Triumph Bonneville Scrambler 900 vs Husqvarna Svartpilen 401
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Triumph Bonneville Scrambler 900 vs Husqvarna Svartpilen 401. Triumph Bonneville Scrambler 900: 55 hp @ 6,100 rpm hp, 220 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 177 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10. 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 900
Husqvarna Svartpilen 401
Horsepower (hp)
55 hp
43 hp
Torque (Nm)
80 Nm
37 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
177 km/h
160 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
220 kg
158 kg
Type
Scrambler
Scrambler
Horsepower
55 hp @ 6,100 rpm
43 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
80 Nm @ 3,230 rpm
37 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Top Speed
177 km/h
160 km/h
Weight
220 kg (wet/curb weight)
158 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.8 L/100km (approx. 20.8 km/L typical real-world average)
3.5–4.2 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Triumph Bonneville Scrambler 900
7.8/10
"A genuinely rewarding used buy if you inspect carefully and pay fairly."
Pros
+Genuinely characterful parallel twin
+Stunning period-correct aesthetics
+Comfortable upright riding position
Cons
−Subframe vulnerable to crash damage
−Suspension mediocre off-road
−Pre-2016 fuelling can roughen
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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