Swm Rs 500r vs Sur-ron Light Bee X
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Swm Rs 500r vs Sur-ron Light Bee X. 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. Sur-ron Light Bee X: ~6 hp continuous / ~22 hp peak (mid-drive electric motor, no rpm rating applicable) hp, ~47 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed ~75 km/h (electronically limited; some units reported up to 80 km/h), Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Swm Rs 500r
Sur-ron Light Bee X
Horsepower (hp)
48 hp
6 hp
Torque (Nm)
46 Nm
250 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
150 km/h
75 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
138 kg
47 kg
Type
Enduro
Enduro
Horsepower
48 hp @ 8,000 rpm — estimated
~6 hp continuous / ~22 hp peak (mid-drive electric motor, no rpm rating applicable)
Torque
46 Nm @ 6,500 rpm — estimated
~250 Nm at wheel (motor output approximately 32 Nm before gear reduction); NOTE: Manufacturer claims ~250 Nm at rear wheel
Top Speed
150 km/h — estimated
~75 km/h (electronically limited; some units reported up to 80 km/h)
Weight
138 kg (wet/curb weight)
~47 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L) — estimated
N/A – Electric vehicle. Estimated energy consumption: ~3–5 Wh/km (approximately 1.5–2.5 kWh per 100km equivalent)
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
Sur-ron Light Bee X
7.5/10
"Brilliant backyard weapon if you accept its very specific limitations."
Pros
+Genuinely fun power delivery
+Lightweight and flickable chassis
+Strong used value retention
Cons
−Parts wait times are brutal
−Stock brakes embarrassingly weak
−Road legal in almost nowhere
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