SWM SM 500 R 2020 vs. Honda CRF250L 2020

SWM SM 500 R 2020

Honda CRF250L 2020

Overview - SWM SM 500 R 2020 vs Honda CRF250L 2020

SWM SM 500 R 2020

Honda CRF250L 2020

Technical Specifications SWM SM 500 R 2020 compared to Honda CRF250L 2020

SWM SM 500 R 2020

Honda CRF250L 2020

SWM SM 500 R 2020

Honda CRF250L 2020

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	97 mm	Bore	76 mm
Stroke	Stroke	67.8 mm	Stroke	55 mm
Engine power	Engine power	34 HP	Engine power	25 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	35 Nm	Torque	22.6 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	4,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,750 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.9	Compression Ratio	10.7
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Ignition	Ignition	Digital	Ignition	Digital, Transistor
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	1	Cylinders	1
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	501 ccm	Displacement	249 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Brand	Brand	Kayaba	Brand	Showa
Diameter	Diameter	48 mm	Diameter	43 mm
Travel	Travel	250 mm	Travel	250 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Brand	Brand	Kayaba	Brand	Showa
Travel	Travel	290 mm	Travel	240 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Single disk
Diameter	Diameter	320 mm	Diameter	256 mm

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	240 mm	Diameter	220 mm

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	21 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	120 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	80 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch
Length	Length	2,112 mm	Length	2,195 mm
Width	Width	815 mm	Width	815 mm
Height	Height	1,219 mm	Height	1,195 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,465 mm	Wheelbase	1,445 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	920 mm	Seat Height	875 mm
Kerb Weight	Kerb Weight	140 kg	Kerb Weight	146 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	8 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	7.8 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A2	License compliancy	A2

Pros and Cons in comparison

SWM SM 500 R 2020

The SM 500R is not a thoroughbred supermoto that only wants to be ridden on the kart track. You can have fun with it there, too, but narrow bends and mountain passes are its home. Thanks to its comfortable seat and pleasant riding position, it is also happy to go on short tours. In addition to the well-known components, SWM also focuses on a reasonable price.

easy to ride

very good handling

very comfortable for a Supermoto

At 140 kg, a bit heavy for a single-cylinder

ABS regulates very early on

Honda CRF250L 2020

Honda's little CRF250L should be taken seriously as a true off-road bike. Even if the power does not move mountains, it comes to life once the paved surface ends. What counts here is not top speed, but the stable handling it displays. That's why this accessible Honda is also perfect for taking your first off-road steps, because even if it goes down unplanned: change plastics and keep going! If you want to leave the tarmac behind and explore the world off-road, the CRF250L is just right for you!

Optics of a competition enduro

easy handling

good off-road characteristics

robust impression

minimalist design means low spare parts costs.

Handlebars could be wider

non-adjustable suspension

vibrations at high revs