTORCYCLES. THANK YOU FOR A GREAT VIDEO. LOVE THAT SCRIPTURE. THUMBS UP! NEW SUB. FROM THE 641..
This bike looks great.
Sean, I just got my first bike in 45 years. '21 HD SportGlide. I'm floored by this bike. However, I want to thank you for taking the time to honor the Lord God before each ride. I just subscribed but have watched most of your videos. Before my bike got delivered I promised myself to read the Word before I leave. I think of you now each time too! All riders should ask the Lord for His protection. I find myself thanking Him each ride. I find riding a time where I pray a lot. Every rider that rides by.... I'm lifting them up. I feel really strongly about this: we should all take time to just briefly ask God to protect other riders we see. They have no idea I just prayed for them and that's what I love ! We need as much protection as we can get. Praying that everyone commenting here sees some answered prayer. We all have things going on in our lives. All of us have needs. I'm just so thankful to be riding again. I'm thankful to Sean unashamed of his Faith and inspiring me to follow suit.
Carry On.
Bruh your 45 this isn't high school no need for the essay
@@MoaiHeadEmoji then why the need for your policing?
@@bebopredux lol
Summary: OMG, this man has bought a Harley!
Sean, I really enjoy your videos, you do an excellent job with putting out good information and in a well presented format, very personable. Keep them coming. I am looking for a good candidate for a motard conversion in a 500+ CC format (I don't want an off the rack Ducati or Aprila), do you think the SWM would fill that bill?
If it had a kicker as a back up would be nice. Hey I’m old, had several kick starts over the years. But it’s pretty cool.
You can also buy a hill or mountain. A push start is a lot easier going down hill.
Hey im a fan of the old huskys. Nice review.
Love the dual pipes. For once a bike that looks symmetrical mufflerwise.
Have you checked out the yamaha xt660r?
I rode across Oz with 13 riders on various bikes in 2013. Two riders had the RS650R SWM ( with Safari tank and a small screen added). They did pretty well until about 2/3 the way , when one died due to a modification failure ( owner said it was his fault), the other one finished the ride. Two 690 KTMs failed to finished the ride. If I didn't have a fully sorted DRZ400E for adventure riding, this would be my next bike. We have had them in Oz for a few years now and they have a loyal following.
cool pointless comment dude... one guy fkd his bike on purpose one was ok! ok sick great info that changes a lot
I just picked up a CRF300L Rally, and put race tech suspension on it and better off road tires, Love it
A thumper with 2into2 exhaust? 1 header per valve or?
Probably a Y split 1-2
@@aricmoto i thought that, but i can see two headers?
My 2000 Honda XR650R (single cylinder) has two header pipes. One for each exhaust valve.
Does a gear indicator help the inexperienced rider? I have never found myself wanting a gear indicator. Whether you have one or not, it seems more important to be able to feel when you are in the right gear and when you are in the wrong gear.
I'm a very experience rider, but some bikes definitely need a gear position indicator. On 4 cylinder bikes especially, it's easy to ride for miles in 5th gear only to realise you could have been in 6th the whole time. Twins have the opposite issue, it's useful to know at low speeds if you're in 1st or 2nd. OK once you've put in some miles, you won't look at it much, but that's true of all instrumentation.
Love the Bible verses each video Sean, keep on preaching brother.
Looking for best bike to out on back of the Motorhome. Two seater. Ideas? Been riding 40 years. The MG Stelvio i rude is too big for a rear hitch insert rack.
I had a Husky TE610, same motor,but how did they add 100 lbs?
Can you compare it with drz400 and klr650 both on and off road? Those are probably the most popular dual sports.
i have the SWM and owned a DRZ a few years back...the SWM is lightyears ahead in many ways!
That beast would be a great daily commuter ride
How much it Cost?
Their slow
Where did you order this bike from. No retailers in the usa.
Hey Sean I have a Kawasaki vaquero and I’m looking for a second bike. Something like an adventure bike. Would you suggest this or do you have any others for sale. Please let me know. Thanks,big fan!
