Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled vs Husqvarna Svartpilen 401
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled vs Husqvarna Svartpilen 401. Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled: 73 hp @ 8,250 rpm hp, 211 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 170 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10. Husqvarna Svartpilen 401: 43 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 158 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 160 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled
Husqvarna Svartpilen 401
Horsepower (hp)
73 hp
43 hp
Torque (Nm)
67 Nm
37 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
170 km/h
160 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
211 kg
158 kg
Type
Scrambler
Scrambler
Horsepower
73 hp @ 8,250 rpm
43 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
67 Nm @ 5,750 rpm
37 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Top Speed
170 km/h
160 km/h
Weight
211 kg (wet/curb weight)
158 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18.2 km/L) — estimated real-world average
3.5–4.2 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled
8.0/10
"The most honest Scrambler money can buy, used or otherwise."
Pros
+Genuinely capable off-road ability
+Characterful air-cooled engine
+Excellent long-travel suspension
Cons
−Dealership servicing costs hurt
−Timing belts are non-negotiable
−Limited wind protection highways
Husqvarna Svartpilen 401
7.5/10
"Character-packed urban scrambler that rewards buyers willing to overlook its flaws."
Pros
+Unique styling turns heads
+KTM engine utterly bulletproof
+Agile in city traffic
Cons
−Seat comfort is terrible
−Suspension harsh on rough roads
−Limited wind protection above 70mph
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