Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 vs Husqvarna Svartpilen 250
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
Husqvarna Svartpilen 250
Horsepower (hp)
43 hp
30 hp
Torque (Nm)
37 Nm
24 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
160 km/h
130 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
158 kg
167 kg
Type
Scrambler
Scrambler
Horsepower
43 hp @ 9,000 rpm
30 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
37 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
24 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
Top Speed
160 km/h
130 km/h (estimated)
Weight
158 kg (wet/curb weight)
167 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5–4.2 L/100km (typical real-world average)
3.0 L/100km (approx. 33 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
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