Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 vs Husqvarna Svartpilen 250
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 vs Husqvarna Svartpilen 250. Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450: 40 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 185 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~150 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.8/10. 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
Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450
Husqvarna Svartpilen 250
Horsepower (hp)
40 hp
30 hp
Torque (Nm)
40 Nm
24 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
150 km/h
130 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
185 kg
167 kg
Type
Scrambler
Scrambler
Horsepower
40 hp @ 8,000 rpm
30 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
40 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
24 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
Top Speed
~150 km/h (estimated)
130 km/h (estimated)
Weight
185 kg (wet/curb weight)
167 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~3.5 L/100km or ~28 km/L (typical real-world average)
3.0 L/100km (approx. 33 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450
7.8/10
"A genuinely capable scrambler that finally delivers on Royal Enfield's promise."
Pros
+Smooth, tractable 450cc engine
+Excellent value proposition used
+Comfortable ergonomics for commuting
Cons
−Wooden cold-weather braking feel
−Mirrors vibrate at speed
−Dealer network patchy regionally
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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