Triumph Bonneville Scrambler 1200 Xc vs Husqvarna Svartpilen 250
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Triumph Bonneville Scrambler 1200 Xc vs Husqvarna Svartpilen 250. Triumph Bonneville Scrambler 1200 Xc: 90 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 229 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 193 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10. 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
Triumph Bonneville Scrambler 1200 Xc
Husqvarna Svartpilen 250
Horsepower (hp)
90 hp
30 hp
Torque (Nm)
110 Nm
24 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
193 km/h
130 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
229 kg
167 kg
Type
Scrambler
Scrambler
Horsepower
90 hp @ 7,500 rpm
30 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
110 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
24 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
Top Speed
193 km/h
130 km/h (estimated)
Weight
229 kg (wet/curb weight)
167 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
3.0 L/100km (approx. 33 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Triumph Bonneville Scrambler 1200 Xc
8.5/10
"A brilliant all-rounder that earns every penny of its asking price."
Pros
+Strong, characterful parallel twin
+Genuine off-road suspension capability
+Excellent Triumph dealer network
Cons
−Early throttle-by-wire calibration issues
−Heavy for technical off-road
−Aftermarket exhaust abuse common
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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