| MODEL | SWM SM 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 telescopic hydraulic fork, Kayaba, compression and rebound adjustment; 250 mm / 9.8 in travel |
| Rear Suspension | Progressive 'Soft Damp' single shock, Kayaba, preload, compression (high and low speed) and rebound adjustment; 290 mm / 11.4 in travel |
| Front Brakes | 320 mm fixed disc, radial caliper |
| Rear Brakes | 240 mm floating disc, hydraulic, floating caliper |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | 2164 mm / 85.2 in |
| Overall Width | 820 mm / 32.3 in |
| Overall Height | 1250 mm / 49.2 in |
| Seat Height | 919 mm / 36.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 1445 mm / 56.9 in |
| Ground Clearance | 244 mm / 9.6 in |
| Dry Weight | 121 kg / 266 lbs |
| Wet Weight | — |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 120/70-17 Michelin Pilot Power 2CT |
| Rear Tyre | 150/60-17 Michelin Pilot Power 2CT |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 7.2 Litres / 1.9 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | — |
The SM 500 R is the supermoto take on the RS 500 R, keeping the 500 cc injected single but swapping to 17 inch road wheels, sticky Michelin tyres and a large 320 mm front disc with radial caliper. It is a light, tall street and track-day bike.
