Swm Silverback 400 vs Husqvarna Svartpilen 701
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Swm Silverback 400 vs Husqvarna Svartpilen 701. Swm Silverback 400: approximately 35 hp @ 8,000 rpm (estimated) hp, approximately 165 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed approximately 145 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 6.5/10. 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
Swm Silverback 400
Husqvarna Svartpilen 701
Horsepower (hp)
35 hp
74 hp
Torque (Nm)
35 Nm
72 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
145 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
165 kg
157 kg
Type
Scrambler
Scrambler
Horsepower
approximately 35 hp @ 8,000 rpm (estimated)
74 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
approximately 35 Nm @ 6,000 rpm (estimated)
72 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
approximately 145 km/h (estimated)
175 km/h
Weight
approximately 165 kg (wet/curb weight)
157 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km or approximately 28.5 km/L (typical real-world average)
4.5–5.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Swm Silverback 400
6.5/10
"Capable niche adventurer ruined by catastrophic parts and dealer support."
Pros
+Proven Rotax-derived engine
+Capable off-road geometry
+Priced well below competitors
Cons
−Near-zero parts availability
−Negligible dealer support network
−Resale value stays low
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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