Swm Rs 500r vs Yamaha Wr 250 F
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Swm Rs 500r vs Yamaha Wr 250 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. Yamaha Wr 250 F: 36 hp @ 12,500 rpm (estimated for post-2015 fuel-injected models) hp, 118 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 135 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
Yamaha Wr 250 F
Horsepower (hp)
48 hp
36 hp
Torque (Nm)
46 Nm
24 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
150 km/h
135 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
138 kg
118 kg
Type
Enduro
Enduro
Horsepower
48 hp @ 8,000 rpm — estimated
36 hp @ 12,500 rpm (estimated for post-2015 fuel-injected models)
Torque
46 Nm @ 6,500 rpm — estimated
24 Nm @ 10,000 rpm (estimated)
Top Speed
150 km/h — estimated
135 km/h (estimated; note: varies by gearing and conditions)
Weight
138 kg (wet/curb weight)
118 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L) — estimated
3.5 L/100km (approximately 28.5 km/L) — estimated, varies greatly with riding conditions
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
Yamaha Wr 250 F
8.5/10
"A serious trail weapon that rewards diligent buyers who do their homework."
Pros
+Race-derived engine, brilliant power
+Lightweight and highly flickable
+Bulletproof Yamaha reliability maintained
Cons
−Valves neglected by most owners
−Suspension bearings routinely ignored
−Street legal kit is minimal
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