SM 610 S

2000 Husqvarna SM 610 S Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Husqvarna for the super motard motorcycle segment, the 2000 Husqvarna SM 610 S utilizes a 576 cc (35.2 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 52 HP (38 kW), transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 90.3 HP per liter, the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the SM 610 S measures 139 kg (306 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.37 HP/kg (2.67 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 900 mm (35.4 in) seat height — reflecting a long-travel chassis stance that favors ground clearance and off-pavement control, combined with a 1,505 mm (59.3 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 9-liter (2.4 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 160 km/h (99 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Husqvarna archive, this model family spans 5 indexed model years from 2000 to 2004, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.