2024 Husqvarna Svartpilen 801 vs CF MOTO 800NK

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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.

Top on paper
2024 Husqvarna Svartpilen 801
87 pts
CF MOTO 800NK
13 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 Svartpilen 801
72.7 pts
CF MOTO 800NK
41.8 pts

Touring / long rides

Best fit here
2024 Husqvarna Svartpilen 801
55.2 pts
CF MOTO 800NK
54.2 pts

Sporty riding

Best fit here
2024 Husqvarna Svartpilen 801
74.7 pts
CF MOTO 800NK
38.8 pts

New rider friendly

2024 Husqvarna Svartpilen 801
41.8 pts
Best fit here
CF MOTO 800NK
64.4 pts

Seat height (cm)

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

  • 2024 Husqvarna Svartpilen 801 82 cm Tallest seat here
  • CF MOTO 800NK 80 cm Lowest seat here

Spread in this comparison: about 2 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 100.8 hp (CF MOTO 800NK) up to 105 hp (2024 Husqvarna Svartpilen 801).
  • Torque spans 81 Nm (CF MOTO 800NK) up to 87 Nm (2024 Husqvarna Svartpilen 801).
  • Weight spans 181 kg (2024 Husqvarna Svartpilen 801) to 189 kg (CF MOTO 800NK).
  • Engine sizes are very close.

Reader votes so far — total 5: 2024 Husqvarna Svartpilen 801 (1); CF MOTO 800NK (4).

Specification Husqvarna Svartpilen 801 CF MOTO 800NK
Brand HUSQVARNA CF MOTO
Model Husqvarna Svartpilen 801 CF MOTO 800NK
Engine size 800cc 800cc
Power 105hp 100.8hp
Torque 87nm. 81nm.
Cylinders / valves Twin cylinder, 8 valves Twin cylinder, 8 valves
Weight 181kg 189kg
Front brake 2x radially mounted 4 piston caliper Dual 320mm disc with ABS (J. JUAN Calipers)
Rear brake Single-piston floating calliper, brake disc 260mm disc with ABS (J. JUAN Calipers)
Seat height (cm) 82cm 80cm
Front tyre 120/70 R17 Pirelli mt60 RS 120/70 R17 MAXXIS
Rear tyre 180/55 R17 Pirelli MT60 RS 180/55 R17 MAXXIS
Cooling Liquid cooling Liquid cooling
Front suspension WP APEX 43 KYB Fully adjustable inverted fork shocks
Rear suspension WP APEX - Monoshock KYB Fully adjustable mono-shock
Motorcycle type Naked Naked
Top speed 205km/h 260km/h
Fuel capacity / consumption 14 L – 4.5 L/100km 15 L – 6 L/100km
Service network
Service quality
Parts availability
Price $10899 $8499
Brand price lists View HUSQVARNA price list View CF MOTO price list
Extra features

The Svartpilen 801 has an immobiliser fitted as standard to provide anti-theft protection.

Smartphone bracket

Crash bung kit

Radiator protection grille

Mirror

USB-C power outlet kit

Spring hook

Smartphone universal case

5" TFT Screen

 

 

(In collaboration with KTM, using the Duke 790 engine block)

-8-inch TFT screen

-Voice command feature, smart key, slipper clutch

-Traction control, power modes, riding modes, cornering ABS

-T-Box, navigation feature, Bluetooth connectivity

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2024 Husqvarna Svartpilen 801 vs 2023 CF MOTO 800NK: listed specifications

The 2024 Husqvarna Svartpilen 801 and 2023 CF MOTO 800NK are closely matched in peak power and displacement, while the Svartpilen 801 has more torque, and a lower listed weight, and the 800NK has the higher listed top speed.

Engine displacement

Svartpilen 801 and 800NK have very similar engine displacement (800 cc vs 800 cc).

Peak power

Svartpilen 801 and 800NK have very similar peak power (105 hp vs 100.8 hp).

Torque

Svartpilen 801 has a modest listed torque advantage (87 Nm vs 81 Nm).

Listed top speed

800NK has a clear listed top-speed advantage (260 km/h vs 205 km/h).

Cooling

Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.

Weight and seat height

Svartpilen 801 has a modest listed weight advantage (181 kg vs 189 kg). 800NK has a lower listed seat height (80 cm vs 82 cm).

Conclusion

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the top speed of Husqvarna Svartpilen 801 vs CF MOTO 800NK?

CF MOTO 800NK is listed at 260 km/h (162 mph) vs 205 km/h (127 mph) for Husqvarna Svartpilen 801.

Which has more horsepower, Husqvarna Svartpilen 801 or CF MOTO 800NK?

Husqvarna Svartpilen 801 has 105 hp compared with 101 hp on the CF MOTO 800NK.

Which is lighter, Husqvarna Svartpilen 801 or CF MOTO 800NK?

Husqvarna Svartpilen 801 is lighter at 181 kg vs 189 kg for CF MOTO 800NK.

Which is better, Husqvarna Svartpilen 801 or CF MOTO 800NK?

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.