SWM SM 500 R 2020 vs. KTM 390 SMC R 2026
SWM SM 500 R 2020
KTM 390 SMC R 2026
Technical Specifications SWM SM 500 R 2020 compared to KTM 390 SMC R 2026
Pros and Cons in comparison
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.
KTM 390 SMC R 2026
The KTM 390 SMC R is neither a slimmed-down 690 nor a disguised Duke derivative, but an independent interpretation of the supermoto theme - accessible, suitable for everyday use and yet with enough sharpness for serious lean angles. It does not have a brute radicality, but a clever overall package that confidently covers urban riding, after-work laps and occasional track excursions. The engine is revvy, the suspension can be fine-tuned, the brakes work exceptionally well and the ergonomics allow you to ride a longer stage - without having to fish your knees out of the petrol cap one by one afterwards. With an entry-level price of €6,299 in Germany (plus ancillary costs) and €6,999 in Austria (incl. NoVA), it remains reasonably priced - especially considering the extensive features with TFT display, traction control, supermoto ABS and an optional quickshifter. In short: If you are looking for an A2-compatible bike with character that is not only easy to ride but also easy to understand, the 390 SMC R is a successful blend of rationality and lateral behaviour. And in the end, that is perhaps exactly what the supermoto market has been missing.
