SWM SUPERDUAL X
R I D E R E V I E W
P74
but instead delivers smooth and
useable power in the first part of the
powerband. It's not until you get to
the middle of the powerband that the
SWM really comes alive. Again, it's nothing to
be afraid of, but the power really kicks in from
midrange on up. SWM says peak horsepower
is right around the 50-plus mark. It doesn't take
much to get the rear tire to break loose, but, with
good throttle control, it's also easy to keep the
rear tire hooking up just the same.
Fueling is good but not perfect. There is a
noticeable hesitation as soon as you crack the
throttle; however, it's not bad enough to ruin your
experience on the SWM, but it's there. Other-
wise, the Superdual X runs well. In case
you're wondering, there are no engine
modes to choose from.
The motor is happy on the street. It
actually hums along nicely at freeway speeds, and
there is enough left over for overtaking vehicles
at speed. And vibration is surprisingly tolerable.
In fact, there isn't much vibration to speak of. The
higher the speeds, the better it gets.
The suspension gets the job done. It's a little on
the soft side for aggressive riding but super com-
fortable for long rides at a moderate pace. Since
the SWM has a more dirt-bike feel than ADV, it is
easy to accidently override the suspension. At first,
you tend to ride the Superdual X like a regular dirt
The Superdual X's
$8995 MSRP is reason
for a double take.
