KIWI RIDER DECEMBER 2017 VOL.2 | Page 72

Words: Noel Priestley / Photos: Geoff Osborne Under $12k but SWM’s Superdual still comes dressed for the party. A fter 250km aboard SWM’s new Superdual 650 I can report this new entrant to the thumper adventure market is certainly fit for purpose. And the big drawcard here is the Superdual is already ‘dressed for the party’ with a box full of aftermarket adventure goodies that’ll suit those wanting to take their SWM across roads less travelled on a trip up or down the line or on a road trip to and from an adventure ride, all in a smooth and comfortable way. The goodies that come as standard include crash bars, bash plate, screen, Givi racks and panniers, handguards and riding/driving lights. Until now you’d have had to buy a suitable big-bore single and add many of these options to create your own distance-capable adventure mount – there just hasn’t been anything like it on the market. Purchasing these items individually will likely send