it's funny I have a wr426 and since I'm in the country and don't care about johnny law I only ride secondary roads or dirt roads to get to trails. I think most people who ride duel sports are mainly wanting a dirt bike but don't want to get pulled over by a super trooper.
That ability to link together trails with just a mile or two of road between them and not having to worry about the mood of the cop who catches you is priceless
I have the SWM 500 SM 2016 since 5 years. It's a really good bike, I love it! The Husky motors are reliable and quite powerful. Don't be afraid to buy one! :)
I would love to have one of those bikes like yours, but I'd like for it to have foot pegs on the back to take a passenger through light trail riding. At the moment, I've got my eye on a Tenere 700 but I'd much rather have something smaller and more nimble to be able to do some good solo riding through rough terrain. The 700 seems too big for that but on the other hand perfect for 2 person trail riding. I used to have a 500 class 2 stroke and I'm seriously missing the ability to climb just about anything that presents itself and there is no way the 700 would work. Just asking since you've owned one for a long time and I'd like your input. Thank you.
Miałem przez rok czasu SWM 500, moim zdaniem nie wart zakupu, bardzo złej jakości plastiki ( kruche ), motor jest bardzo ciężko jak na swoją klasę, silnik ma dużo mocy na niskich obrotach ale jest słaby na wysokich obrotach w porównaniu np. do KTM exc500, kolejna sprawa elektronika silnika często sprawiała problemy (chek engine) musiałem dokupić kabel diagnostyczny.
hey man how it is right now? im planning to buy the new SWM SM500 Vatm at a good price and im wordring about reliability and spare parts support you ride it open at full power or at 35 hp? how many miles have you ride it?
Definitely have my attention. I didn’t know anything about this bike until now. And as far as looks that’s one of the best looking bikes I’ve seen lately. Love the idea of a full on dirt bike that’s just legal enough to get me to the trails. Thanks guys for sharing
Thanks for taking the time to talk about SWM, not a ton of info out there. And BTW it is actually a 2008-2009 not 07, Same motor but completely different frame and plastic.
If you’re not a racer and don’t have the budget for a ktm etc, buy an SWM. They do everything almost as well as the others for about half the price (in OZ anyway) Good service intervals, with 1.8L oil capacity. My 300 came with a single Arrow exhaust and weighs in at 107kg which, like my brother, isn’t heavy. Could do with a couple more litres of fuel and a slightly higher 6th gear, but otherwise they are a perfect trail bike in my humble opinion.
@Blunt Its a stock bike with aluminium engine guard (thats around 2kg) and the bike is exactly 134 kg. Make a video where you measuring 115 kg and give it the link. Go on.
It looks like a polished up KTM RFS, which are some of the most dependable, long lasting high performance four strokes ever made. Rocker actuated valves that can be wrench adjusted vs. bucket and shim which many times require camshaft removal for adjustment. Wouldn't even bother with a rebuild on those bikes until 10k offroad miles at least. The platform that this bike is based off of is still a reliable offroad machine to this day. A buddy of mine has an '04 KTM 450EXC and he's never done anything other than change the oil and adjust the valves.
For someone like me, who is a pretty average dual sport rider and doesn't need the latest generation performance, it's definitely worth a look. Especially at the price.
Excellent review! Thank you! I am picking up my Beta 430 RR S tomorrow ( Sat., 8 Oct)....... it should be amazing but I actually love this bike! For the average DS RIDER.....this bike will be just fine ESPECIALLY FOR THE PRICE! Cheers!
Still rolling on my '00 Husky TE610 (570). Great bike. Glad SWM is still making these. Wouldn't mind a RS500 at all. Don't need a silly plate where I ride which does include a few forest roads.
Thanks Ron for sharing this Bike with us Interested in this bike because of the low price for the quality putting into it, keep up the good work, and for old timers I remember you from 1978 taking pictures from DeAnza cycle park when I was racing a 1978 Can-am.
Husky and BMW did get more folks out on the trails about 12 years ago. It was exciting to see these bikes in the showroom. I took my son to a couple sponsored racing events, like the arena trials over piles of logs and giant boulders etc, Wild racing! 💯 But yeah it’s gotta be recertified, no need for all the grievances.
Great vid and great timing. Spent yesterday exploring some of our Utah mountain trails and "roads" on my 08 990. Some of the smaller, rocky trails were just too tight or steep for turning around 500+ lbs when things shut down. (I'm not getting any younger) so I made the decision to seriously look into adding a 500 to the stable. Big enough to ride on the road and open desert blasting and small enough to get turned around when a rocky climb goes bad. The EXC was my likely choice, but I'm not thrilled with KTM's digital direction (as in their "Demo" mode in the new 890R) or their prices. Some of your descriptions of the SWM sound like what I'm looking for, in a smaller package...grunt, plush, proven....cheap.
