Benelli Leoncino 800 vs Husqvarna Svartpilen 701
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Benelli Leoncino 800 vs Husqvarna Svartpilen 701. 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 701: 74 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 157 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Benelli Leoncino 800
Husqvarna Svartpilen 701
Horsepower (hp)
80 hp
74 hp
Torque (Nm)
67 Nm
72 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
213 kg
157 kg
Type
Scrambler
Scrambler
Horsepower
80 hp @ 8,500 rpm
74 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
67 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
72 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h (estimated)
175 km/h
Weight
213 kg (wet/curb weight)
157 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (estimated real-world average)
4.5–5.5 L/100km (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 701
7.8/10
"A flawed but genuinely exciting single that rewards committed riders."
Pros
+Punchy LC4 engine character
+Genuinely distinctive styling
+Capable WP suspension
Cons
−Tiny 4.5-litre tank
−Expensive service intervals
−Early fuel pump issues
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