Dual pipes add weight up top. Would prefer single2019 SHOOTOUT #4 | 500cc ENDURO
48 | MAY 2019 http://www.adbmag.com.au
and just seems to have nice power
wherever and whenever you need.
In the handling department, the
48mm KYB fork is plush and, just
like the motor, it seems to cruise
along and soak up whatever gets
thrown at it. Small rocks and tree
roots are eaten up and the feeling is
quite forgiving at trail pace.
The gas-oil KYB shock, much like
the fork, offers a comfortable ride
and it soaks up little chop with ease.
The bike is a tractor on the trail and
the power delivery works really wellwith the suspension settings that
SWM and KYB have come up with.
I was very surprised by this bike.
For the price, you get a really solid
package. I especially see the SWM
being a hit with the long-distance
trail guys who like to spend long
days on the bike. It is a really
comfortable ride with the new
saddle, the motor has good, strong
power yet it is very smooth, the
suspension is plush and forgiving
and best of all its only $8990! Bravo
SWM. I’m impressed.