Yes tire pressure is huge on knobbies. The less knobbie it is, the less freeway speed wobbles show up. I went from a MotoZ desert HT front tire which anything over 60mph was a nightmare. So I swapped out for the very slightly less aggressive MotoZ Adventure tire. Zero wobbles and only slightly less aggressive. And run about 25psi helps too.
I hope this brand is successful and keeps making them.
Hi John. I have a TR650 Terra which is kind of the older sister to this bike. I love it. I also have the BMW800GSA which I also love for different reasons. It this stage I would only buying the SWM if my current bikes had a catastrophic failure. If I wasn't already set I think it would be top of my list (or maybe the Norden 901 if it ever turns up)
This is really nice , now i want one !
where and how much ??
would you suggest this bike as a first bike for everyday use?
How is getting it serviced and repaired?
How much does one of these cost in the states, and where do I find one?
i think he's selling this one, you can contact him or search the webside !!
@@talel_Shelby The bike was purchased in Virginia at Gearhead Junction. Ask for Terry. However I’m sure SRK can hunt down anything your heart desires as well.
I just looked on SWM's website, it appears that there is only 1 US importer currently, Central Powersports Distribution. You can get their contact info at this link: swm-motorcycles.it/world/
That is a super cool looking bike!
Nothing beats my old XT 500 thumper with the 14:1 pop-up piston bigger valves and a cam. That was a my fun commuter. Wack the throttle at fifty and she would come up effortlessly. I miss my ole girl. Any YOU brought back those memories.
I always said those bikes are best for versatility. I live in WV so you could come home from work and go straight to the trails and hit the mountains. And yet go to the downtown or interstate. What else can go on a little trail and the interstate?
Thanks for the Words Of Wisdom .I can thank My Departed Parents WoW Looks good! . I need to go back to my Roots Riding a 'Dual Sport'.
Words of wisdom??. lol. How much money can I make from selling a bike would be a better explaination. Jesus always liked to make a profit right? The good book says that.
Can you get parts for it in Whitehorse ,Yukon Territories ???
How good would this bike be for a trip from Texas to Colorado being a 1banger?
People have been and still are riding 650 BMWs around the world, thumpers are great.
I have one and it would be 100% ready for it. It is an amazing bike!
Less aggressive tires would stabilize the bike nicely. Perhaps you could do a vid on 50/50 and 80/20 tires and the differences in handling in different terrains if you haven't already.
Nope not stock mirrors, those are doubletak and I just checked out SWM's website.
How's this for comparison, Honda CRF300l rally or SWM Super Dual X? im looking at both currently, and they both have a lot of potential for what im looking to do with them. But what gets me is the price gap.
The Honda is light years ahead of this chinese made piece of rubbish in every possibIe way.
One question: what’s your camera & Mic setup? Your riding videos are crystal clear for video and audio!
This looks to me as an interesting bike. But i would be the best if it woukd weight something like 160-175 kg.
That is why i am opting for the CRF300.
How does the weighthandling feel ?
How are getting parts for it?
My dealer on Strasburg has a boatload of parts! Abe's Sport Center
How much is that bike and is it sold in the US?
Single cylinder or parallel twin? I thought I saw two exhaust pipes
Single with two exhaust ports.
Do u still have this bike and is it foe sale
saw these a couple of years ago but couldn't find anywhere to pick one up... I understand they are great bikes, especially for the money
Except it’s big heavy and tall meaning awkward and if u dump it it’s heavy to pick u and since it’s heavy dumping it will mean more damage
Can you review CSC Motorcycles? I’m wondering if they are really as good as CSC says
They’re decent, but have some issues. They do seem to stand behind their product. However, their prices are approaching Japanese prices, which’s makes them not worth it.
@@STORMZ8 that's what's making me curious. I would import a bike to Canada but considering that the price is so how high, would it be worth or or rather look for a used Japanese bike for next to nothing. The SG250 is really nice looking in my opinion and I wonder if she's worth the price.
Nice looking bike. This is what I think an adventure bike should be like. If dual-sport, it's dual-sport++. It's a bit more than I'd want to thrash through the brush or beat down a goat trail, but I'd feel comfortable on any gravel road, fire access road, ATV trail, and maybe some levels of rocky off-road jeep trails and a little sand.
