Royal Enfield Scram 450 vs Husqvarna Svartpilen 401
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Royal Enfield Scram 450 vs Husqvarna Svartpilen 401. Royal Enfield Scram 450: 40 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, ~196 kg (curb weight, estimated — NOTE: official curb weight not confirmed at time of knowledge cutoff) weight, top speed ~150 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Husqvarna Svartpilen 401: 43 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 158 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 160 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Royal Enfield Scram 450
Husqvarna Svartpilen 401
Horsepower (hp)
40 hp
43 hp
Torque (Nm)
40 Nm
37 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
150 km/h
160 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
196 kg
158 kg
Type
Scrambler
Scrambler
Horsepower
40 hp @ 8,000 rpm
43 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
40 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
37 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Top Speed
~150 km/h (estimated)
160 km/h
Weight
~196 kg (curb weight, estimated — NOTE: official curb weight not confirmed at time of knowledge cutoff)
158 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~3.5 L/100km or ~28 km/L (estimated real-world average)
3.5–4.2 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Royal Enfield Scram 450
7.8/10
"A characterful, capable scrambler that finally backs up the style with substance."
Pros
+Charismatic engine, real torque
+Surprisingly capable suspension setup
+Strong parts availability improving
Cons
−Switchgear quality still questionable
−Chain adjustment needs vigilance
−Resale holds value stubbornly
Husqvarna Svartpilen 401
7.5/10
"Character-packed urban scrambler that rewards buyers willing to overlook its flaws."
Pros
+Unique styling turns heads
+KTM engine utterly bulletproof
+Agile in city traffic
Cons
−Seat comfort is terrible
−Suspension harsh on rough roads
−Limited wind protection above 70mph
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