Husqvarna Svartpilen 801 vs Benelli Leoncino 800
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Husqvarna Svartpilen 801 vs Benelli Leoncino 800. 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. Benelli Leoncino 800: 80 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 213 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Husqvarna Svartpilen 801
Benelli Leoncino 800
Horsepower (hp)
105 hp
80 hp
Torque (Nm)
93 Nm
67 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
210 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
189 kg
213 kg
Type
Scrambler
Scrambler
Horsepower
105 hp @ 8,000 rpm
80 hp @ 8,500 rpm
Torque
93 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
67 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
~210 km/h (estimated)
185 km/h (estimated)
Weight
189 kg (wet/curb weight)
213 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~5.5 L/100km (estimated real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (estimated real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
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
Benelli Leoncino 800
7.0/10
"A characterful, good-looking middleweight that demands thorough pre-purchase homework."
Pros
+Striking scrambler aesthetics genuinely deliver
+Torquey twin, strong midrange
+Comfortable upright riding position
Cons
−Thin North American dealer network
−Parts availability genuinely painful
−Early electrical issues documented
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