Husqvarna Svartpilen 701 vs Husqvarna Svartpilen 801
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Husqvarna Svartpilen 701 vs Husqvarna Svartpilen 801. 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 801: 105 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 189 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~210 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Husqvarna Svartpilen 701
Husqvarna Svartpilen 801
Horsepower (hp)
74 hp
105 hp
Torque (Nm)
72 Nm
93 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
210 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
157 kg
189 kg
Type
Scrambler
Scrambler
Horsepower
74 hp @ 8,000 rpm
105 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
72 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
93 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h
~210 km/h (estimated)
Weight
157 kg (wet/curb weight)
189 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5–5.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
~5.5 L/100km (estimated 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 801
7.8/10
"A genuinely capable scrambler for riders who actually ride hard."
Pros
+Strong, characterful twin engine
+Genuine off-road capability
+Premium WP suspension components
Cons
−Brutal seat after 90 minutes
−Early software/fueling quirks
−Limited dealer network support
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