Triumph Scrambler 1200 Xc vs Husqvarna Svartpilen 250
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Triumph Scrambler 1200 Xc vs Husqvarna Svartpilen 250. Triumph Scrambler 1200 Xc: 90 hp @ 7,250 rpm hp, 220 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 193 km/h (estimated), 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 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
220 kg
167 kg
Type
Scrambler
Scrambler
Horsepower
90 hp @ 7,250 rpm
30 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
110 Nm @ 4,250 rpm
24 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
Top Speed
193 km/h (estimated)
130 km/h (estimated)
Weight
220 kg (wet/curb weight)
167 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18.2 km/L, typical real-world average)
3.0 L/100km (approx. 33 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Triumph Scrambler 1200 Xc
8.5/10
"The sweet spot between genuine adventure and everyday soul."
Pros
+Exceptional real-world suspension quality
+Torque-rich usable engine
+Genuine light off-road ability
Cons
−Early TBW software issues
−Headers corrode when neglected
−Accessories cost adds up fast
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
Top 10 Accessories
Picks that work on either bike.
