Husqvarna Svartpilen 701 vs Husqvarna Svartpilen 401
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Husqvarna Svartpilen 701 vs Husqvarna Svartpilen 401. 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 401: 43 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 158 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 160 km/h, 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 401
Horsepower (hp)
74 hp
43 hp
Torque (Nm)
72 Nm
37 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
160 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
157 kg
158 kg
Type
Scrambler
Scrambler
Horsepower
74 hp @ 8,000 rpm
43 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
72 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
37 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h
160 km/h
Weight
157 kg (wet/curb weight)
158 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5–5.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
3.5–4.2 L/100km (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 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
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