Benelli Leoncino 800 vs Husqvarna Svartpilen 250
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Benelli Leoncino 800 vs Husqvarna Svartpilen 250. 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 250: 30 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 167 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 130 km/h (estimated), 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 250
Horsepower (hp)
80 hp
30 hp
Torque (Nm)
67 Nm
24 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
130 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
213 kg
167 kg
Type
Scrambler
Scrambler
Horsepower
80 hp @ 8,500 rpm
30 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
67 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
24 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h (estimated)
130 km/h (estimated)
Weight
213 kg (wet/curb weight)
167 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (estimated real-world average)
3.0 L/100km (approx. 33 km/L typical real-world average)
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 250
7.5/10
"A genuinely characterful small bike that rewards patient, curious riders."
Pros
+Genuinely fun off-road capable
+Proven KTM-derived engine
+Distinctive styling holds up
Cons
−Suspension floaty at speed
−Stock seat is brutal
−Service history often patchy
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