Husqvarna Svartpilen 701 vs Cfmoto Cl-x 700 Heritage
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Husqvarna Svartpilen 701 vs Cfmoto Cl-x 700 Heritage. Husqvarna Svartpilen 701: 74 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 157 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Cfmoto Cl-x 700 Heritage: 70 hp @ 8,750 rpm hp, 208 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Husqvarna Svartpilen 701
Cfmoto Cl-x 700 Heritage
Horsepower (hp)
74 hp
70 hp
Torque (Nm)
72 Nm
62 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
157 kg
208 kg
Type
Scrambler
Scrambler
Horsepower
74 hp @ 8,000 rpm
70 hp @ 8,750 rpm
Torque
72 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
62 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h
175 km/h (estimated)
Weight
157 kg (wet/curb weight)
208 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5–5.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L) — estimated, real-world figures may vary
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Husqvarna Svartpilen 701
7.8/10
"A flawed but genuinely exciting single that rewards committed riders."
Pros
+Punchy LC4 engine character
+Genuinely distinctive styling
+Capable WP suspension
Cons
−Tiny 4.5-litre tank
−Expensive service intervals
−Early fuel pump issues
Cfmoto Cl-x 700 Heritage
7.5/10
"Genuinely good bike if dealer support exists near you."
Pros
+Strong parallel twin performance
+Attractive genuine retro styling
+Excellent value for money
Cons
−Patchy dealer and parts network
−Suspension needs early upgrading
−Occasional electrical gremlins reported
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