Kawasaki W175 Tr vs Husqvarna Svartpilen 125
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki W175 Tr vs Husqvarna Svartpilen 125. Kawasaki W175 Tr: ~13 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, ~133 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~110 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Husqvarna Svartpilen 125: 15 hp @ 9,250 rpm hp, 148 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 110 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kawasaki W175 Tr
Husqvarna Svartpilen 125
Horsepower (hp)
13 hp
15 hp
Torque (Nm)
13.2 Nm
12 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
110 km/h
110 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
133 kg
148 kg
Type
Scrambler
Scrambler
Horsepower
~13 hp @ 7,500 rpm
15 hp @ 9,250 rpm
Torque
~13.2 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
12 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
~110 km/h (estimated)
110 km/h
Weight
~133 kg (wet/curb weight)
148 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~2.5 L/100km or ~40 km/L (typical real-world average)
2.8 L/100km (approximately 35.7 km/L)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Kawasaki W175 Tr
7.5/10
"Charming, honest, slow — buy it for smiles, not speed."
Pros
+Stunning retro styling throughout
+Extremely reliable single-cylinder
+Lightweight and forgiving handling
Cons
−Genuinely slow on highways
−Chrome pits without attention
−Replacement tires hard sourcing
Husqvarna Svartpilen 125
7.5/10
"The most stylish A1-licence bike you can buy used."
Pros
+Stunning, distinctive visual design
+Quality WP suspension fitted
+KTM-derived reliable mechanicals
Cons
−Parts and servicing expensive
−Tight service intervals needed
−Soft suspension for heavier riders
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