Ccm Spitfire 686 vs Husqvarna Svartpilen 701
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ccm Spitfire 686 vs Husqvarna Svartpilen 701. Ccm Spitfire 686: ~55 hp @ 7,000 rpm (est.) hp, ~130 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~175 km/h (est.), 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
Ccm Spitfire 686
Husqvarna Svartpilen 701
Horsepower (hp)
55 hp
74 hp
Torque (Nm)
60 Nm
72 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
130 kg
157 kg
Type
Scrambler
Scrambler
Horsepower
~55 hp @ 7,000 rpm (est.)
74 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
~60 Nm @ 5,500 rpm (est.)
72 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
~175 km/h (est.)
175 km/h
Weight
~130 kg (wet/curb weight)
157 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~3.5 L/100km (est.)
4.5–5.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Ccm Spitfire 686
7.8/10
"A rare, rewarding machine for riders who value soul over convenience."
Pros
+Exceptionally characterful thumper engine
+Genuine hand-built British provenance
+Lightweight and nimble handling
Cons
−Parts availability genuinely problematic
−Vibration tiring on motorways
−Variable early build quality
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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