2024 HUSQVARNA 250 Svartpilen vs 2024 HUSQVARNA 401 Svartpilen

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Technical score (estimate)

Weighted mix of power, torque, power-to-weight, top speed and lighter weight within this comparison only. Not a real-world verdict — riding style and roads matter.

2024 HUSQVARNA 250 Svartpilen
15 pts
Top on paper
2024 HUSQVARNA 401 Svartpilen
85 pts

Usage fit (estimate)

Rough scores for city riding, touring, sporty riding and new riders — mix of specs and bike category. Same caveats as the technical score: traffic, skill and tyres matter.

City / commute

Best fit here
2024 HUSQVARNA 250 Svartpilen
78 pts
2024 HUSQVARNA 401 Svartpilen
36.5 pts

Touring / long rides

2024 HUSQVARNA 250 Svartpilen
17.7 pts
Best fit here
2024 HUSQVARNA 401 Svartpilen
91.7 pts

Sporty riding

2024 HUSQVARNA 250 Svartpilen
19.8 pts
Best fit here
2024 HUSQVARNA 401 Svartpilen
93.8 pts

New rider friendly

Best fit here
2024 HUSQVARNA 250 Svartpilen
90.1 pts
2024 HUSQVARNA 401 Svartpilen
16.1 pts

Seat height (cm)

Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.

  • 2024 HUSQVARNA 250 Svartpilen 82 cm Lowest seat here
  • 2024 HUSQVARNA 401 Svartpilen 83.5 cm Tallest seat here

Spread in this comparison: about 1.5 cm.

Rough guide: comfortable flat-foot reach often needs inseam roughly in the same ballpark as seat height (varies a lot by ergonomics).

Auto summary from specs

Generated from the numbers in the comparison — not a review.

  • Power spans 30 hp (2024 HUSQVARNA 250 Svartpilen) up to 45 hp (2024 HUSQVARNA 401 Svartpilen).
  • Torque spans 23 Nm (2024 HUSQVARNA 250 Svartpilen) up to 38 Nm (2024 HUSQVARNA 401 Svartpilen).
  • Weight spans 154 kg (2024 HUSQVARNA 250 Svartpilen) to 159 kg (2024 HUSQVARNA 401 Svartpilen).
  • Displacement spans 250 cc (2024 HUSQVARNA 250 Svartpilen) to 400 cc (2024 HUSQVARNA 401 Svartpilen).
Specification HUSQVARNA 250 Svartpilen HUSQVARNA 401 Svartpilen
Brand HUSQVARNA HUSQVARNA
Model HUSQVARNA 250 Svartpilen HUSQVARNA 401 Svartpilen
Engine size 250cc 400cc
Power 30hp 45hp
Torque 23nm. 38nm.
Cylinders / valves Single cylinder, 4 valves Single cylinder, 4 valves
Weight 154kg 159kg
Front brake 320 mm disc brake with four-piston caliper 320 mm disc brake with four-piston caliper
Rear brake 240 mm disc brake with single-piston caliper 240 mm disc brake with single-piston caliper
Seat height (cm) 82cm 83.5cm
Front tyre 110/70 17 110/70 R17
Rear tyre 150/60 R17 150/60 R17
Cooling Liquid cooling Liquid cooling
Front suspension WP APEX 43 WP APEX 43
Rear suspension WP APEX - Monoshock WP APEX - Monoshock
Motorcycle type Naked Naked
Top speed 160km/h 180km/h
Fuel capacity / consumption 13 L – 3.5 L/100km 13 L – 4 L/100km
Service network
Service quality
Parts availability
Price $4520 $5499
Brand price lists View HUSQVARNA price list View HUSQVARNA price list
Extra features

-PASC slipper clutch

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2024 HUSQVARNA 250 Svartpilen vs 2024 HUSQVARNA 401 Svartpilen: listed specifications

The 2024 HUSQVARNA 250 Svartpilen and 2024 HUSQVARNA 401 Svartpilen differ on the listed specifications: the 250 Svartpilen has a lower listed weight, and the 401 Svartpilen has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed.

Engine displacement

401 Svartpilen has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (400 cc vs 250 cc).

Peak power

401 Svartpilen has a clear listed power advantage (45 hp vs 30 hp).

Torque

401 Svartpilen has a clear listed torque advantage (38 Nm vs 23 Nm).

Listed top speed

401 Svartpilen has a clear listed top-speed advantage (180 km/h vs 160 km/h).

Cooling

Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.

Weight and seat height

250 Svartpilen has a modest listed weight advantage (154 kg vs 159 kg). 250 Svartpilen has a lower listed seat height (82 cm vs 83.5 cm).

Conclusion

The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque, listed top speed, weight and seat height.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the top speed of HUSQVARNA 250 Svartpilen vs HUSQVARNA 401 Svartpilen?

HUSQVARNA 401 Svartpilen is listed at 180 km/h (112 mph) vs 160 km/h (99 mph) for HUSQVARNA 250 Svartpilen.

Which has more horsepower, HUSQVARNA 250 Svartpilen or HUSQVARNA 401 Svartpilen?

HUSQVARNA 401 Svartpilen has 45 hp compared with 30 hp on the HUSQVARNA 250 Svartpilen.

Which is lighter, HUSQVARNA 250 Svartpilen or HUSQVARNA 401 Svartpilen?

HUSQVARNA 250 Svartpilen is lighter at 154 kg vs 159 kg for HUSQVARNA 401 Svartpilen.

Which is better, HUSQVARNA 250 Svartpilen or HUSQVARNA 401 Svartpilen?

It depends on your riding style. Compare top speed, weight, fuel use and price in the table on this page, then vote for the bike you prefer.