Benelli Leoncino 800 vs Husqvarna Svartpilen 125
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Benelli Leoncino 800 vs Husqvarna Svartpilen 125. Benelli Leoncino 800: 80 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 213 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.0/10. Husqvarna Svartpilen 125: 15 hp @ 9,250 rpm hp, 148 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 110 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Benelli Leoncino 800
Husqvarna Svartpilen 125
Horsepower (hp)
80 hp
15 hp
Torque (Nm)
67 Nm
12 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
110 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
213 kg
148 kg
Type
Scrambler
Scrambler
Horsepower
80 hp @ 8,500 rpm
15 hp @ 9,250 rpm
Torque
67 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
12 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h (estimated)
110 km/h
Weight
213 kg (wet/curb weight)
148 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (estimated real-world average)
2.8 L/100km (approximately 35.7 km/L)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Benelli Leoncino 800
7.0/10
"A characterful, good-looking middleweight that demands thorough pre-purchase homework."
Pros
+Striking scrambler aesthetics genuinely deliver
+Torquey twin, strong midrange
+Comfortable upright riding position
Cons
−Thin North American dealer network
−Parts availability genuinely painful
−Early electrical issues documented
Husqvarna Svartpilen 125
7.5/10
"The most stylish A1-licence bike you can buy used."
Pros
+Stunning, distinctive visual design
+Quality WP suspension fitted
+KTM-derived reliable mechanicals
Cons
−Parts and servicing expensive
−Tight service intervals needed
−Soft suspension for heavier riders
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