Triumph Bonneville Scrambler 1200 Xc vs Husqvarna Svartpilen 401
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Triumph Bonneville Scrambler 1200 Xc vs Husqvarna Svartpilen 401. 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 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
Triumph Bonneville Scrambler 1200 Xc
Husqvarna Svartpilen 401
Horsepower (hp)
90 hp
43 hp
Torque (Nm)
110 Nm
37 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
193 km/h
160 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
229 kg
158 kg
Type
Scrambler
Scrambler
Horsepower
90 hp @ 7,500 rpm
43 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
110 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
37 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Top Speed
193 km/h
160 km/h
Weight
229 kg (wet/curb weight)
158 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
3.5–4.2 L/100km (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 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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