Husqvarna Svartpilen 250 vs Kawasaki W175 Tr
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Husqvarna Svartpilen 250
Kawasaki W175 Tr
Horsepower (hp)
30 hp
13 hp
Torque (Nm)
24 Nm
13.2 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
130 km/h
110 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
167 kg
133 kg
Type
Scrambler
Scrambler
Horsepower
30 hp @ 9,000 rpm
~13 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
24 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
~13.2 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
130 km/h (estimated)
~110 km/h (estimated)
Weight
167 kg (wet/curb weight)
~133 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.0 L/100km (approx. 33 km/L typical real-world average)
~2.5 L/100km or ~40 km/L (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
Kawasaki W175 Tr
7.5/10
"Charming, honest, slow — buy it for smiles, not speed."
Pros
+Stunning retro styling throughout
+Extremely reliable single-cylinder
+Lightweight and forgiving handling
Cons
−Genuinely slow on highways
−Chrome pits without attention
−Replacement tires hard sourcing
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