Ducati Scrambler Sixty2 vs Husqvarna Svartpilen 701
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ducati Scrambler Sixty2 vs Husqvarna Svartpilen 701. Ducati Scrambler Sixty2: 41 hp @ 8,750 rpm hp, 166 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 155 km/h, 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
Ducati Scrambler Sixty2
Husqvarna Svartpilen 701
Horsepower (hp)
41 hp
74 hp
Torque (Nm)
34 Nm
72 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
155 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
166 kg
157 kg
Type
Scrambler
Scrambler
Horsepower
41 hp @ 8,750 rpm
74 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
34 Nm @ 7,750 rpm
72 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
155 km/h
175 km/h
Weight
166 kg (wet/curb weight)
157 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.8 L/100km (approx. 26 km/L typical real-world average)
4.5–5.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Ducati Scrambler Sixty2
7.0/10
"Charming entry-level Ducati that rewards careful used buying."
Pros
+Authentic Ducati L-twin character
+Lightweight and genuinely nimble
+Strong used value proposition
Cons
−Desmo service costs sting
−Limited power ceiling quickly
−Neglected examples surprisingly common
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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