Triumph Scrambler 1200 Xc vs Husqvarna Svartpilen 701
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Triumph Scrambler 1200 Xc vs Husqvarna Svartpilen 701. 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 701: 74 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 157 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Triumph Scrambler 1200 Xc
Husqvarna Svartpilen 701
Horsepower (hp)
90 hp
74 hp
Torque (Nm)
110 Nm
72 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
193 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
220 kg
157 kg
Type
Scrambler
Scrambler
Horsepower
90 hp @ 7,250 rpm
74 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
110 Nm @ 4,250 rpm
72 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
193 km/h (estimated)
175 km/h
Weight
220 kg (wet/curb weight)
157 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18.2 km/L, typical real-world average)
4.5–5.5 L/100km (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 701
7.8/10
"A flawed but genuinely exciting single that rewards committed riders."
Pros
+Punchy LC4 engine character
+Genuinely distinctive styling
+Capable WP suspension
Cons
−Tiny 4.5-litre tank
−Expensive service intervals
−Early fuel pump issues
Top 10 Accessories
Picks that work on either bike.
