Kawasaki W175 Tr vs Husqvarna Svartpilen 250
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki W175 Tr vs Husqvarna Svartpilen 250. 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 250: 30 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 167 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 130 km/h (estimated), 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 250
Horsepower (hp)
13 hp
30 hp
Torque (Nm)
13.2 Nm
24 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
110 km/h
130 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
133 kg
167 kg
Type
Scrambler
Scrambler
Horsepower
~13 hp @ 7,500 rpm
30 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
~13.2 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
24 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
Top Speed
~110 km/h (estimated)
130 km/h (estimated)
Weight
~133 kg (wet/curb weight)
167 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~2.5 L/100km or ~40 km/L (typical real-world average)
3.0 L/100km (approx. 33 km/L typical real-world average)
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 250
7.5/10
"A genuinely characterful small bike that rewards patient, curious riders."
Pros
+Genuinely fun off-road capable
+Proven KTM-derived engine
+Distinctive styling holds up
Cons
−Suspension floaty at speed
−Stock seat is brutal
−Service history often patchy
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