Triumph Scrambler 1200 Xc vs Husqvarna Svartpilen 801
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Triumph Scrambler 1200 Xc vs Husqvarna Svartpilen 801. 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 801: 105 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 189 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~210 km/h (estimated), 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 801
Horsepower (hp)
90 hp
105 hp
Torque (Nm)
110 Nm
93 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
193 km/h
210 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
220 kg
189 kg
Type
Scrambler
Scrambler
Horsepower
90 hp @ 7,250 rpm
105 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
110 Nm @ 4,250 rpm
93 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
193 km/h (estimated)
~210 km/h (estimated)
Weight
220 kg (wet/curb weight)
189 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18.2 km/L, typical real-world average)
~5.5 L/100km (estimated 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 801
7.8/10
"A genuinely capable scrambler for riders who actually ride hard."
Pros
+Strong, characterful twin engine
+Genuine off-road capability
+Premium WP suspension components
Cons
−Brutal seat after 90 minutes
−Early software/fueling quirks
−Limited dealer network support
Top 10 Accessories
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