Review SWM Stormbreaker V 1200 (2026)

The Air-Cooled 1200 V-Twin Cruiser Harley No Longer Builds – EUR 9,990 in Germany

Harley-Davidson built its final classic air-cooled Sportster 1200 in November 2022. Riders who want exactly that formula – air-cooled V-twin, OHV pushrod valvetrain, bobber proportions, 16-inch wheels, a 710 mm seat height, and belt drive – and are willing to buy it without a Harley badge will find the SWM Stormbreaker V 1200 to be the only new motorcycle of this type on the European market. Sixty-one horsepower, 90 Nm, a 14-liter tank, ABS, Euro 5, and EUR 9,990: that is the formula.

As of: April 24, 2026 | Model: SWM Stormbreaker V 1200, Custom V 1200 Stormbreaker | Manufacturer: SWM, Speedy Working Motors, Biandronno/Varese, Italy; owner Shineray Group, China | Production: China | Design: SWM/Biandronno | German price: EUR 9,990 | Stationary noise: not officially published; confirm with dealer | Warranty: 2 years

What This Motorcycle Is – and What Buyers Need to Know

The SWM Stormbreaker V 1200 is a cruiser/bobber powered by an air-cooled 1,200 cc V-twin. Its engine concept, overall design, and proportions are strongly reminiscent of the Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200. The engine is widely described as visually and conceptually very close to Harley-Davidson’s Evolution Sportster unit. SWM states that the motorcycle was designed and developed in Italy, but has not officially detailed the engine’s underlying design origin.

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