Hey thanks for doing the SWM reviews, i learned about this brand trough this channel! LOVE IT! Could you include in your next video the updates on what has changed for the 2023 Model year? It looks like they ditched the dual exhaust?
Seriously if you are (like the majority of people who ride these bikes) go out on the weekend and have fun with mate. Or even hit a few race tracks. This is the perfect bike. No need to spend thousands more on bikes like ktm etc. these bikes will take you where ever you need to go. Just as well as the big company bikes
Absolutely loved my 2008 Husqvarna 510SMR which I believe is the model these are made from. It was incredible and I would definitely buy one of these and SM or dual sport it (with a better seat)!! I also have all the FI tuning stuff for this, a JD tuner helped a lot as well, like really helped.
That bike is based on the last model year for the motor which was 2010 . It has a different frame, engine cases intake swing arm and linkage are all different from the 2007. This is a different model from the RS which is still made .
@@crashalexander7232 There is some debate as to which year of Husky this is based on. I think in the video they mentioned 2007? But this looks more like a 2010. There are significant differences between the two, I think?
@@Dashriprock4 Thank you so much for the info! I fixed a bunch of things that the previous owner had "over customized" on my TE450 and that would have been handy. I still need to get the correct oil filter cover, so I'll check them out.
I almost bought a '19 version of the S model. I wish I would have done it! The more the tax loving government digs its never ending claws into restricting motorcycles on roads ,it makes me want to get a new ride before I can't. I think I am going to go with the beta now. But if one of these comes up for right price I might take it.
@@andreasbronwaller567 Yes I am. Early Husqvarna 4 strokers came in the early 80`s. They had a self constructed and fabricated motor. Then, in 1986, Electrolux (the mother company of Husqvarna) sold the bike - sector of Husqvarna to Cagiva (Castiglioni Brothers) and the manufactury also went to italy. Some guys from Husqvarna nevertheless didn`t want to go to Italy and formed a new brand, Husaberg. At the beginning, they used basically the same 4 stroke motor as was used before in the Husqvarna. Meanwhile, Husqvarna (Italy) stayed a short time on the original swedish motor (wich was strong, but very unreiable because of weak lubricating of the head and bearings), but then made an own construction. This motor was enginneered and built by MV Agusta. One can see the brand on the casting of those Huskys. Later, BMW bought Husqvarna for a short time, and finally KTM was taking the name of Husaberg and Husqvarna as well, but that`s another story. Heja from Switzerland :-)
i picked up an 2000 xr650r over a year ago. the guy said there was under 1000 miles on it (other sellers say that same exact thing,) the bike looked clean, but crashed a bit, but the guy couldn't start it and when he finally did, it wouldn't stay running. he just had the idle set way low, so it's almost impossible to keep the slide in the right spot by feel, or it just clunks shut off. the frame or subframe might be bent. the shock bushing were worn pretty good, i changed them and still had the same play. other than that, it's an animal. i ride it almost everyday. it's the fastest smoothest bike i ever rode. insurance on 2 bikes are less than 80.00 per year. reg is 135.00. gas is short lived. tires are rags these days. less than 1/8th of mile im in the dirt, couple more miles i'm in the clouds. no wife, no more work, somebody has to do it.
@@crashalexander7232 Not really, it either makes first way too high to do any sort of single track stuff, or it makes the close ration even closer. You can basically compromise a bit if you're willing to lose first gear crawling for tight stuff, but the gearbox is a complete failure in my opinion.
@@Dashriprock4 its not a road bike ....duh if you want a road bike get a road bike....roadworthy to me means it will drive from a to b on the road...you dorks are splitting hairs....lol
I'm ready for this when it becomes available as a street legal DS. My KLX230 is fun but weighs as much as this 500? And you're saying it's a little on the heavy side? Come on man!
Saw one advertised here in South Africa (RS500R), new with 29km on the clock for R 70K - that's 3850 in US money. Bargain of the month. Nice looking bikes.
Better than Kawasaki of that time and only 30 lbs over Kawasaki's KLX 450R garbage that they produced with only *38HP!* I wanted to buy one of these engines because they have a good history, but none were local to me... so I gave that kawi 450 away because it was an engineer knocking pile! No supermotard for that kawi like I had planned. This bike will be the perfect supermotard platform that won't break the bank converting it over! It looks great and I love the engine! As for the tank, you can wait for the aftermarket or just commission your own! If I felt I needed far more fuel and I was impatient; I would simply buy some aluminum sheet and TIG weld a larger tank. Then bring it to the planishing hammer to work the harder angles/edges into a smooth contact area for my legs. I may well buy this one!
Could you please give me more information on the different components, KYB forks- open or closed cartridge. Who makes the shock and what's adj? 1&1/8” bars? Etc, etc. Maybe put up a spec sheet on these vids, so I can pause and read them. Thanks!
