Bmw R Ninet Urban Gs vs Husqvarna Svartpilen 701
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bmw R Ninet Urban Gs vs Husqvarna Svartpilen 701. Bmw R Ninet Urban Gs: 110 hp @ 7,750 rpm hp, 222 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 200 km/h (estimated, manufacturer limited), Motoryk rating 7.8/10. 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
Bmw R Ninet Urban Gs
Husqvarna Svartpilen 701
Horsepower (hp)
110 hp
74 hp
Torque (Nm)
116 Nm
72 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
222 kg
157 kg
Type
Scrambler
Scrambler
Horsepower
110 hp @ 7,750 rpm
74 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
116 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
72 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
200 km/h (estimated, manufacturer limited)
175 km/h
Weight
222 kg (wet/curb weight)
157 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18.2 km/L) — estimated real-world average
4.5–5.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Bmw R Ninet Urban Gs
7.8/10
"A flawed but deeply loveable boxer that rewards the diligent buyer."
Pros
+Characterful boxer engine note
+Shaft drive zero chain maintenance
+Strong dealer support network
Cons
−Spline wear if neglected
−Premium dealer servicing costs
−Limited wind protection
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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