Triumph Scrambler 1200 Xe vs Husqvarna Svartpilen 701
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Triumph Scrambler 1200 Xe vs Husqvarna Svartpilen 701. Triumph Scrambler 1200 Xe: 90 hp @ 7,400 rpm hp, 236 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 193 km/h (estimated, manufacturer limited), 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 Xe
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
236 kg
157 kg
Type
Scrambler
Scrambler
Horsepower
90 hp @ 7,400 rpm
74 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
110 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
72 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
193 km/h (estimated, manufacturer limited)
175 km/h
Weight
236 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 Xe
8.5/10
"The best all-rounder adventure scrambler money can currently buy used."
Pros
+Exceptional low-end torque
+Genuinely capable off-road
+Premium build quality throughout
Cons
−Bevel drive seal issues
−Expensive dealer servicing
−Heavy for technical trails
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
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