Do you have any issues starting the bike hot? And does it start on gear other than neutral? I have a 2019 RS500R and see both these issues along with flareouts. I wonder if anyone has a good fix for these issues documented somewhere.
1st whomever is riding that awesome bike must be a serious trials biker rider. He or she really is intune with operating that bike at a biomechanical level. 2nd. The bike itself is one I'd most definitely purchase and I'm sure enjoy. Clearly the Husky branding is in its DNA, and the top shelf brands of KYB, and Brembo Enough Said. 3rd. The negatives: A. The Gallon and a Half tank, That's got to be replaced B. The squared off exhaust tubing concerns me, as it very much seems to be a double edged bottle neck. Look at how many 90 degree bends are at the front of the engine. Wow that can't be good on scavenging. Other than those negatives I do like this awesome bike Price, performance, and looks.
I owned TXC250 & TC250 2008-2010 Husky models bikes and that frame would carve a line inside a line ... Get the engine right and it's gonna turn with these bikes that as a decade younger ...
The AJP SPR500 is much better version of this bike! -Seen the SPR300 in person and it's a beauty with a lighter better chassis/frame, better exhaust, better intake, better Athena Get fuel injection and mapping, better EVERYTHING, and even has Sachs dual chambered forks!
@@gailtaylor1636 IMHO the AJP SPR Line it's a better bang for the buck. SPR 250 R 6,000EUR SPR 310 R 8,000EUR SPR 510 R 10,000EUR (price in Europe) For USA prices just call AJP USA. Do a test ride and tell us what you think.
@@rideyourbike This review is about the SWM. If you'd like to review those others models, I'd love to see them. Their being superior in your opinion doesn't really matter to those that can't afford them. Main thing the SWM has going for it is price and it's based on a proven design. For myself, I'd also prefer the KYB suspension.
@@kugangles9860 DID YOU WATCH THE VIDEO? WELL ESTABLISHED BULLETPROOF MOTOR ALREADY PROVEN WITH HUSKY....THAT WAS PRETTY MUCH THE MEAT OF THE STORY HOW YOU MISSED THAT IM NOT SURE OTHER THAN YOU DID NOT WATCH THE VIDEO.
@@kugangles9860 I have owned a DRZ400SM and a DRZ400E and they were great bikes. Easy and cheap maintenance and long service intervals. The SWM has shorter service intervals and has additional oil screens that have to be cleaned with each service. Not a major job but adds to the maintenance. The SWM has 6 gears, fuel injection, better suspension, better brakes, hydraulic clutch and feels much lighter. Even though it is an older design it feels lightyears ahead of the DRZ as a dirt bike. I have an SWM RS 300 R which I love but the DRZ is much better on the road. The RS 300/500 is really just a dirt bike with indicators and lights. The DRZ is more versatile and can do longer distances quite comfortably.
No mention of being designed and engineered by MV Agusta. It is an Italian motorcycle through and through, in fact that is where the original Husqvarna factories are located and reopened to continue to build this motorcycle.
ONLY FOR THE OLDER FATTER GUYS...LOL IM 52 AND DUAL SPORT FOR ME IS COUPLE MILES TO THE NEXT TRAIL OR AROUND TOWN IF YOU WANT TO RIDE MORE ON ROAD BUY A XR650L OR KLR 650 ETC ....THIS BIKE IS NOT FOR YOU.
@@crashalexander7232 Actually I ride a 450L and just like every other owner I've replaced the seat and the tank since Honda missed the memo too. If it's street legal 3 gallons should be a minimum.
@@mikeisland7382 NAH....2.4 GALLONS ON MY 21 BETA 500RRS WILL GO 70 MILES EASY AND WHEN GUYS GO AFTERMARKET CHOICES ARE ALWAYS VARIED SO WHY WORRY ABOUT PUTTING THE RIGHT TANK ON...EACH GUY WANTS SOMETHING DIFF ANYWAY ....AND WILL UPGRADE TO WHAT THEY WANT ....YOU WANT MORE SOME DONT....THE MARKET HAS SPOKEN AND YOU LOSE....LOL
Not quite, but almost. Same factory with a few upgrades. Everything it quality, like KYB, Brembo, arrow etc. maybe not for a serious racer, but if you’re honest most of us aren’t. I love my 300.
I’ve had a rs300r for 4 years and love it. I’m an older trail rider and it’s almost perfect for me. Was going to buy a used bike but this was about half the price of a new ktm and within my budget. Service intervals are 2500km which is about 12 months for me😎 The tank could be bigger and 6th gear needs to be a bit higher too.
