SWM Super Dual T

₹ 5 Lakh (Estimated) We Say: Let’s Meet The First Of The SWMS That Will Arrive On Our Shores – The Super Dual T

- Ashok George

Say hello to the SWM Super Dual T – the first of the Italian motorcycles that will come to India via Motoroyale. It will be the first big single off-roader to make it to our shores and that has got us all excited.

What is it?

The Super Dual is the SWM interpretation of a big capacity, offroad motorcycle. It fits right alongside motorcycles like the Kawasaki KLR650 and the Suzuki DR650 – a big single, using spoke wheels and with enough ground clearance and suspension travel to do almost everything short of real enduro shenanigans. The Super Dual can be had in either the T or the X variant, the latter of which will go on sale later this year globally. Between the two, the X is the more off-road focused machine and comes with off-road biased gearing (read as a bigger rear sprocket) and a full-size, 21-inch front wheel. The chassis and suspension remain the same – a proper, off-road ready tubular double cradle frame made of light alloy combined with 45mm USD forks with adjustable rebound and a fully adjustable single rear shock from Sachs that give you 210mm and 270mm of travel at either end. Power comes from a 600cc, liquid cooled, single cylinder motor that makes 56bhp.

It looks like a proper off-roader with its off-road fenders and a relatively low kerb weight. The kerb weight helps make the motorcycle manageable considering how tall the seat is (898mm!).

The motorcycle also gets a little windshield up front and the option of panniers at the back hinting towards its suitability for long distance travel. The ergonomics too are well suited for it. Tall seating with an adequately wide seat makes for a commanding riding position.

How does it perform?