Bmw R Ninet Scrambler vs Husqvarna Svartpilen 250
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bmw R Ninet Scrambler vs Husqvarna Svartpilen 250. Bmw R Ninet Scrambler: 110 hp @ 7,750 rpm hp, 220 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 200 km/h (estimated; BMW does not officially publish top speed), Motoryk rating 7.8/10. 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
Bmw R Ninet Scrambler
Husqvarna Svartpilen 250
Horsepower (hp)
110 hp
30 hp
Torque (Nm)
116 Nm
24 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
130 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
220 kg
167 kg
Type
Scrambler
Scrambler
Horsepower
110 hp @ 7,750 rpm
30 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
116 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
24 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
Top Speed
200 km/h (estimated; BMW does not officially publish top speed)
130 km/h (estimated)
Weight
220 kg (wet/curb weight)
167 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18.2 km/L, typical real-world average)
3.0 L/100km (approx. 33 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Bmw R Ninet Scrambler
7.8/10
"Character-rich retro that rewards patient riders willing to spend wisely."
Pros
+Air-cooled boxer character unmatched
+Bulletproof drivetrain mechanically
+Strong used parts availability
Cons
−Stock seat genuinely awful
−Headers run dangerously hot
−Ergonomics fatigue after hours
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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