Triumph Scrambler 1200 vs Husqvarna Svartpilen 250
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Triumph Scrambler 1200 vs Husqvarna Svartpilen 250. Triumph Scrambler 1200: 90 hp @ 7,400 rpm hp, 207 kg (XC curb weight) / 210 kg (XE curb weight) weight, top speed 193 km/h (approx. 120 mph, estimated — Triumph has not officially published a figure), 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 Scrambler 1200
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
207 kg
167 kg
Type
Scrambler
Scrambler
Horsepower
90 hp @ 7,400 rpm
30 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
110 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
24 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
Top Speed
193 km/h (approx. 120 mph, estimated — Triumph has not officially published a figure)
130 km/h (estimated)
Weight
207 kg (XC curb weight) / 210 kg (XE curb weight)
167 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approximately 15–18 km/L, real-world average)
3.0 L/100km (approx. 33 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Triumph Scrambler 1200
8.5/10
"The adventure-retro benchmark that actually earns its premium asking price."
Pros
+Stonking low-end torque
+Genuinely capable off-road
+Premium build quality throughout
Cons
−Dealer servicing costs bite
−Heavy for technical terrain
−Early TFT screen issues
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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