Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 vs Triumph Scrambler 400 X
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
Triumph Scrambler 400 X
Horsepower (hp)
43 hp
39.5 hp
Torque (Nm)
37 Nm
37.5 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
160 km/h
160 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
158 kg
179 kg
Type
Scrambler
Scrambler
Horsepower
43 hp @ 9,000 rpm
39.5 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
37 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
37.5 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
160 km/h
Approximately 160 km/h (est.)
Weight
158 kg (wet/curb weight)
179 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5–4.2 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Approximately 3.2 L/100km (31 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
Triumph Scrambler 400 X
7.5/10
"A genuinely premium small scrambler that rewards patient, realistic riders."
Pros
+Genuinely premium build quality
+Capable mild off-road manners
+Excellent low-speed torque
Cons
−Highway cruising gets tiring
−Dealer servicing costs hurt
−Neglected chains very common