SWM Six6 500 vs Herald Brute 500 (2023)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the SWM Six6 500stacks up against the Herald Brute 500. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecSWM Six6 500Herald Brute 500
Model year20232023
Price
Engine445 cc449 cc
Horsepower30 hp43 hp
Torque40 Nm
Weight153 kg145 kg
Seat height33 mm33 mm
Fuel capacity2.0 L3.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. ABSSingle disc. Racetek 4-piston radial front caliper
Rear brakesSingle disc. ABSSingle disc
Tires100/90-19 / 130/80-17

SWM Six6 500 vs Herald Brute 500 — which should you buy?

Picking between the SWM Six6 500 and the Herald Brute 500 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the SWM Six6 500 brings 30 hp in a 153 kg package, while the Herald Brute 500 counters with 43 hp at 145 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: