SWM RS 500 R 2016 vs. Beta Alp 4.0 2024

SWM RS 500 R 2016

Beta Alp 4.0 2024

Overview - SWM RS 500 R 2016 vs Beta Alp 4.0 2024

SWM RS 500 R 2016

Beta Alp 4.0 2024

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Technical Specifications SWM RS 500 R 2016 compared to Beta Alp 4.0 2024

SWM RS 500 R 2016

Beta Alp 4.0 2024

SWM RS 500 R 2016

Beta Alp 4.0 2024

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	97 mm	Bore	84.5 mm
Stroke	Stroke	67.8 mm	Stroke	62 mm
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
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
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	348 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	50 mm	Diameter	43 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Single disk
Diameter	Diameter	260 mm	Diameter	290 mm

Brakes Rear

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

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	90 mm	Front tyre width	90 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	90 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	21 inch	Front tyre diameter	21 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	140 mm	Rear tyre width	140 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	80 %	Rear tyre height	80 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch	Rear tyre diameter	19 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,495 mm	Wheelbase	1,440 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	963 mm	Seat Height	865 mm
Dry Weight	Dry Weight	112 kg	Dry Weight	140 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	7.2 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	11 l

Pros and Cons in comparison

SWM RS 500 R 2016

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Beta Alp 4.0 2024

The Alp 4.0 is a real insider tip for the niche of enduro riders. With its cultivated single-cylinder engine, stable suspension and balanced ergonomics, it offers a height of versatility. The Alp can easily cruise at high speeds, is uncomplicated in city traffic and can do more than you would expect on loose off-road terrain. Steep slopes and rally speeds are too much for it, but if you don't want to go at high speeds and extreme special stages, you can also explore moderately difficult terrain with the Alp 4.0 and don't have to do without riding pleasure. Added to this is a favourable purchase price, which makes some imperfections forgivable and leaves money for great touring.

Accessible, unspectacular, yet fun engine

Stable, well-tuned suspension that can also take harder knocks

Good ergonomics, even when stationary

Clean shifting transmission

Enduro bike tyres

Agile handling

Very versatile

Good price-performance ratio

Brakes could be more responsive

Suspension does not respond very finely to small bumps

Deactivated ABS also resets itself when the engine stalls = cumbersome