Royal Enfield Bear 650 vs Husqvarna Svartpilen 125
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Royal Enfield Bear 650 vs Husqvarna Svartpilen 125. Royal Enfield Bear 650: ~47 hp @ 7,150 rpm (estimated, based on 650 Twin engine) hp, ~202 kg wet/curb (estimated) weight, top speed ~160 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
Royal Enfield Bear 650
Husqvarna Svartpilen 125
Horsepower (hp)
47 hp
15 hp
Torque (Nm)
52 Nm
12 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
160 km/h
110 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
202 kg
148 kg
Type
Scrambler
Scrambler
Horsepower
~47 hp @ 7,150 rpm (estimated, based on 650 Twin engine)
15 hp @ 9,250 rpm
Torque
~52 Nm @ 5,250 rpm (estimated, based on 650 Twin engine)
12 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
~160 km/h (estimated)
110 km/h
Weight
~202 kg wet/curb (estimated)
148 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~4.5 L/100km / ~22 km/L (estimated, based on 650 Twin platform)
2.8 L/100km (approximately 35.7 km/L)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Royal Enfield Bear 650
7.5/10
"Charming, affordable middleweight that rewards diligent pre-purchase inspection."
Pros
+Torquey, accessible parallel twin
+Comfortable all-day ergonomics
+Strong used value retention
Cons
−Electrics need careful inspection
−Stock exhaust embarrassingly muted
−Switchgear feels noticeably cheap
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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