@@RealHooksy u can get a bigger tank from IMS. the gearing change the sprocket, as you most likely do not go on technical, get a smaller front sprocket and smaller rear sprocket, you will get faster on the higher gears
Weres all the weight coming from, looks like the average dual sport to me.. this may be a bike to consider based on the prices of ktm, beta those are 12k.. WE shall see..
Did they put some of that weight into the engine so that it runs smoothly like a DR400S / WR250R? Or is it a migraine inducing vision blurring paint shaker like a EXC500F or CRF450L?
My 2000 XR650L is 269lbs dry and isn’t nearly a sleek as this bike so I’m surprised they are basically the same weight with this bike being 5lbs heavier.
An xr650L wet weight with full tank of fuel is 349lbs. The fluids cannot weigh 75+lbs The wet weight of the SWM RS500R with a fuel tank of fuel (yes the fuel tank is small) is just under 300lbs. Having ridden both the RS500R and the XR650L I can tell you the SWM is significantly lighter.
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I bought a RE500 because of this review and others. I freaking love it. It’s an awesome bike, great performance and great price!
the Street version? hows the seat? hows the transmission? offroad/trail vs on the pavement? thx
it's funny I have a wr426 and since I'm in the country and don't care about johnny law I only ride secondary roads or dirt roads to get to trails. I think most people who ride duel sports are mainly wanting a dirt bike but don't want to get pulled over by a super trooper.
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That ability to link together trails with just a mile or two of road between them and not having to worry about the mood of the cop who catches you is priceless
Riding a dirtbike through town is pretty amazing. Doing it mostly legally is also awesome
Havent found a cop who can keep up offroad, still looking though
@@jangoreo 🤣 I hear you. I've been chased twice 20 years ago and last year so they're 0-2 with me.
I have the SWM 500 SM 2016 since 5 years. It's a really good bike, I love it! The Husky motors are reliable and quite powerful. Don't be afraid to buy one! :)
I would love to have one of those bikes like yours, but I'd like for it to have foot pegs on the back to take a passenger through light trail riding. At the moment, I've got my eye on a Tenere 700 but I'd much rather have something smaller and more nimble to be able to do some good solo riding through rough terrain. The 700 seems too big for that but on the other hand perfect for 2 person trail riding. I used to have a 500 class 2 stroke and I'm seriously missing the ability to climb just about anything that presents itself and there is no way the 700 would work. Just asking since you've owned one for a long time and I'd like your input. Thank you.
Miałem przez rok czasu SWM 500, moim zdaniem nie wart zakupu, bardzo złej jakości plastiki ( kruche ), motor jest bardzo ciężko jak na swoją klasę, silnik ma dużo mocy na niskich obrotach ale jest słaby na wysokich obrotach w porównaniu np. do KTM exc500, kolejna sprawa elektronika silnika często sprawiała problemy (chek engine) musiałem dokupić kabel diagnostyczny.
hey man how it is right now? im planning to buy the new SWM SM500 Vatm at a good price and im wordring about reliability and spare parts support you ride it open at full power or at 35 hp? how many miles have you ride it?
I have the RS300 its a great bike no complaints its super good value for money with top shelf components.
Definitely have my attention. I didn’t know anything about this bike until now.
And as far as looks that’s one of the best looking bikes I’ve seen lately. Love the idea of a full on dirt bike that’s just legal enough to get me to the trails. Thanks guys for sharing
look up a 2007/2008 husky 510....thats what it is....i loved those biked
Thanks for taking the time to talk about SWM, not a ton of info out there. And BTW it is actually a 2008-2009 not 07, Same motor but completely different frame and plastic.
If you’re not a racer and don’t have the budget for a ktm etc, buy an SWM.
They do everything almost as well as the others for about half the price (in OZ anyway)
Good service intervals, with 1.8L oil capacity.
My 300 came with a single Arrow exhaust and weighs in at 107kg which, like my brother, isn’t heavy.
Could do with a couple more litres of fuel and a slightly higher 6th gear, but otherwise they are a perfect trail bike in my humble opinion.
Sounds cool. I'm not sure If i can find one if these
the rs300r weights 134kg - I measured it
@Blunt No:) It is 134kg! - with engine guard + handguard + radiator guard.Good bike but heavy:) and fucking loud.
@Blunt Its a stock bike with aluminium engine guard (thats around 2kg) and the bike is exactly 134 kg. Make a video where you measuring 115 kg and give it the link. Go on.
Dude its 134 kg , You are the one who doubts, prove it yourself.
Any Dirtbike Review videos, remind me so much of the old Warrent Miller Ski films... Narration... great music and editing... salut friends..
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It looks like a polished up KTM RFS, which are some of the most dependable, long lasting high performance four strokes ever made. Rocker actuated valves that can be wrench adjusted vs. bucket and shim which many times require camshaft removal for adjustment. Wouldn't even bother with a rebuild on those bikes until 10k offroad miles at least. The platform that this bike is based off of is still a reliable offroad machine to this day. A buddy of mine has an '04 KTM 450EXC and he's never done anything other than change the oil and adjust the valves.
it pretty obviously is a DOHC design.
