RS 300 R - RS 500 R 2021 Manual - Operation - Maintenance PRESENTATION IMPORTANT NOTICES Welcome to the SWM motorcycling Family! Your new SWM motorcycle is designed and manu- 1) RS models are STREET LEGAL motorcycles; they factured to be the best in its field. are guaranteed exempt from functional defects The instructions in this book have been prepared and covered with legal guarantee, as far as the to provide a simple and understandable guide for STANDARD CONFIGURATION IS MAINTAINED and the your motorcycle’s operation and care. suggested maintenance table, shown in Appendix Follow the instructions carefully to obtain maxi- A, is observed. mum performance and your personal motorcycling pleasure. Your owner’s manual contains instruc- 2) All the motorcycles and any of their parts tions for owner care and maintenance. used in competitions of any type are excluded The main repair or maintenance work requires the from the warranty. attention of a skilled mechanic and the use of spe- cial tools and equipment. Your SWM Dealer has the facilities, experience and original parts necessary to properly render this valuable service. This “Owner’s Manual” is part and parcel of the motorcycle, hence, it shall remain with the motorcycle even when sold to another user. This motorcycle uses components designed thanks to systems and state-of-the-art technologies which are thereafter tested in competitions. In racing motorcycles, every detail is verified after each race in order to always guarantee better per- formance. To ensure trouble-free operation of the vehicle, it is necessary to follow the maintenance and inspec- tion table found under Appendix A. EN - 2 IMPORTANT Parts Replacement PRECAUTIONS FOR CHILDREN When parts replacement is required, use only SWM WARNING: In order to maintain the vehicle’s “Guarantee ORIGINAL parts. • Park the vehicle where it is unlikely to be of Functionality”, the client must follow the bumped into or damaged. EN maintenance programme indicated in the WARNING*: After a crash, inspect the motor- Even slight or involuntary bumps can cause user’s manual by carrying out maintenance cycle carefully. Make sure that the throttle, the vehicle to tip over, with subsequent risk inspections at authorised SWM dealers. brake, clutch and all other systems are un- of serious harm to people or children. The cost for changing parts and for the labour damaged. Riding with a damaged motorcycle • To prevent the vehicle from tipping over, necessary in order to comply with the mainte- can lead to a serious accident. never park it on soft or uneven ground, nor nance plan is charged to the Client. on asphalt strongly heated by the sun. Note*: the warranty is NULL AND VOID if the WARNING*: Never attempt to start or operate • Engine and exhaust pipes become very hot motorcycle is rented. your motorcycle unless you are wearing ap- during riding. Always park your motorcy- propriate protective clothing. Always wear a cle where people or children can not easily Important Notice motorcycle helmet, boots, gloves, goggles and reach these parts, in order to avoid serious Read this manual carefully and pay special attention other appropriate protective clothing. scalds. to statements preceded by the following words: WARNING*: Indicates the possibility of severe personal injury or death if instructions are not followed. CAUTION*: Indicates the possibility of personal injury or vehicle damage if instructions are not followed. Note*: Gives helpful information. EN - 3 SUMMARY Page Note • References to the “left” or “right” of the motor- PRESENTATION ..........................................................................2 cycle are considered from the point of view of a IMPORTANT NOTICES ............................................................2 person facing forward. IDENTIFICATION DATA ...........................................................5 CONTROLS LOCATION ............................................................6 • Z: number of teeth TECHNICAL DATA .....................................................................7 • A: Austria TABLE FOR LUBRICATION, SUPPLIES ...............................8 AUS: Australia CONTROLS ...................................................................................9 B: Belgium RIDING .........................................................................................17 BR: Brazil ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS LOCATION ..........................55 CDN: Canada EQUIPMENT ...............................................................................63 CH: Switzerland APPENDIX ...................................................................................64 D: Germany PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION ................................................65 E: Spain ALPHABETICAL INDEX .........................................................66 F: France SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE ..........................APPENDIX A FIN: Finland GB: Great Britain I: Italy J: Japan USA: United States of America • Unless otherwise specified, all the data and the instructions are referred to any and all Countries. EN - 4 IDENTIFICATION DATA VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (V.I.N.) The engine identification number is stamped at the top of the crankcase, while vehicle serial number The full 17-digit serial, or Vehicle Identification Num- 1 or Vehicle Identification Number is stamped on the ber, is stamped on the steering tube (R.H. side). EN steering head tube. Always quote the number stamped on the (l) = Model designation frame when ordering spare parts or requesting (▲) = Model Year (2017) further details about your vehicle and note it on this (♦) = Progressive no. booklet. CHASSIS NUMBER 2 RS 300 R *ZN0B101AAHV000000* (l) (▲) (♦) 1. Chassis serial number 2. Engine serial number RS 500 R *ZN0B103AAHV000000* (l) (▲) (♦) EN - 5 CONTROLS LOCATION 14 2 5 1. Front brake control lever 2. Throttle twistgrip 8 3. Rear brake control pedal 4. Manual decompressor 5. Fuel tank filler cap 13 1 7 6. R.H. switch (engine electric starting) 7. Rear shock absorber spring preload adjuster 8. Rear shock absorber compression ad- juster (low and high damping speeds) 9. Rear shock absorber rebound adjuster 10. L.H. switch 6 11. Clutch control lever 12. Gear shift control pedal 10 13. Air bleeding screw on front fork leg 4 14. Fork leg rebound adjuster 15. Compression damper adjustment 16 (front fork leg bottom side) 11 16. Choke (L.H. side) KEYS Two keys are supplied with the motorcycle (one of them is a spare key) to be used: 9 12 a) on the ignition switch; 15 b) on the steering lock. 3 EN - 6 TECHNICAL DATA PRIMARY DRIVE FRAME Drive pinion gear- Clutch ring gear Type ....single beam, double cradle in steel tubes; ENGINE (300) .................................Z 24- Z 88 rear frame in light alloy. Type .....................single cylinder, 4 stroke (500) ..................................Z 23- Z 63 EN Cooling liquid with electric fan FRONT SUSPENSION Bore (300) ................................3,27 in. Transmission ratio Type .........”Upside-down” telescopic hydraulic Bore (500) ................................3.81 in. (300) ......................................3,666 front fork with advanced axle Stroke (300) ..............................2.17 in. (500) ......................................2,739 (adjustable in compression and Stroke (500) .............................2.67 in. rebound stroke); stanchions tubes Ø 1.89 in. Displacement (300) ....................18,16 cu. in. CLUTCH Displacement (500) ...................30.56 cu. in Type .................oil bath multiple disc clutch, Legs axis stroke ......................... 11.81 in.; Compression ratio ..........................12,9:1 hydraulic control Starting .................................electric REAR SUSPENSION (with automatic decompressor) TRANSMISSION Type ............progressive with hydraulic single Type ...................constant mesh gear type shock absorber TIMING SYSTEM Type ..........double overhead camshaft; 4 valve Transmission ratio Wheel stroke ............................11.65 in. Valve clearance (with engine cold) 1st gear ..........................2,000 (z 28/14) Intake ..........................0.004 ÷ 0,006 in. 2nd gear ...........................1,611 (z 29/18) FRONT BRAKE Exhaust ........................0.007 ÷ 0,009 in. 3rd gear ...........................1,333 (z 24/18) Type ....fixed disc Ø 10.23 in with hydraulic control 4th gear ..........................1,086 (z 25/23) and floating caliper; LUBRICATION 5 th gear .........................0,920 (z 23/25) Type ................Dry sump with two oil pump 6 th gear ..........................0,814 (z 22/27) REAR BRAKE rotor and cartridge filter Type ..................floating disc, ø 9.45 in. with SECONDARY DRIVE hydraulic control and floating caliper IGNITION Transmission sprocket- Rear wheel sprocket Type ..............Electronic, inductive discharge, RS 300 R ...............................Z 13- Z 50 RIMS with adjustable advance (digital control) RS 500 R ..............................Z 13- Z 46 Front .........................in light alloy: 1,6x21” Spark plug type ......................NGK CR8EB Rear ........................in light alloy: 2,15x18” Spark plug gap .........................0.027 in. Transmission ratio RS 300 R ..................................3,846 FUEL SYSTEM Type .....................Electronic injection feed RS 500 R ..................................3,538 EN - 7 TIRES TABLE FOR LUBRICATION, SUPPLIES Front .................................90/90x21” Engine, gearbox and primary drive lubricating oil Rear ................................140/80x18”