Royal Enfield Scram 450 vs Husqvarna Svartpilen 801
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Royal Enfield Scram 450 vs Husqvarna Svartpilen 801. 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 801: 105 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 189 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~210 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Royal Enfield Scram 450
Husqvarna Svartpilen 801
Horsepower (hp)
40 hp
105 hp
Torque (Nm)
40 Nm
93 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
150 km/h
210 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
196 kg
189 kg
Type
Scrambler
Scrambler
Horsepower
40 hp @ 8,000 rpm
105 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
40 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
93 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
~150 km/h (estimated)
~210 km/h (estimated)
Weight
~196 kg (curb weight, estimated — NOTE: official curb weight not confirmed at time of knowledge cutoff)
189 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~3.5 L/100km or ~28 km/L (estimated real-world average)
~5.5 L/100km (estimated 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 801
7.8/10
"A genuinely capable scrambler for riders who actually ride hard."
Pros
+Strong, characterful twin engine
+Genuine off-road capability
+Premium WP suspension components
Cons
−Brutal seat after 90 minutes
−Early software/fueling quirks
−Limited dealer network support
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