Triumph Scrambler 900 vs Husqvarna Svartpilen 801
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Triumph Scrambler 900 vs Husqvarna Svartpilen 801. Triumph Scrambler 900: 59 hp @ 6,800 rpm hp, 213 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10. 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 900
Husqvarna Svartpilen 801
Horsepower (hp)
59 hp
105 hp
Torque (Nm)
74 Nm
93 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
210 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
213 kg
189 kg
Type
Scrambler
Scrambler
Horsepower
59 hp @ 6,800 rpm
105 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
74 Nm @ 5,100 rpm
93 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h
~210 km/h (estimated)
Weight
213 kg (wet/curb weight)
189 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L real-world average)
~5.5 L/100km (estimated real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Triumph Scrambler 900
8.0/10
"Authentic, characterful scrambler that delivers more than it promises."
Pros
+Indestructible air-cooled twin
+Brilliant exhaust note
+Comfortable upright ergonomics
Cons
−Cam chain tensioner concerns pre-2016
−Limited wind protection highway riding
−Spoke wheels need regular attention
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
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