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Trail and Enduro

SWM RS650R $9490 SWM RS 500R $8990 SWM RS 300R $8290

A powerful 600cc four-valve DOHC engine is fed Big-bore power for the big rides. The SWM RS Mr User Friendly is what the SWM RS 300R is all about.
from a 12L fuel tank via Mikuni D45 EFI. Street riders 500R packs the punch of a heavyweight with the This mid-sized thumper is equipped with all the right
looking for the edge will be drawn to this distinctive suspension and handling to allow riders the freedom tools to take you anywhere you dare to go. The 297.6cc
motorcycle. With its origins clearly coming from the off- of the unknown. Kayaba suspension soaks up all the liquid-cooled engine pumps out power in a smooth,
road sector of SWM, the SM 650 R is the razor blade trail trash you can throw at it so you can keep the usable fashion that’ll crawl up hills or allow you to
of the road. throttle on to enjoy the speed and acceleration that attack them like a seasoned professional. This is a bike
only a true big-bore can offer. you can ride all day long and get off it feeling like you
want to go again.
SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS
Engine/displacement: 600cc, liquid-cooled DOHC Engine/displacement: 501cc, liquid-cooled DOHC Engine/displacement: 297.6cc, liquid-cooled DOHC
four-valve single-cylinder four-stroke four-valve single-cylinder four-stroke four-valve single-cylinder four-stroke
Tyres: F: 90/90 x 21 R: 140/80 x 18 Tyres: F: 80/100 x 21 R: 120/80 x 18 Tyres: F: 80/100 x 21 R: 120/80 x 18
Seat height: 900mm Seat height: 963mm Seat height: 963mm
Kerb weight: 144kg Kerb weight: 112kg Kerb weight: 107kg
Fuel capacity: 12L Fuel capacity: 7.2L Fuel capacity: 7.2L

VERDICT: GREAT DUAL SPORT VERDICT: GREAT VALUE VERDICT: LAMS TRAIL/ENDURO

YAMAHA WR450F YAMAHA WR250F $11,999 YAMAHA XT250 $6299
$12,999

Developed by Australian and New Zealand riders The people at Yamaha always like to do things their A brand-new look for a famous old name. When it comes
including former Grand Prix ace and Yamaha race way, and being different is what makes their bikes to good, honest on/offroad capability and good times that
team manager Josh Coppins, the WR450F is based on so special. With its potent power characteristics and last and last, you can’t beat a Yamaha XT250. The new
the latest YZ450F that dominated the world MXGP ultra-light handling, the new WR250F is about to evolution of Yamaha’s cult classic has been completely
championship. Aimed at enduro racers, long-distance unleash some of the most advanced engine and chassis updated to reach the highest level ever for this category
rally riders and recreational riders, the WR450F looks technology ever seen in the enduro world. — all without compromising the simple, rock-solid
set to build on its popularity. dependability for which Yamaha XTs are famous.
SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS
Engine/displacement: 449cc, liquid cooled four- Engine/displacement: 250cc, liquid cooled four- Engine/displacement: 249cc air-cooled, SOHC,
stroke, DOHC, four-valve stroke, DOHC, four-valve four-stroke single
Tyres: F: 90/90 x 21 R: 130/90 x 18 Tyres: F: 90/90 x 21 R: 130/90 x 18 Tyres: F: 2.75 x 21 R: 120/80 x 18
Seat height: 965mm Seat height: 965mm Seat height: 810mm
Kerb weight: 117kg (dry) Kerb weight: 112kg (dry) Kerb weight: 125kg (dry)
Fuel capacity: 7.5L Fuel capacity: 7.5L Fuel capacity: 10L

VERDICT: DERIVED FROM
VERDICT: DEVELOPED IN OZ COMPETITION VERDICT: UPDATED CLASSIC

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