Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 vs Swm Silverback 400
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
Swm Silverback 400
Horsepower (hp)
43 hp
35 hp
Torque (Nm)
37 Nm
35 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
160 km/h
145 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
158 kg
165 kg
Type
Scrambler
Scrambler
Horsepower
43 hp @ 9,000 rpm
approximately 35 hp @ 8,000 rpm (estimated)
Torque
37 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
approximately 35 Nm @ 6,000 rpm (estimated)
Top Speed
160 km/h
approximately 145 km/h (estimated)
Weight
158 kg (wet/curb weight)
approximately 165 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5–4.2 L/100km (typical real-world average)
3.5 L/100km or approximately 28.5 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
Swm Silverback 400
6.5/10
"Capable niche adventurer ruined by catastrophic parts and dealer support."
Pros
+Proven Rotax-derived engine
+Capable off-road geometry
+Priced well below competitors
Cons
−Near-zero parts availability
−Negligible dealer support network
−Resale value stays low