2024 Husqvarna Svartpilen 801 vs 2024 KTM 390 DUKE
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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 Svartpilen 801 82 cm Lowest seat here
- 2024 KTM 390 DUKE 83 cm Tallest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 1 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 KTM 390 DUKE) up to 105 hp (2024 Husqvarna Svartpilen 801).
- Torque spans 39 Nm (2024 KTM 390 DUKE) up to 87 Nm (2024 Husqvarna Svartpilen 801).
- Weight spans 149 kg (2024 KTM 390 DUKE) to 181 kg (2024 Husqvarna Svartpilen 801).
- Displacement spans 400 cc (2024 KTM 390 DUKE) to 800 cc (2024 Husqvarna Svartpilen 801).
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| Specification | Husqvarna Svartpilen 801 | KTM 390 DUKE |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | HUSQVARNA | KTM |
| Model | Husqvarna Svartpilen 801 | KTM 390 DUKE |
| Engine size | 800cc | 400cc |
| Power | 105hp | 45hp |
| Torque | 87nm. | 39nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves |
| Weight | 181kg | 149kg |
| Front brake | 2x radially mounted 4 piston caliper | 320 mm Disc with Radially mounted calliper |
| Rear brake | Single-piston floating calliper, brake disc | 240 mm Disc with Floating calliper |
| Seat height (cm) | 82cm | 83cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70 R17 Pirelli mt60 RS | 110/70 17 |
| Rear tyre | 180/55 R17 Pirelli MT60 RS | 150/60 17 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | WP APEX 43 | 5-click Compression & Rebound adjustable, Open Cartridge, WP APEX USD forks, 43mm diameter |
| Rear suspension | WP APEX - Monoshock | Adjustable WP APEX Monoshock, 5-step Rebound damping, 10-step preload adjustable |
| Motorcycle type | Naked | Naked |
| Top speed | 205km/h | 175km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 14 L – 4.5 L/100km | 13.5 L – 3.5 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $10899 | $6199 |
| Brand price lists | View HUSQVARNA price list | View KTM 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
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-Easy start, TFT display with multi-color, Motorcycle Traction Control (MTC) |
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2024 Husqvarna Svartpilen 801 vs 2024 KTM 390 DUKE: listed specifications
The 2024 Husqvarna Svartpilen 801 and 2024 KTM 390 DUKE differ on the listed specifications: the Svartpilen 801 has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed, and the 390 DUKE has a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
Svartpilen 801 has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (800 cc vs 400 cc).
Peak power
Svartpilen 801 has a clear listed power advantage (105 hp vs 45 hp).
Torque
Svartpilen 801 has a clear listed torque advantage (87 Nm vs 39 Nm).
Listed top speed
Svartpilen 801 has a clear listed top-speed advantage (205 km/h vs 175 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
390 DUKE is notably lighter on the listed weight (149 kg vs 181 kg). Svartpilen 801 and 390 DUKE have very similar seat heights (82 cm vs 83 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque, listed top speed and weight, while seat height remains relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of Husqvarna Svartpilen 801 vs KTM 390 DUKE?
Husqvarna Svartpilen 801 is listed at 205 km/h (127 mph) vs 175 km/h (109 mph) for KTM 390 DUKE.
Which has more horsepower, Husqvarna Svartpilen 801 or KTM 390 DUKE?
Husqvarna Svartpilen 801 has 105 hp compared with 45 hp on the KTM 390 DUKE.
Which is lighter, Husqvarna Svartpilen 801 or KTM 390 DUKE?
KTM 390 DUKE is lighter at 149 kg vs 181 kg for Husqvarna Svartpilen 801.
Which is better, Husqvarna Svartpilen 801 or KTM 390 DUKE?
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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