I think most adventure bikes are more like touring bikes made to do a little off-road. Their geometry looks dirt, but their weight, features, and cost says look rough while doing highway driving because you're going to get stuck in the sand and get exhausted picking it up, and way tempted to carry far to much kit. Kind of how most people drive their $40K+ Jeep, SUV, or pickup almost exclusively on the highway.
I miss my Kawasaki KLR 650, very capable on the street, but top heavy with the 6 1/2 gallon fuel tank. A thief stole it when I was out of town, it was locked up with a heavy chain and lock but it was gone when I returned home.
Sorry to hear that ❕which city ❔
Great bike, unfortunately, Dems will find a way of separating you from your valuables.
Is the front wheel straight? Even before you said something about the wobble I noticed it on the on ramp. I think you did a great presentation of it. Top notch.. but the BMW Keychain got me...I don't know it something about BMW Keychain with me.
Most everyone near Seans' shop in the residential neighborhood, probably knows him, or of his rout for test drives.
Some of us local Central Pa boys even know where he buys his bikes from 😂
Lol yeah, he rides a lot on the road that I commute to work from every day. Small world moment
Looks like a slimmed down gs, that head shake on the freeway either tires or bad fork geometry
I love the video. Glad you had a chance to take it offroad a little.
I remember SWM Motocross bikes back in the 80's when I religiously read Dirt Bike Magazine. They were exotic bikes like Cagiva, Aprilia, and others. I didn't know they were still around.
non of these mentioned bikes are exotic...maybe only for someone who knows nothing about bikes,or an american (but they don`t count,the average knows nothing at all anyway)
@@pete_boy71 When you are a kid and really the only bikes you are exposed to are the big 4, Husqvarna and KTM, a Cagiva Aprilia, SWM, TM, etc. seem "exotic" when you never seen one in person.
Definition of exotic - "originating in or characteristic of a distant foreign country."
@@macroevolve ...so it seems you are american,like i said then it is forgiven...not your fault to be born in such an undeveloped,yet arrogant country...cheers mate...maybe you should think about sticking things up your *** yourself, i
hear it is delightful for some guys lol..
I want one but where do i get one?
I remember the first Husky’s I ever saw ( around 69 or 70 ) ...Were at the BSA ,Triumph ,Norton , Ducati, Moto Guzzi , Dealership that was next-door to my grandfathers house back home in Illinois.....! I remember the Husqvarna’s that he sold I believe were red and yellow and they were strictly racing dirt bikes ...... I always thought they were so cool because they sounded great but they were two-stroke....! This is a pretty nice Looking and running Dual sport I didn’t catch the price of this particular motorcycle I will watch the video again.....! 🎵👍👍👍🎶🙏. UPDATE..., I just looked up the price of these bikes ...! Holy crap ...! Or should I say “Mamma Mia....!! “ $$$$$$
I don’t even like motorcycles but I watch because this guys soo funny and positive. It always makes my day
Is this based on the TE630 or TR650?
HOW READILY IS PARTS AVAILABLE ?
How can I get some of m1 gloves?
That is one angry sounding thumper! I love it!
Currently have a 13 BETA 520RR/S ,,gr8 bike and also mimics husky,, but would seriously consider one of these,,,,
However is as much maintenance as the KTM?
I've seen SWM recommended on lists that include European market bikes, so definitely heard of them. I'd like to see more of these and Husq in the US with more coverage like you just gave them. I feel that dual sports like this really fit an important niche in the US given all the open land we have. Manufacturers just need to advertise them more and get them to us!
are those ram mount mirrors??
I love the mirrors on it. Does though nobby tires feel stable on the road?
I bought a 2016 KLR 650 in January with new knobbies on it. And bought another set to replace em due to the craziness going on. And thought I might have to switch them out if they were unbearable. But turns out they are DOT approved. And ride well. There is a hum/buzzing at speed. But cornering and traction have been good. I get some looks due to the buzzing and it’s pretty cool set up. But otherwise Avery quiet bike.
@@whereswaldo5740 Hell yeah. Thank you.
Those mirrors are double take adv mirrors