Triumph Bonneville Scrambler 1200 Xe vs Husqvarna Svartpilen 401
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Triumph Bonneville Scrambler 1200 Xe vs Husqvarna Svartpilen 401. Triumph Bonneville Scrambler 1200 Xe: 90 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 236 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 193 km/h (estimated), 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 Xe
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
236 kg
158 kg
Type
Scrambler
Scrambler
Horsepower
90 hp @ 7,500 rpm
43 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
110 Nm @ 4,250 rpm
37 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Top Speed
193 km/h (estimated)
160 km/h
Weight
236 kg (wet/curb weight)
158 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 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 Xe
8.5/10
"The best-looking adventure scrambler that actually delivers on its promise."
Pros
+Genuinely capable off-road ability
+Stunning period-correct styling
+Torquey, characterful twin engine
Cons
−Heavy for serious off-road
−Premium pricing even used
−Early throttle-by-wire gremlins
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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