Husqvarna Svartpilen 250 vs Husqvarna Svartpilen 401
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Husqvarna Svartpilen 250 vs Husqvarna Svartpilen 401. 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. 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
Husqvarna Svartpilen 250
Husqvarna Svartpilen 401
Horsepower (hp)
30 hp
43 hp
Torque (Nm)
24 Nm
37 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
130 km/h
160 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
167 kg
158 kg
Type
Scrambler
Scrambler
Horsepower
30 hp @ 9,000 rpm
43 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
24 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
37 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Top Speed
130 km/h (estimated)
160 km/h
Weight
167 kg (wet/curb weight)
158 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.0 L/100km (approx. 33 km/L typical real-world average)
3.5–4.2 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
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
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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