Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 vs Husqvarna Svartpilen 701
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 vs Husqvarna Svartpilen 701. 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 701: 74 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 157 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450
Husqvarna Svartpilen 701
Horsepower (hp)
40 hp
74 hp
Torque (Nm)
40 Nm
72 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
150 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
185 kg
157 kg
Type
Scrambler
Scrambler
Horsepower
40 hp @ 8,000 rpm
74 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
40 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
72 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
~150 km/h (estimated)
175 km/h
Weight
185 kg (wet/curb weight)
157 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~3.5 L/100km or ~28 km/L (typical real-world average)
4.5–5.5 L/100km (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 701
7.8/10
"A flawed but genuinely exciting single that rewards committed riders."
Pros
+Punchy LC4 engine character
+Genuinely distinctive styling
+Capable WP suspension
Cons
−Tiny 4.5-litre tank
−Expensive service intervals
−Early fuel pump issues
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