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Message started by ohiomoto on 05/27/17 at 04:40:20

Title: Thumper - SWM Gran Turismo
Post by ohiomoto on 05/27/17 at 04:40:20

A US importer is bringing in some SWM models. Mostly off road and DS models based on the Husqvarnas that use to be built in Italy.

SWM has a classic line also (that likely won't make it to the US).
http://https://i.ytimg.com/vi/LpLx-QPsNfY/maxresdefault.jpg

Title: Re: Thumper - SWM Gran Turismo
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 05/27/17 at 05:49:10

Looks to be a little lighter than ours. That looks like the exhaust may have catalytic converters, and might be stainless steel. The exhaust system Looks Designed well. Who knows?
Looka that headlight. I'm digging that, too.

Title: Re: Thumper - SWM Gran Turismo
Post by engineer on 05/27/17 at 08:16:48

Thanks for posting the picture. I love the look of it. I've read that these are being made in Italy and I have always liked Italian bikes.

I found the the site for the SWM Gran Turismo. The bike is only about 330 lbs with a 445cc single engine developing about 29 hp. Nice size and decent power, it could be a lot of fun.

http://www.swm-motorcycles.it/en/models/classic/gran-turismo/

Title: Re: Thumper - SWM Gran Turismo
Post by Dave on 05/27/17 at 13:41:16

Whenever I see two skinny pipes I think......it's a twin. Dual exhaust ports and pipes always fools me.

Not a bad looking bike in an angular sort or way....the tank looks like my Ninja Cafe' with the Tupperwear removed.

Title: Re: Thumper - SWM Gran Turismo
Post by engineer on 05/27/17 at 14:55:17

Quote:

Not a bad looking bike in an angular sort or way....the tank looks like my Ninja Cafe' with the Tupperwear removed.

Yes, it is too bad that they didn't use a classically styled tank, say something along the lines of a Triumph. Also, on a new bike many people now expect ABS and traction control but there is no mention of that.

Title: Re: Thumper - SWM Gran Turismo
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 05/27/17 at 18:31:19

7E45485F4E42595F444C415E2D0 wrote:

That explains why they are so skineee..

Title: Re: Thumper - SWM Gran Turismo
Post by jcstokes on 05/27/17 at 21:30:40

I think they will be made in China, we can get the Silver Vase and some other road models in New Zealand, in Auckland they are being handled by the Royal Enfield distributor.

Title: Re: Thumper - SWM Gran Turismo
Post by Dave on 05/28/17 at 03:15:42

2128383F24202E384B0 wrote:

I think they will be made in China, we can get the Silver Vase and some other road models in New Zealand, in Auckland they are being handled by the Royal Enfield distributor.

An Italian motorcycle made in China? :o

I bought a wrench from Harbor freight that fits the nut on the trailer hitch ball. It was affordable and big enough I figured I wouldn't break it. I though it was a bit funny that the wrench was made in India - but it is labeled "PITTSBURGH".

Title: Re: Thumper - SWM Gran Turismo
Post by jcstokes on 05/28/17 at 03:34:22

Rumour has it, that after world war two, the Japanese built a town called USA so they could make things that were made in USA.

Title: Re: Thumper - SWM Gran Turismo
Post by JLC on 05/28/17 at 07:01:34

There is a town named Usa and founded in 1967 in Japan. They never tried to export goods labeled "made in USA" though. That's a good old urban legend.

I would be interested in a SWM thumper if made available locally.

Title: Re: Thumper - SWM Gran Turismo
Post by Ruttly on 05/28/17 at 07:16:16

All pipe dreams ! I'm still waiting for the offerings from the new BSA company ! All pipe dreams !

Title: Re: Thumper - SWM Gran Turismo
Post by ohiomoto on 05/28/17 at 08:31:51

Not sure if the classic line is made in Italy, might be a bunch of parts made in China, but the classic line would be the perfect platform for any brat, cafe, tracker or scrambler project. Or just a cool little bike to ride as is.

I doubt we'll see them in the USA. The distributor has a history if importing boutique off road motorcycles like Cagiva, TM, etc. His interest in probably in the Husky incarnations.

https://www.motomandistributing.com/swm-models

Title: Re: Thumper - SWM Gran Turismo
Post by MMRanch on 05/28/17 at 21:04:39

6.2 gal.!!! [ch128512]. And the same power level w/better mpg.!!!

What's not to like

The foot rest might be in the wrong place ? I went to check out the Harley 750/500 ...[ch128533] ...they put the foot peg s so high that my knees hit the handlebars (almost).[ch128533]. Don't know how they will ever sell those things. Ain't comfee at all.

Air/oil cooled I like ! [ch128512]

Title: Re: Thumper - SWM Gran Turismo
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 05/29/17 at 16:18:36

HD initially had the pegs lower, but they leaked oil mounted down low.

Title: Re: Thumper - SWM Gran Turismo
Post by ohiomoto on 08/24/17 at 08:19:32

More bikes like these please.

Title: Re: Thumper - SWM Gran Turismo
Post by Gary_in_NJ on 08/24/17 at 08:56:46

Nothing wrong looking with that bike.

Title: Re: Thumper - SWM Gran Turismo
Post by DieselBob on 08/24/17 at 18:41:40

5A454344595E6F5F6F57454902300 wrote:

HD initially had the pegs lower, but they leaked oil mounted down low.

Just another HD oil level gauge - if the pegs weren't dripping oil, you were out of oil.