SWM SM 500 R 2016 vs. KTM RC 390 2015

SWM SM 500 R 2016

SWM SM 500 R 2016

KTM RC 390 2015

KTM RC 390 2015

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Overview - SWM SM 500 R 2016 vs KTM RC 390 2015

SWM SM 500 R 2016

SWM SM 500 R 2016

KTM RC 390 2015

KTM RC 390 2015

Technical Specifications SWM SM 500 R 2016 compared to KTM RC 390 2015

SWM SM 500 R 2016
KTM RC 390 2015

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore97 mmBore89 mm
StrokeStroke67.8 mmStroke60 mm
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders1Cylinders1
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
DisplacementDisplacement501 ccmDisplacement373.2 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
BrandBrandKayabaBrandWP

Suspension Rear

BrandBrandKayabaBrandWP

Brakes Front

TypeTypeSingle diskTypeSingle disk

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width110 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width150 mmRear tyre width150 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height60 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,485 mmWheelbase1,340 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height920 mmSeat Height820 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity7.2 lFuel Tank Capacity10 l

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

SWM SM 500 R 2016

SWM SM 500 R 2016

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

KTM RC 390 2015

KTM RC 390 2015

If you can afford to pay around 8,500 euros (Germany) or just under 9,000 euros (Austria) for the RC390 R and then have around 11,000 flakes left over for the SSP 300 kit, you will get world championship-ready racing goods. "Ready to Race", the name says it all, really. In this case, "Ready to win the World Championship" would almost be more accurate, because the parts kit is actually so complete and complies with the FIM regulations. KTM is doing everything it can to accommodate all those who are considering a serious entry into the racing world, especially of course all the young hopefuls out there. KTM Customer Racing, I pull my helmet! Bravo!

Never before has it been easier to get hold of a World Championship-ready racing machine.

The realisation that I will probably not become a gifted ring rider.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price SWM SM 500 R vs KTM RC 390

Price SWM SM 500 R

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Price KTM RC 390

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