I had an old RFS motor and I have a 2008 Husqvarna and I would have to give the edge to this husky motor. Both durable and great engines
Yeah, the SWM is DOHC and shim adjustment though.
For someone like me, who is a pretty average dual sport rider and doesn't need the latest generation performance, it's definitely worth a look. Especially at the price.
Excellent review! Thank you! I am picking up my Beta 430 RR S tomorrow ( Sat., 8 Oct)....... it should be amazing but I actually love this bike! For the average DS RIDER.....this bike will be just fine ESPECIALLY FOR THE PRICE! Cheers!
LOVE MY 21 RRS-500 MIGHT ORDER A 480 RACE NOW....WHERE YOU FROM?
@@crashalexander7232 Hudson valley, NY state..... got itfrom Powerline Cycles.... GREAT SHOP
Still rolling on my '00 Husky TE610 (570). Great bike. Glad SWM is still making these. Wouldn't mind a RS500 at all. Don't need a silly plate where I ride which does include a few forest roads.
Ein Super Bike mit besten Preis Leistung Verhältnis. Schön das es Sie gibt. Der Motor ist ne Wucht. Und Top zuverlässig.
Thanks Ron for sharing this Bike with us Interested in this bike because of the low price for the quality putting into it, keep up the good work, and for old timers I remember you from 1978 taking pictures from DeAnza cycle park when I was racing a 1978 Can-am.
Husky and BMW did get more folks out on the trails about 12 years ago. It was exciting to see these bikes in the showroom. I took my son to a couple sponsored racing events, like the arena trials over piles of logs and giant boulders etc, Wild racing! 💯
But yeah it’s gotta be recertified, no need for all the grievances.
Great vid and great timing. Spent yesterday exploring some of our Utah mountain trails and "roads" on my 08 990. Some of the smaller, rocky trails were just too tight or steep for turning around 500+ lbs when things shut down. (I'm not getting any younger) so I made the decision to seriously look into adding a 500 to the stable. Big enough to ride on the road and open desert blasting and small enough to get turned around when a rocky climb goes bad. The EXC was my likely choice, but I'm not thrilled with KTM's digital direction (as in their "Demo" mode in the new 890R) or their prices. Some of your descriptions of the SWM sound like what I'm looking for, in a smaller package...grunt, plush, proven....cheap.
Hey thanks for doing the SWM reviews, i learned about this brand trough this channel! LOVE IT!
Could you include in your next video the updates on what has changed for the 2023 Model year? It looks like they ditched the dual exhaust?
I have the RS500R version. Street legal in Australia. If you consider it a trail bike rather than an enduro weapon it's really good. Great value.
Seriously if you are (like the majority of people who ride these bikes) go out on the weekend and have fun with mate. Or even hit a few race tracks. This is the perfect bike. No need to spend thousands more on bikes like ktm etc. these bikes will take you where ever you need to go. Just as well as the big company bikes
Absolutely loved my 2008 Husqvarna 510SMR which I believe is the model these are made from. It was incredible and I would definitely buy one of these and SM or dual sport it (with a better seat)!! I also have all the FI tuning stuff for this, a JD tuner helped a lot as well, like really helped.
Very very good bike! Very reliable engine!
Ron Lawson has the best voice and demeanor for this review!
I still have my 2009 TC450 and love it. Easy to ride.
I had the 09 SM450R and miss it very much. Great bike.
That bike is based on the last model year for the motor which was 2010 . It has a different frame, engine cases intake swing arm and linkage are all different from the 2007. This is a different model from the RS which is still made .
I own a 2010 TE450 and this is exactly what this is. I'm curious if it's got near 100% parts interchangeability... no joking,
@@p.t.anderson1593 IT COMES FROM THE ORIGINAL TOOLING FROM HUSKY SO I WOULD EXPECT IT TO BE EXACTLY THE SAME.
@@crashalexander7232 There is some debate as to which year of Husky this is based on. I think in the video they mentioned 2007? But this looks more like a 2010. There are significant differences between the two, I think?
How does this compare to the RS?
@@Dashriprock4 Thank you so much for the info! I fixed a bunch of things that the previous owner had "over customized" on my TE450 and that would have been handy. I still need to get the correct oil filter cover, so I'll check them out.
I almost bought a '19 version of the S model. I wish I would have done it! The more the tax loving government digs its never ending claws into restricting motorcycles on roads ,it makes me want to get a new ride before I can't.
I think I am going to go with the beta now. But if one of these comes up for right price I might take it.
Great video guys, Enjoyed watching the action and hearing the back story on this bike. Well done!
