Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 vs Ducati Scrambler Sixty2
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 401
Ducati Scrambler Sixty2
Horsepower (hp)
43 hp
41 hp
Torque (Nm)
37 Nm
34 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
160 km/h
155 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
158 kg
166 kg
Type
Scrambler
Scrambler
Horsepower
43 hp @ 9,000 rpm
41 hp @ 8,750 rpm
Torque
37 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
34 Nm @ 7,750 rpm
Top Speed
160 km/h
155 km/h
Weight
158 kg (wet/curb weight)
166 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5–4.2 L/100km (typical real-world average)
3.8 L/100km (approx. 26 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
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
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