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Supermotard

KTM 690 SMC R $14,695 What isn’t there doesn’t weigh anything either — the 690 SMC R was designed
according to this motto. It arrives at the starting line in peak condition with twin-plug
ignition, ride-by-wire, new ABS and a revamped chassis. Powerful, sports-oriented, yet
still very comfortable — what could make a drifter happier?
SPECIFICATIONS
Engine: Single-cylinder, four-stroke Seat height: 890mm
Displacement: 690cc Kerb weight: 141kg (dry)
Power/Torque: 49kW/NA Fuel capacity: 12L
Transmission: Six-speed, slipper clutch, chain fi nal drive Warranty/Service interval: Two years,
Tyres: F: 120/70ZR17 R: 160/60ZR17 unlimited km/10,000km
VERDICT: LIGHTWEIGHT WEAPON

The 2017 Suzuki DR-Z400SM is a street-legal bike for serious dirt bike enthusiasts. SUZUKI DR-Z400M
It’s not uncommon to take the Supermotard down gravel fi re tracks as well as tight
twisty mountain corners. Its 398cc liquid-cooled, four-stroke engine provides strong $9,990
low-rpm torque and crisp throttle response for any of these occasions.
SPECIFICATIONS
Engine: Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC, four-valve Seat height: 890mm
Displacement: 398cc Kerb weight: 146 (dry)
Power/Torque: NA Fuel capacity: 10L
Transmission: Five-speed, chain fi nal drive Warranty/Service interval: 12 months
Tyres: F: 120/70R17 R: 140/70R17 unlimited km/NA
VERDICT: GREAT ALL-ROUND MOTARD LAMS APPROVED

SWM SM 650 R $9490 SWM is back and has released a Supermotard based on the RS 650 R trailbike. This
was the second model available in Australia. It is the epitome of the Supermotard, with
a strong engine (usually a single) mounted to good-quality suspension and brakes. It
has dirt bike styling but has been transformed into a mean-looking street bike.
SPECIFICATIONS
Engine: Liquid-cooled, DOHC four-valve, single- Seat height: 910mm
cylinder, four-stroke Kerb weight: 147kg (dry)
Displacement: 600cc Fuel capacity: 12L
Power/Torque: 40kW/NA Warranty/Service interval: 12 months,
Transmission: Six-speed, wet clutch, chain fi nal drive 20,000km/5000km
Tyres: NA
VERDICT: GOOD VALUE LAMS APPROVED

Derived directly from the SWM RS 500R Enduro model, the SM 500R carries the SWM SM 500 R $8990
same fuel-injected 501cc engine and Kayaba suspension, while Supermotard-specifi c
17-inch wheels and the 320mm fl oating Brembo brake system provide competition-
spec braking performance. The little brother to the SWM SM 650R released to the
Australian market earlier this year, the SM 500R tips the scales at 120.5kg.

SPECIFICATIONS
Engine: Liquid-cooled, DOHC four-valve, single- Tyres: F: 120/70R17 R: 150/60R17
cylinder, four-stroke Seat height: 920mm
Displacement: 501cc Kerb weight: 120.5kg (dry)
Power/Torque: NA Fuel capacity: 7.2L
Transmission: Six-speed, wet clutch, chain fi nal Warranty/Service interval: 12 months,
drive 20,000km/2000km

VERDICT: LIGHTWEIGHT LAMS MOTARD LAMS APPROVED

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