SWM 650 -> The 630 returns!

Discussion in '610/630' started by Erik Italhusky, May 29, 2015.

  1. Erik Italhusky Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    Husqvarna Nuda 900R & SM630
    Hi guys,

    The SWM importer from the Benelux just posted these pictures. The black/red one was poorly received and they decided to use the official SWM colors.

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    Source: https://www.facebook.com/swm.benelux

    What do you guys think?

    Erik
    Italhusky.com
  2. RDTCU Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    '11 630SMS
    Interesting....
    If the motor is straight from the 630, this will be good news for long term parts.

    I wonder whatever happened to the Shineray copy, which was identical to the original Husky 630?
  3. Erik Italhusky Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    Husqvarna Nuda 900R & SM630
    Shineray is the chinese parent company that decided that the only way to get some sales in Europe was to throw money at Italians.
    So now there is an Italian factory (former Husky), Italian staff (former Husky), European part suppliers and a European bikes! :)
    Also SWM will be the R&D center for all Shineray brands.
    There might be a few little changes (I hope for a few extra hp) from the standard 630, but it will mainly be the same. So good news for us!

    Erik
    Italhusky.com
  4. bushwa Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    TE630
    Other Motorcycles:
    Honda Hawk Gt
    I sent them an email asking if they would straight up sell me a complete engine. No response yet. It was in English however lol.
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  5. Kenneth Webb Livin' It Up!

    Location:
    Tucson AZ
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    TE630 TR650 Terra TE310R
    Other Motorcycles:
    Yamaha WR250R, GoldWing, Africa Twin
    Really happy to see this. The bike looks virtually identical to the TE630 but I haven't looked at all the details. Hope they sell them in the US. I also hope they read CH to see the few things that need to be improved. At least it appears that the side stand on the SM version is steel. Sub-frame?
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  6. fletchman45 Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    park rapids
    I like it!!!
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  7. troy deck Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Republic MO
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    87 250wr 12 cr125
    Other Motorcycles:
    kx65 ty80 rm80 kdx250
    i like it too i cudget [new word] talked into a 400ish version with a Lectron but that will never happen sooo im safe
  8. troy deck Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Republic MO
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    87 250wr 12 cr125
    Other Motorcycles:
    kx65 ty80 rm80 kdx250
    wheres the US importer there's a link on here somewhere that says site under construction:excuseme:
  9. XLEnduroMan Heroes Ride Huskys. The others follow.

    Location:
    Durham, CA.
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    '18 Husqvarna 701 Enduro.
    Other Motorcycles:
    '20 Ducati Hypermotard 950.
    I am happy you are here Erik Italhusky to keep this news flowing, and that you will be a SWM dealer.

    I wonder if they did bump up the displacement closer to 650cc's? Surely the motor can handle more hp, like the Eddy Seal 634!
  10. Scud Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    Carlsbad, CA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2017 701 Enduro, 2013 TE310R
    Other Motorcycles:
    Moto Guzzi V11 Sport, Ducati ST3
    If a guy could just have one bike, wouldn't this be it? With two sets of wheels and a Giant Loop saddlebag, of course. Dirt... sport... tour...
    KLR-ish utility with some style, and speed. :applause:
  11. Kenneth Webb Livin' It Up!

    Location:
    Tucson AZ
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    TE630 TR650 Terra TE310R
    Other Motorcycles:
    Yamaha WR250R, GoldWing, Africa Twin
    Scud, this would pretty much be the one dual sport to have. My only caveat is that for really long rides (TAT 8500 miles round trip) or for places that might have very tight and steep trails, I would choose my fully set-up WR250R. The 630 is what I use the most as it is very comfortable and I like the power and road going speed between dirt sections.
  12. Kenneth Webb Livin' It Up!

    Location:
    Tucson AZ
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    TE630 TR650 Terra TE310R
    Other Motorcycles:
    Yamaha WR250R, GoldWing, Africa Twin
    Erik, any chance that you can get with the factory and get them to take care of the sub-frame and side stand issues during manufacturing? It would be so easy for them to do!
  13. XLEnduroMan Heroes Ride Huskys. The others follow.

    Location:
    Durham, CA.
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    '18 Husqvarna 701 Enduro.
    Other Motorcycles:
    '20 Ducati Hypermotard 950.
    I think you should add: and give the motor a 1 piece clutch basket and give the rear wheel a cush hub. Sure it would be a little more to do, but it will pay for itself in longevity leading to repeat customers and new customers by the continued praise it would receive.
  14. Erik Italhusky Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    Husqvarna Nuda 900R & SM630
    About 90% of the staff speaks English. So this shouldn't be a problem. I think their main focal point is starting production before they start selling stock engines. :) What engine are you looking for? 650/630? I might be able to help.
  15. Erik Italhusky Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    Husqvarna Nuda 900R & SM630
    About 95% the same as the 630. Not sure about all the changes though. I will hear that in a few weeks!
  16. Erik Italhusky Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    Husqvarna Nuda 900R & SM630
    This is the main site: swm-motorcycles.it
    I think their US importer is not ready yet? :P
  17. Erik Italhusky Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    Husqvarna Nuda 900R & SM630
    Nope they didn't! Reliability before performance I guess. SWM will be playing in a lower price range then KTM. So their target audience are more "casual riders" that are more interested in reliability then competition.
  18. Erik Italhusky Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    Husqvarna Nuda 900R & SM630
    Totally agree with you there mate!
  19. Erik Italhusky Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    Husqvarna Nuda 900R & SM630
    I can contact my importer, but sadly I am just the lowest guy in the chain: the dealer. So I will try, but I cannot guarantee anything.
  20. Erik Italhusky Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    Husqvarna Nuda 900R & SM630
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