I have the 07 husqvarna te450 and it's bad ass. Easy maintaining. I would get one or 2or 3.
Dig the colour scheme better than the awful yellow black combo on the Oz models anyway.
The motor originally is made by MV Agusta. Good construction.
Okej are. You 100% of that?
The old motor is a Husqvarna ore. Husaberg .the Husaberg motor is 100% swedich from my home city
@@andreasbronwaller567 Yes I am. Early Husqvarna 4 strokers came in the early 80`s. They had a self constructed and fabricated motor. Then, in 1986, Electrolux (the mother company of Husqvarna) sold the bike - sector of Husqvarna to Cagiva (Castiglioni Brothers) and the manufactury also went to italy. Some guys from Husqvarna nevertheless didn`t want to go to Italy and formed a new brand, Husaberg. At the beginning, they used basically the same 4 stroke motor as was used before in the Husqvarna. Meanwhile, Husqvarna (Italy) stayed a short time on the original swedish motor (wich was strong, but very unreiable because of weak lubricating of the head and bearings), but then made an own construction. This motor was enginneered and built by MV Agusta. One can see the brand on the casting of those Huskys. Later, BMW bought Husqvarna for a short time, and finally KTM was taking the name of Husaberg and Husqvarna as well, but that`s another story. Heja from Switzerland :-)
Naic and Thanks 👍👍👍👍❤️ fore info
i picked up an 2000 xr650r over a year ago. the guy said there was under 1000 miles on it (other sellers say that same exact thing,) the bike looked clean, but crashed a bit, but the guy couldn't start it and when he finally did, it wouldn't stay running. he just had the idle set way low, so it's almost impossible to keep the slide in the right spot by feel, or it just clunks shut off. the frame or subframe might be bent. the shock bushing were worn pretty good, i changed them and still had the same play. other than that, it's an animal. i ride it almost everyday. it's the fastest smoothest bike i ever rode. insurance on 2 bikes are less than 80.00 per year. reg is 135.00. gas is short lived. tires are rags these days. less than 1/8th of mile im in the dirt, couple more miles i'm in the clouds. no wife, no more work, somebody has to do it.
WTF does this have to do with a ‘23 SWM 500 ?!!?
Nice skills on display. Keen to see the dual sport version…
What is the *OEM parts availability* - like how hard to get them and how expensive ?
I just sold my old Husky TE450, was a good machine but I hated the close ratio gearbox for dual sport use.
SIMPLE SPROCKET CHANGE FIXES THAT.
@@crashalexander7232 Not really, it either makes first way too high to do any sort of single track stuff, or it makes the close ration even closer. You can basically compromise a bit if you're willing to lose first gear crawling for tight stuff, but the gearbox is a complete failure in my opinion.
They are an absolute weapon on the trails but you are correct in there's nothing you can really do to make it roadworthy
@@Dashriprock4 its not a road bike ....duh if you want a road bike get a road bike....roadworthy to me means it will drive from a to b on the road...you dorks are splitting hairs....lol
@@crashalexander7232 Must be able to cruise comfortably 80mph for 6 hours like a 900cc twin. 😄
A lot of bike for the money. Nice. Looks like a CCM 604 frame.
I'm ready for this when it becomes available as a street legal DS. My KLX230 is fun but weighs as much as this 500? And you're saying it's a little on the heavy side? Come on man!
Haha I ride a xt660x… this swm is a featherweight in comparison.
Stunning looking bike, wow.
Saw one advertised here in South Africa (RS500R), new with 29km on the clock for R 70K - that's 3850 in US money. Bargain of the month. Nice looking bikes.
Keep up with the great content from Ron Lawson
certainly looks like my next bike!
I like it a lot!
I always laugh when people say a sub 300# dually is "heavy"
Another Awsome vid Thank you. Also I would love to see a off road competition 450 shoutout like rx xc fx etc. that would be awesome also 👍
Could you consider a review about the AJP SPR Line (250, 310 and 510), please? Thanks.
Better than Kawasaki of that time and only 30 lbs over Kawasaki's KLX 450R garbage that they produced with only *38HP!* I wanted to buy one of these engines because they have a good history, but none were local to me... so I gave that kawi 450 away because it was an engineer knocking pile! No supermotard for that kawi like I had planned.
This bike will be the perfect supermotard platform that won't break the bank converting it over! It looks great and I love the engine! As for the tank, you can wait for the aftermarket or just commission your own!
If I felt I needed far more fuel and I was impatient; I would simply buy some aluminum sheet and TIG weld a larger tank. Then bring it to the planishing hammer to work the harder angles/edges into a smooth contact area for my legs.
I may well buy this one!
in Europe you can buy supermoto version 500, comes with radial brakes in stock form
They had a supermoto model a couple of years ago. Not sure now.
