2024 HUSQVARNA 401 Svartpilen vs DUCATI Scrambler Icon
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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.
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
Touring / long rides
Sporty riding
New rider friendly
Seat height (cm)
Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.
- 2024 HUSQVARNA 401 Svartpilen 83.5 cm Tallest seat here
- DUCATI Scrambler Icon 79.5 cm Lowest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 4 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 45 hp (2024 HUSQVARNA 401 Svartpilen) up to 73 hp (DUCATI Scrambler Icon).
- Torque spans 38 Nm (2024 HUSQVARNA 401 Svartpilen) up to 65.2 Nm (DUCATI Scrambler Icon).
- Weight spans 159 kg (2024 HUSQVARNA 401 Svartpilen) to 185 kg (DUCATI Scrambler Icon).
- Displacement spans 400 cc (2024 HUSQVARNA 401 Svartpilen) to 800 cc (DUCATI Scrambler Icon).
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| Specification | HUSQVARNA 401 Svartpilen | DUCATI Scrambler Icon |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | HUSQVARNA | DUCATI |
| Model | HUSQVARNA 401 Svartpilen | DUCATI Scrambler Icon |
| Engine size | 400cc | 800cc |
| Power | 45hp | 73hp |
| Torque | 38nm. | 65.2nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves | Twin cylinder, 4 valves |
| Weight | 159kg | 185kg |
| Front brake | 320 mm disc brake with four-piston caliper | Ø330 mm disc, standard equipment with radial 4-piston caliper with Bosch Curve ABS |
| Rear brake | 240 mm disc brake with single-piston caliper | Ø245 mm disc, standard equipment with floating 1-piston caliper with Bosch Cornering ABS |
| Seat height (cm) | 83.5cm | 79.5cm |
| Front tyre | 110/70 R17 | Pirelli MT 60 RS 110/80 R18 |
| Rear tyre | 150/60 R17 | Pirelli MT 60 RS 180/55 R17 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Oil cooled |
| Front suspension | WP APEX 43 | Upside-down Kayaba 41 mm fork. |
| Rear suspension | WP APEX - Monoshock | Kayaba rear shock absorber with adjustable preload. |
| Motorcycle type | Naked | Naked |
| Top speed | 180km/h | 200km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 13 L – 4 L/100km | 13.5 L – 5.2 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $5499 | $10995 |
| Brand price lists | View HUSQVARNA price list | View DUCATI price list |
| Extra features | -Riding Mode, Power Mode, Cornering ABS, Ducati Traction Control, Daytime Running Light* -4.3" TFT color display, ride by wire, full LED lighting system, LED turn signals, USB socket under the seat. |
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2024 HUSQVARNA 401 Svartpilen vs 2023 DUCATI Scrambler Icon: listed specifications
The 2024 HUSQVARNA 401 Svartpilen and 2023 DUCATI Scrambler Icon differ on the listed specifications: the 401 Svartpilen has a lower listed weight, and the Scrambler Icon has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed.
Engine displacement
Scrambler Icon has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (800 cc vs 400 cc).
Peak power
Scrambler Icon has a clear listed power advantage (73 hp vs 45 hp).
Torque
Scrambler Icon has a clear listed torque advantage (65.2 Nm vs 38 Nm).
Listed top speed
Scrambler Icon has a clear listed top-speed advantage (200 km/h vs 180 km/h).
Cooling
401 Svartpilen is listed as liquid-cooled, and Scrambler Icon is listed as oil-cooled.
Weight and seat height
401 Svartpilen is notably lighter on the listed weight (159 kg vs 185 kg). There is a noticeable listed seat-height difference: 401 Svartpilen is listed higher (83.5 cm) than Scrambler Icon (79.5 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque, listed top speed, weight and seat height.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of HUSQVARNA 401 Svartpilen vs DUCATI Scrambler Icon?
DUCATI Scrambler Icon is listed at 200 km/h (124 mph) vs 180 km/h (112 mph) for HUSQVARNA 401 Svartpilen.
Which has more horsepower, HUSQVARNA 401 Svartpilen or DUCATI Scrambler Icon?
DUCATI Scrambler Icon has 73 hp compared with 45 hp on the HUSQVARNA 401 Svartpilen.
Which is lighter, HUSQVARNA 401 Svartpilen or DUCATI Scrambler Icon?
HUSQVARNA 401 Svartpilen is lighter at 159 kg vs 185 kg for DUCATI Scrambler Icon.
Which is better, HUSQVARNA 401 Svartpilen or DUCATI Scrambler Icon?
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.
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