| MODEL | SWM RS 500 R 2015 |
| Year | 2015 |
| Engine Type | Single cylinder, four stroke, DOHC, 4 valve |
| Displacement / Capacity | 500.8 cc / 30.56 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 96.8 x 67.8 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 12.9:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Max Power | — |
| Max Torque | — |
| Ignition | Electronic, inductive discharge, adjustable advance (digital control) |
| Induction | EFI, Mikuni D42 |
| Start System | Electric with automatic decompressor |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | Dry sump with two oil pumps and cartridge filter |
| Gear Box | 6-speed, constant mesh |
| Clutch | Wet, multiplate, hydraulic control |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | High strength steel single beam double cradle main frame; rear frame in light alloy |
| Front Suspension | Upside-down hydraulic telescopic fork, Kayaba, compression and rebound adjustment; 300 mm / 11.8 in travel |
| Rear Suspension | Progressive 'Soft Damp' single shock, Kayaba, preload, compression and rebound adjustment; 295 mm / 11.6 in travel |
| Front Brakes | 260 mm fixed disc, hydraulic, floating caliper |
| Rear Brakes | 240 mm floating disc, hydraulic, floating caliper |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | 2268 mm / 89.3 in |
| Overall Width | 820 mm / 32.3 in |
| Overall Height | 1285 mm / 50.6 in |
| Seat Height | 963 mm / 37.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 1496 mm / 58.9 in |
| Ground Clearance | 300 mm / 11.8 in |
| Dry Weight | 112 kg / 247 lbs |
| Wet Weight | — |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 90/90-21 Michelin Competition IV |
| Rear Tyre | 140/80-18 Michelin Competition IV |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 7.2 Litres / 1.9 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | — |
The RS 500 R is the larger enduro in the 2015 SWM range, using a bored-out 500 cc version of the same injected DOHC single. Chassis and suspension match the RS 300 R, making it a more powerful but still fairly light off-road bike.