The larger aftermarket 2013 Husky tanks fit right on I believe
@@RealHooksy Actually, that's a great idea!
Weekend ride and a month sit in the shop. That's what European bikes are : garage queen
Could you please give me more information on the different components, KYB forks- open or closed cartridge. Who makes the shock and what's adj? 1&1/8” bars? Etc, etc. Maybe put up a spec sheet on these vids, so I can pause and read them. Thanks!
Do you have any issues starting the bike hot? And does it start on gear other than neutral? I have a 2019 RS500R and see both these issues along with flareouts. I wonder if anyone has a good fix for these issues documented somewhere.
Will the FMF single muffler be standard?
is 600 good does heads get messed or colant
nice i gota ATK 605 DSES similar i may get AJP OR SWM
1st whomever is riding that awesome bike must be a serious trials biker rider. He or she really is intune with operating that bike at a biomechanical level.
2nd. The bike itself is one I'd most definitely purchase and I'm sure enjoy. Clearly the Husky branding is in its DNA, and the top shelf brands of KYB, and Brembo Enough Said.
3rd. The negatives:
A. The Gallon and a Half tank, That's got to be replaced
B. The squared off exhaust tubing concerns me, as it very much seems to be a double edged bottle neck. Look at how many 90 degree bends are at the front of the engine. Wow that can't be good on scavenging.
Other than those negatives I do like this awesome bike Price, performance, and looks.
How long service intervals? Good handling on pavement?
Any update on these?
Looks terrific but unfortunately the gas tanks to small
Crf450l killer!
I finally seen the guy behind the voice...I always thought it was Jay Clarks voice LOL.
hi guys, I own RS500R but looking for RS500RE fuel map, do you know ID of this mapping?
Noob question here:
How (by which company and parts) did you get a single exhaust on a dualexhaust system?
Cubes rule 😅❤😊
Based on 2010 TE 510 husqvarna with kayaba suspension
Un mostro 😁🤑🤗
Still it's 10 lbs lighter than my 2022 KLX300... Thanks for the video.
won't last longer :)
Is there an oversized fuel tank available? That 1.7-1.9 gallon tank is absolutely ridiculous for a dual-sport bike.
Honestly the seat is not the best nor is anything over 50 mph on pavement. Other than those things, it’s a beast and a blast to ride.
Only problem I have with SWM is finding one within 500 miles
Nice !
Is the engine the same as the Husky TE450 2010? I need spare parts for that bike. 😞
Hadda te510 2007. Great bike but transmission ratios too short, and the vibes! If they put counterbalance in maybe good now
It's sold as a competition bike,so no compromise on performance.
I'm trying to find one of these, does it have its dual sport certification yet?
I owned TXC250 & TC250 2008-2010 Husky models bikes and that frame would carve a line inside a line ... Get the engine right and it's gonna turn with these bikes that as a decade younger ...
The AJP SPR500 is much better version of this bike! -Seen the SPR300 in person and it's a beauty with a lighter better chassis/frame, better exhaust, better intake, better Athena Get fuel injection and mapping, better EVERYTHING, and even has Sachs dual chambered forks!
Cost? Bet it's waaay more than $8K.
Agreed
@@gailtaylor1636 IMHO the AJP SPR Line it's a better bang for the buck.
SPR 250 R 6,000EUR
SPR 310 R 8,000EUR
SPR 510 R 10,000EUR
(price in Europe) For USA prices just call AJP USA.
Do a test ride and tell us what you think.
@@rideyourbike This review is about the SWM. If you'd like to review those others models, I'd love to see them. Their being superior in your opinion doesn't really matter to those that can't afford them. Main thing the SWM has going for it is price and it's based on a proven design. For myself, I'd also prefer the KYB suspension.
Naic that is a swedich inspiration mc 🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪👍 so hope tjis is coming back to sweden
ITALY SORRY......
Husqvarna and Husaberg is from begining100% 🇸🇪 Husaberg is from my home city
Should we be looking at this as a more powerful, 6 speed DRZ400?
DRZ is pretty much bullet proof with basic maintenance this SWM I'm not so sure.
@@kugangles9860 DID YOU WATCH THE VIDEO? WELL ESTABLISHED BULLETPROOF MOTOR ALREADY PROVEN WITH HUSKY....THAT WAS PRETTY MUCH THE MEAT OF THE STORY HOW YOU MISSED THAT IM NOT SURE OTHER THAN YOU DID NOT WATCH THE VIDEO.
@@crashalexander7232 WHY DO YOU TYPE IN ALL CAPS
@@butterytoast4836 Because his mom forgot to turn the caps lock off for him when she went to bed.
@@kugangles9860 I have owned a DRZ400SM and a DRZ400E and they were great bikes. Easy and cheap maintenance and long service intervals.
