Swm Rs 500r vs Yamaha Wr450f
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Swm Rs 500r vs Yamaha Wr450f. 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 Wr450f: ~50 hp @ 9,500 rpm (estimated for post-2016 models; not officially published by Yamaha) hp, 118 kg (wet/curb weight, 2016+ models) weight, top speed ~170 km/h (estimated; limited by off-road gearing and ergonomics), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Swm Rs 500r
Yamaha Wr450f
Horsepower (hp)
48 hp
50 hp
Torque (Nm)
46 Nm
47 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
150 km/h
170 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
138 kg
118 kg
Type
Enduro
Enduro
Horsepower
48 hp @ 8,000 rpm — estimated
~50 hp @ 9,500 rpm (estimated for post-2016 models; not officially published by Yamaha)
Torque
46 Nm @ 6,500 rpm — estimated
~47 Nm @ 7,500 rpm (estimated for post-2016 models; not officially published by Yamaha)
Top Speed
150 km/h — estimated
~170 km/h (estimated; limited by off-road gearing and ergonomics)
Weight
138 kg (wet/curb weight)
118 kg (wet/curb weight, 2016+ models)
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
Yamaha Wr450f
8.5/10
"The best enduro engine available, if you do your homework."
Pros
+Bulletproof when properly maintained
+Exceptional power-to-weight ratio
+Strong aftermarket parts support
Cons
−Brutal for beginners
−Frequent valve inspection required
−Heavy for tight trails
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