Swm Rs 500r vs Husqvarna Fe 501
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Swm Rs 500r vs Husqvarna Fe 501. 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. Husqvarna Fe 501: ~63 hp @ 8,000 rpm (estimated; varies slightly by model year) hp, ~111 kg (wet/curb weight, varies by model year) weight, top speed ~145 km/h (estimated; note: gearing and terrain dependent), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Swm Rs 500r
Husqvarna Fe 501
Horsepower (hp)
48 hp
63 hp
Torque (Nm)
46 Nm
55 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
150 km/h
145 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
138 kg
111 kg
Type
Enduro
Enduro
Horsepower
48 hp @ 8,000 rpm — estimated
~63 hp @ 8,000 rpm (estimated; varies slightly by model year)
Torque
46 Nm @ 6,500 rpm — estimated
~55 Nm @ 6,500 rpm (estimated; varies slightly by model year)
Top Speed
150 km/h — estimated
~145 km/h (estimated; note: gearing and terrain dependent)
Weight
138 kg (wet/curb weight)
~111 kg (wet/curb weight, varies by model year)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L) — estimated
~6–8 L/100km (estimated real-world average depending on terrain and riding style)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
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
Husqvarna Fe 501
8.5/10
"The ultimate trail weapon if you commit to proper maintenance."
Pros
+Class-leading WP suspension
+Monstrous tractable engine
+Premium KTM mechanicals underneath
Cons
−Expensive used, always
−Demanding maintenance schedule
−Miserable long-distance comfort
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