Husqvarna Svartpilen 801 vs Bmw R Ninet Scrambler
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Husqvarna Svartpilen 801 vs Bmw R Ninet Scrambler. 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. Bmw R Ninet Scrambler: 110 hp @ 7,750 rpm hp, 220 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 200 km/h (estimated; BMW does not officially publish top speed), Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Husqvarna Svartpilen 801
Bmw R Ninet Scrambler
Horsepower (hp)
105 hp
110 hp
Torque (Nm)
93 Nm
116 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
210 km/h
200 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
189 kg
220 kg
Type
Scrambler
Scrambler
Horsepower
105 hp @ 8,000 rpm
110 hp @ 7,750 rpm
Torque
93 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
116 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
~210 km/h (estimated)
200 km/h (estimated; BMW does not officially publish top speed)
Weight
189 kg (wet/curb weight)
220 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~5.5 L/100km (estimated real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18.2 km/L, typical 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
Bmw R Ninet Scrambler
7.8/10
"Character-rich retro that rewards patient riders willing to spend wisely."
Pros
+Air-cooled boxer character unmatched
+Bulletproof drivetrain mechanically
+Strong used parts availability
Cons
−Stock seat genuinely awful
−Headers run dangerously hot
−Ergonomics fatigue after hours
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