Swm Rs 500r vs Yamaha Wr250f
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Swm Rs 500r vs Yamaha Wr250f. 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 Wr250f: ~36 hp @ 12,500 rpm (estimated for post-2020 fuel-injected models) hp, 118 kg (wet/curb weight, 2020+ models) weight, top speed ~145 km/h (estimated; note: not intended as a road bike), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Swm Rs 500r
Yamaha Wr250f
Horsepower (hp)
48 hp
36 hp
Torque (Nm)
46 Nm
26 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
150 km/h
145 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-2020 fuel-injected models)
Torque
46 Nm @ 6,500 rpm — estimated
~26 Nm @ 10,000 rpm (estimated)
Top Speed
150 km/h — estimated
~145 km/h (estimated; note: not intended as a road bike)
Weight
138 kg (wet/curb weight)
118 kg (wet/curb weight, 2020+ models)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L) — estimated
~3.5 L/100km or ~28 km/L (estimated real-world off-road average)
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 Wr250f
8.5/10
"The best used trail bike money can buy, if properly maintained."
Pros
+Wide-ratio gearbox is outstanding
+Genuinely lightweight and nimble
+Strong aftermarket parts support
Cons
−Valve checks every 25 hours
−Pre-2015 carb tuning fussy
−Higher ongoing maintenance costs
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