SWM was founded in 1971 by Piero
Sironi and Fausto Vergani and was based in Milan,
Italy. SWM manufactured Observed Trials, Enduro,
Motorcross and off-road motorcycles in the 1970s
and 1980s. They started with small capacity
Sachs engined enduro bikes and began making
Rotax engined trials bikes in 1977.
Bike
Image
Description
1975 SWM 125
1976 SWM RS175GS
SWM enduro bikes with Rotax rotary
valve engines had huge success at
the end of the 70's and this 175cc
engined model is in very good original
condition, as can be seen from the
photos. 98kg, 35BHP and 9.5 inches
of suspension travel at each end
(Marzocchi front and rear) make
for a handy performance even by
today's standards. This example
is from 1976 or 1977 (first model
with Rotax rather than Sachs engines)
and was imported from France.
