Honda Xr650l vs Swm Superdual 650
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Xr650l vs Swm Superdual 650. Honda Xr650l: 34 hp @ 6,000 rpm (note: US-spec figures; often cited as low due to EPA/CARB restrictions) hp, 166 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 155 km/h (estimate — actual varies with gearing and rider; note: factory-restricted), Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Swm Superdual 650: 53 hp @ 6,500 rpm (estimate) hp, 185 kg (wet/curb weight, estimate) weight, top speed 165 km/h (estimate), Motoryk rating 6.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Xr650l
Swm Superdual 650
Horsepower (hp)
34 hp
53 hp
Torque (Nm)
52 Nm
60 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
155 km/h
165 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
166 kg
185 kg
Type
Dual-sport
Dual-sport
Horsepower
34 hp @ 6,000 rpm (note: US-spec figures; often cited as low due to EPA/CARB restrictions)
53 hp @ 6,500 rpm (estimate)
Torque
52 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
60 Nm @ 5,000 rpm (estimate)
Top Speed
155 km/h (estimate — actual varies with gearing and rider; note: factory-restricted)
165 km/h (estimate)
Weight
166 kg (wet/curb weight)
185 kg (wet/curb weight, estimate)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km or approximately 18 km/L (typical real-world average)
4.5 L/100km (estimate; approximately 22 km/L)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Honda Xr650l
7.8/10
"The definition of reliable, if you accept its 1993 soul."
Pros
+Nearly indestructible engine
+Cheap parts everywhere
+Comfortable all-day ergonomics
Cons
−Factory jetting criminally lean
−Heavy for true off-road
−Dated suspension technology
Swm Superdual 650
6.5/10
"A rewarding lightweight adventurer that demands mechanical tolerance and realistic expectations."
Pros
+Genuinely lightweight and flickable
+Punchy torquey single cylinder
+Strong used value proposition
Cons
−Terrible long-distance seat comfort
−Thin parts and dealer network
−Noticeable vibration at speed
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