Husqvarna 701 Enduro vs Swm Rs 500r
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Husqvarna 701 Enduro vs Swm Rs 500r. Husqvarna 701 Enduro: 74 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 148 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Swm Rs 500r: 48 hp @ 8,000 rpm — estimated hp, 138 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 150 km/h — estimated, Motoryk rating 7.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Husqvarna 701 Enduro
Swm Rs 500r
Horsepower (hp)
74 hp
48 hp
Torque (Nm)
72 Nm
46 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
150 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
148 kg
138 kg
Type
Enduro
Enduro
Horsepower
74 hp @ 8,000 rpm
48 hp @ 8,000 rpm — estimated
Torque
72 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
46 Nm @ 6,500 rpm — estimated
Top Speed
175 km/h
150 km/h — estimated
Weight
148 kg (wet/curb weight)
138 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.0–6.5 L/100km (approximately 15–20 km/L typical real-world average)
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L) — estimated
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Husqvarna 701 Enduro
8.5/10
"The ultimate used adventure single if you buy smart."
Pros
+Bulletproof LC4 engine
+Genuinely dual-purpose capable
+Excellent suspension adjustability
Cons
−Linkage bearings wear quickly
−Stock fuel range limited
−Plastics expensive to replace
Swm Rs 500r
7.0/10
"Solid adventure-enduro bargain if pre-purchase inspection checks out."
Pros
+Rotax engine proven reliable
+Capable suspension setup
+Cheaper than Austrian rivals
Cons
−Parts availability still patchy
−Maintenance often neglected by owners
−Budget switchgear and plastics
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