Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 vs Triumph Scrambler 1200
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 vs Triumph Scrambler 1200. 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. Triumph Scrambler 1200: 90 hp @ 7,400 rpm hp, 207 kg (XC curb weight) / 210 kg (XE curb weight) weight, top speed 193 km/h (approx. 120 mph, estimated — Triumph has not officially published a figure), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Husqvarna Svartpilen 401
Triumph Scrambler 1200
Horsepower (hp)
43 hp
90 hp
Torque (Nm)
37 Nm
110 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
160 km/h
193 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
158 kg
207 kg
Type
Scrambler
Scrambler
Horsepower
43 hp @ 9,000 rpm
90 hp @ 7,400 rpm
Torque
37 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
110 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
Top Speed
160 km/h
193 km/h (approx. 120 mph, estimated — Triumph has not officially published a figure)
Weight
158 kg (wet/curb weight)
207 kg (XC curb weight) / 210 kg (XE curb weight)
Fuel
3.5–4.2 L/100km (typical real-world average)
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approximately 15–18 km/L, 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
Triumph Scrambler 1200
8.5/10
"The adventure-retro benchmark that actually earns its premium asking price."
Pros
+Stonking low-end torque
+Genuinely capable off-road
+Premium build quality throughout
Cons
−Dealer servicing costs bite
−Heavy for technical terrain
−Early TFT screen issues
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