Yamaha Xt600 vs Swm Superdual 650
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Xt600 vs Swm Superdual 650. Yamaha Xt600: 45 hp @ 6,500 rpm hp, 176 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 155 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. 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.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Xt600
Swm Superdual 650
Horsepower (hp)
45 hp
53 hp
Torque (Nm)
50 Nm
60 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
155 km/h
165 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
176 kg
185 kg
Type
Dual-sport
Dual-sport
Horsepower
45 hp @ 6,500 rpm
53 hp @ 6,500 rpm (estimate)
Torque
50 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
60 Nm @ 5,000 rpm (estimate)
Top Speed
155 km/h
165 km/h (estimate)
Weight
176 kg (wet/curb weight)
185 kg (wet/curb weight, estimate)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km (approximately 22 km/L typical real-world average)
4.5 L/100km (estimate; approximately 22 km/L)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Xt600
7.5/10
"A genuinely capable adventure bike that rewards a careful used buyer."
Pros
+Bulletproof single-cylinder engine
+Simple DIY-friendly mechanics
+Excellent long-distance capability
Cons
−Vibration above 80mph
−Carb diaphragms age badly
−Fork seals leak frequently
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
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