Husqvarna Svartpilen 701 vs Husqvarna Svartpilen 250
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Husqvarna Svartpilen 701 vs Husqvarna Svartpilen 250. 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. Husqvarna Svartpilen 250: 30 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 167 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 130 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
Husqvarna Svartpilen 250
Horsepower (hp)
74 hp
30 hp
Torque (Nm)
72 Nm
24 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
130 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
157 kg
167 kg
Type
Scrambler
Scrambler
Horsepower
74 hp @ 8,000 rpm
30 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
72 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
24 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h
130 km/h (estimated)
Weight
157 kg (wet/curb weight)
167 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5–5.5 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 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
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
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