TRF Forums

It is currently Thu Mar 28, 2024 1:53 pm

All times are UTC [ DST ]




Forum locked This topic is locked, you cannot edit posts or make further replies.  [ 7 posts ] 
Author Message
 Post subject: SWM
PostPosted: Sun Jan 24, 2016 2:57 am 
Offline
650 cc Monster
User avatar

Joined: Wed Jul 29, 2009 6:34 pm
Posts: 4279
Location: East Sussex
http://www.swm-motorcycles.it/en/

Some useful looking bikes there.

The RS500R seems particularly handy for our post NERC network, got 'em on Fleabay for £5k new.

_________________
John Vannuffel

Technical Director


KTM 690 Enduro R

Husqvarna TE250 2014


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject: Re: SWM
PostPosted: Sun Jan 24, 2016 12:39 pm 
Offline
300 cc

Joined: Fri May 04, 2012 10:06 pm
Posts: 507
Looks like a nice range of bikes , 300cc four stroke could be a popular trail bike , and with 1 years warranty on enduro models, would be interesting to hear a report on one from a new owner


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject: Re: SWM
PostPosted: Sun Jan 24, 2016 12:58 pm 
Offline
650 cc Monster

Joined: Sun Jan 03, 2010 10:28 pm
Posts: 3759
Location: CAMBRIDGE
yes very nice.

and with the co operation with a properly set up Chinese manufacturer, the quality and the money needed should be a good partnership.

_________________
Mike Irving.


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject: Re: SWM
PostPosted: Sun Jan 24, 2016 2:19 pm 
Offline
650 cc Monster

Joined: Sat Jul 17, 2010 12:54 pm
Posts: 1950
Location: Poynton
It's good to see the TRF supporting home grown manufacturers

_________________
Peter
2001 DRZ 400E - 2010 to 2012
2009 KTM 400EXC - 2012 to


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject: Re: SWM
PostPosted: Sun Jan 24, 2016 5:54 pm 
Offline
125cc
User avatar

Joined: Mon Nov 14, 2011 9:38 am
Posts: 209
If you look closely, they are recycled Italian Huskies. SWM must have bought the tooling and patents when KTM bought the name.


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject: Re: SWM
PostPosted: Sun Jan 24, 2016 8:45 pm 
Offline
125cc
User avatar

Joined: Sun Oct 03, 2010 5:52 pm
Posts: 215
They took over the BMW / Husky factory in Milan along with tooling and some personnel. Old Husky engine design also.
http://www.swmmotorcycles.co.uk/

_________________
Dave Carling
Conservation Director
Trail Riders Felllowship Ltd.
www.lvtrf.co.uk


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject: Re: SWM
PostPosted: Sun Jan 24, 2016 10:35 pm 
Offline
200 cc

Joined: Sun Oct 20, 2013 5:07 pm
Posts: 390
If anyone from SWM is reading this, I can offer to take a RS 500R on an extended loan for some serious testing on the lanes of Northumberland and North Yorkshire.

Videos, pictures and test reports all included in the service! :D


Top
 Profile  
 
Display posts from previous:  Sort by  
Forum locked This topic is locked, you cannot edit posts or make further replies.  [ 7 posts ] 

All times are UTC [ DST ]


Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 1 guest


You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot post attachments in this forum

Search for:
Jump to:  
Powered by phpBB © 2000, 2002, 2005, 2007 phpBB Group. Color scheme by ColorizeIt!