Swm Superdual 650 vs Yamaha Xt250
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Swm Superdual 650 vs Yamaha Xt250. Swm Superdual 650: 53 hp @ 6,500 rpm (estimate) hp, 185 kg (wet/curb weight, estimate) weight, top speed 165 km/h (estimate), Motoryk rating 6.5/10. Yamaha Xt250: 15 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 122 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 120 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Swm Superdual 650
Yamaha Xt250
Horsepower (hp)
53 hp
15 hp
Torque (Nm)
60 Nm
17 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
165 km/h
120 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
185 kg
122 kg
Type
Dual-sport
Dual-sport
Horsepower
53 hp @ 6,500 rpm (estimate)
15 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
60 Nm @ 5,000 rpm (estimate)
17 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
165 km/h (estimate)
120 km/h
Weight
185 kg (wet/curb weight, estimate)
122 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km (estimate; approximately 22 km/L)
2.8 L/100km or approximately 35.7 km/L
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Swm Superdual 650
6.5/10
"A rewarding lightweight adventurer that demands mechanical tolerance and realistic expectations."
Pros
+Genuinely lightweight and flickable
+Punchy torquey single cylinder
+Strong used value proposition
Cons
−Terrible long-distance seat comfort
−Thin parts and dealer network
−Noticeable vibration at speed
Yamaha Xt250
7.5/10
"The most sensible used dual-sport under $4,000, full stop."
Pros
+Nearly indestructible engine reliability
+Cheap parts, easy maintenance
+Comfortable all-day ergonomics
Cons
−Gutless above 55mph
−Stock tires genuinely terrible
−Suspension too soft everywhere
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