Husqvarna Svartpilen 801 vs Husqvarna Svartpilen 701
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Husqvarna Svartpilen 801 vs Husqvarna Svartpilen 701. 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. 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.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Husqvarna Svartpilen 801
Husqvarna Svartpilen 701
Horsepower (hp)
105 hp
74 hp
Torque (Nm)
93 Nm
72 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
210 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
189 kg
157 kg
Type
Scrambler
Scrambler
Horsepower
105 hp @ 8,000 rpm
74 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
93 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
72 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
~210 km/h (estimated)
175 km/h
Weight
189 kg (wet/curb weight)
157 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~5.5 L/100km (estimated real-world average)
4.5–5.5 L/100km (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
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
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