Swm Rs 500r vs Ktm 500 Exc-f
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Swm Rs 500r vs Ktm 500 Exc-f. 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. Ktm 500 Exc-f: ~63 hp @ 8,750 rpm (estimated based on published KTM data for recent model years) hp, 111 kg (wet/curb weight, approximate for recent model years) weight, top speed ~175 km/h (estimated; note: varies by gearing and conditions), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Swm Rs 500r
Ktm 500 Exc-f
Horsepower (hp)
48 hp
63 hp
Torque (Nm)
46 Nm
55 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
150 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
138 kg
111 kg
Type
Enduro
Enduro
Horsepower
48 hp @ 8,000 rpm — estimated
~63 hp @ 8,750 rpm (estimated based on published KTM data for recent model years)
Torque
46 Nm @ 6,500 rpm — estimated
~55 Nm @ 6,500 rpm (estimated)
Top Speed
150 km/h — estimated
~175 km/h (estimated; note: varies by gearing and conditions)
Weight
138 kg (wet/curb weight)
111 kg (wet/curb weight, approximate for recent model years)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L) — estimated
~6.0 L/100km (estimated real-world average; varies greatly with riding style and terrain)
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
Ktm 500 Exc-f
8.5/10
"The ultimate dual-sport weapon for experienced, mechanically committed riders only."
Pros
+Unmatched power-to-weight ratio
+World-class WP suspension
+Street legal adventure capability
Cons
−Brutal maintenance costs
−Punishing on tarmac
−Savage power for beginners
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