The SWM has shorter service intervals and has additional oil screens that have to be cleaned with each service. Not a major job but adds to the maintenance.
The SWM has 6 gears, fuel injection, better suspension, better brakes, hydraulic clutch and feels much lighter. Even though it is an older design it feels lightyears ahead of the DRZ as a dirt bike.
I have an SWM RS 300 R which I love but the DRZ is much better on the road. The RS 300/500
is really just a dirt bike with indicators and lights. The DRZ is more versatile and can do longer distances quite comfortably.
Wonder why they don't use the bigger 570 engine
I was i have Husqvarna TC 510. Its same. But this one haven't kick start.
You can do it bro
Best place to buy one?
No mention of being designed and engineered by MV Agusta. It is an Italian motorcycle through and through, in fact that is where the original Husqvarna factories are located and reopened to continue to build this motorcycle.
“Hyperactive legislative states” is a great euphemism
Крутая ямаха, переименовали для рынка америки?
Where does the weight come from and how do you lighten it?
Buy a newer bike. Older bikes are heavier. That engine alone is probably close to 30lbs heavier than a 2023 KTM/Husky/GasGas.
@@gailtaylor1636 gotcha..
"Hyperactive legislative states". Great writing.
Interesting
I can’t ride a KTM to it’s full potential. This is plenty fast enough for me.
Im in cali tho i may a 600 used
What are they worth used
Looks nice but dual sport with skinny seat and tiny fuel capacity... Ain't gonna be riding that very far 🤔
IMS makes a big tank.
60 MI MAYBE
How about a Re300 test. Thanks.
Beautiful bike but a dual sport bike needs a large tank and a comfortable seat for those unfortunate highway sections.
ONLY FOR THE OLDER FATTER GUYS...LOL IM 52 AND DUAL SPORT FOR ME IS COUPLE MILES TO THE NEXT TRAIL OR AROUND TOWN IF YOU WANT TO RIDE MORE ON ROAD BUY A XR650L OR KLR 650 ETC ....THIS BIKE IS NOT FOR YOU.
@@crashalexander7232 Actually I ride a 450L and just like every other owner I've replaced the seat and the tank since Honda missed the memo too. If it's street legal 3 gallons should be a minimum.
@@mikeisland7382 NAH....2.4 GALLONS ON MY 21 BETA 500RRS WILL GO 70 MILES EASY AND WHEN GUYS GO AFTERMARKET CHOICES ARE ALWAYS VARIED SO WHY WORRY ABOUT PUTTING THE RIGHT TANK ON...EACH GUY WANTS SOMETHING DIFF ANYWAY ....AND WILL UPGRADE TO WHAT THEY WANT ....YOU WANT MORE SOME DONT....THE MARKET HAS SPOKEN AND YOU LOSE....LOL
No volume in the last vid
These bikes are just rebadged husqvarna's yes/no.?
Not quite, but almost.
Same factory with a few upgrades.
Everything it quality, like KYB, Brembo, arrow etc.
maybe not for a serious racer, but if you’re honest most of us aren’t.
I love my 300.
What are the service intervals? For that price, if they are long(ish) it could be a great dual sport, light adventure bike
Depends on the type of riding. Looks like it’s aimed more at KTM than Suzuki.
oil change 2k and 4k for valve check, info from SWM service manual
5.000km service oil
I’ve had a rs300r for 4 years and love it.
I’m an older trail rider and it’s almost perfect for me.
Was going to buy a used bike but this was about half the price of a new ktm and within my budget.
Service intervals are 2500km which is about 12 months for me😎
The tank could be bigger and 6th gear needs to be a bit higher too.
@@RealHooksy u can get a bigger tank from IMS. the gearing change the sprocket, as you most likely do not go on technical, get a smaller front sprocket and smaller rear sprocket, you will get faster on the higher gears
C'è anche motard?
Weres all the weight coming from, looks like the average dual sport to me.. this may be a bike to consider based on the prices of ktm, beta those are 12k.. WE shall see..
They should make a 250cc version for under $4000
needs stiffer seting
Did they put some of that weight into the engine so that it runs smoothly like a DR400S / WR250R? Or is it a migraine inducing vision blurring paint shaker like a EXC500F or CRF450L?
My 2000 XR650L is 269lbs dry and isn’t nearly a sleek as this bike so I’m surprised they are basically the same weight with this bike being 5lbs heavier.
An xr650L wet weight with full tank of fuel is 349lbs. The fluids cannot weigh 75+lbs
The wet weight of the SWM RS500R with a fuel tank of fuel (yes the fuel tank is small) is just under 300lbs.
Having ridden both the RS500R and the XR650L I can tell you the SWM is significantly lighter.
This bike look alike Hero Xpulse 200 the most affordable off-road bike in world
RE300 coming soon.
If '07 was the year, compare it to '07 bikes!!!