Husqvarna Svartpilen 801 vs Triumph Bonneville Scrambler 1200 Xc
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Husqvarna Svartpilen 801 vs Triumph Bonneville Scrambler 1200 Xc. 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. Triumph Bonneville Scrambler 1200 Xc: 90 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 229 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 193 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Husqvarna Svartpilen 801
Triumph Bonneville Scrambler 1200 Xc
Horsepower (hp)
105 hp
90 hp
Torque (Nm)
93 Nm
110 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
210 km/h
193 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
189 kg
229 kg
Type
Scrambler
Scrambler
Horsepower
105 hp @ 8,000 rpm
90 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
93 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
110 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
Top Speed
~210 km/h (estimated)
193 km/h
Weight
189 kg (wet/curb weight)
229 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~5.5 L/100km (estimated real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 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
Triumph Bonneville Scrambler 1200 Xc
8.5/10
"A brilliant all-rounder that earns every penny of its asking price."
Pros
+Strong, characterful parallel twin
+Genuine off-road suspension capability
+Excellent Triumph dealer network
Cons
−Early throttle-by-wire calibration issues
−Heavy for technical off-road
−Aftermarket exhaust abuse common
Top 10 Accessories
Picks that work on either bike.
