2024 KTM 250 Duke vs 2024 HUSQVARNA 250 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.
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 KTM 250 Duke 80 cm Lowest seat here
- 2024 HUSQVARNA 250 Svartpilen 82 cm Tallest 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 30 hp (2024 HUSQVARNA 250 Svartpilen) up to 31.5 hp (2024 KTM 250 Duke).
- Torque spans 23 Nm (2024 HUSQVARNA 250 Svartpilen) up to 25 Nm (2024 KTM 250 Duke).
- Weight spans 148 kg (2024 KTM 250 Duke) to 154 kg (2024 HUSQVARNA 250 Svartpilen).
- Engine sizes are very close.
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| Specification | KTM 250 Duke | HUSQVARNA 250 Svartpilen |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | KTM | HUSQVARNA |
| Model | KTM 250 Duke | HUSQVARNA 250 Svartpilen |
| Engine size | 250cc | 250cc |
| Power | 31.5hp | 30hp |
| Torque | 25nm. | 23nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves |
| Weight | 148kg | 154kg |
| Front brake | Front four-piston radial fixed BYBRE caliper, 320mm brake disc | 320 mm disc brake with four-piston caliper |
| Rear brake | 2-piston floating BYBRE caliper, 240mm disc | 240 mm disc brake with single-piston caliper |
| Seat height (cm) | 80cm | 82cm |
| Front tyre | 110/70 17 MRF | 110/70 17 |
| Rear tyre | 150/60 R17 MRF | 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 | 163km/h | 160km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 13 L – 2.7 L/100km | 13 L – 3.5 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $5200 | $4520 |
| Brand price lists | View KTM price list | View HUSQVARNA price list |
| Extra features | -Ride by wire throttle, slipper clutch, digital instrument -Quick start, Cornering ABS, TYPE-C port |
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2024 KTM 250 Duke vs 2024 HUSQVARNA 250 Svartpilen: listed specifications
The 2024 KTM 250 Duke and 2024 HUSQVARNA 250 Svartpilen are closely matched in peak power and displacement, while the 250 Duke has more torque, and a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
250 Duke and 250 Svartpilen have very similar engine displacement (250 cc vs 250 cc).
Peak power
250 Duke and 250 Svartpilen have very similar peak power (31.5 hp vs 30 hp).
Torque
250 Duke has a modest listed torque advantage (25 Nm vs 23 Nm).
Listed top speed
250 Duke and 250 Svartpilen have very similar listed top speeds (163 km/h vs 160 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
250 Duke has a modest listed weight advantage (148 kg vs 154 kg). 250 Duke has a lower listed seat height (80 cm vs 82 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in torque, weight and seat height, while displacement, peak power and listed top speed remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of KTM 250 Duke vs HUSQVARNA 250 Svartpilen?
KTM 250 Duke is listed at 163 km/h (101 mph) vs 160 km/h (99 mph) for HUSQVARNA 250 Svartpilen.
Which has more horsepower, KTM 250 Duke or HUSQVARNA 250 Svartpilen?
KTM 250 Duke has 32 hp compared with 30 hp on the HUSQVARNA 250 Svartpilen.
Which is lighter, KTM 250 Duke or HUSQVARNA 250 Svartpilen?
KTM 250 Duke is lighter at 148 kg vs 154 kg for HUSQVARNA 250 Svartpilen.
Which is better, KTM 250 Duke or HUSQVARNA 250 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.
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