HUSQVARNA 401 Svartpilen 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.
- HUSQVARNA 401 Svartpilen 83.5 cm Tallest seat here
- 2024 KTM 390 DUKE 83 cm Lowest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 0.5 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 44 hp (HUSQVARNA 401 Svartpilen) up to 45 hp (2024 KTM 390 DUKE).
- Torque spans 37 Nm (HUSQVARNA 401 Svartpilen) up to 39 Nm (2024 KTM 390 DUKE).
- Weight spans 149 kg (2024 KTM 390 DUKE) to 164 kg (HUSQVARNA 401 Svartpilen).
- Engine sizes are very close.
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| Specification | HUSQVARNA 401 Svartpilen | KTM 390 DUKE |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | HUSQVARNA | KTM |
| Model | HUSQVARNA 401 Svartpilen | KTM 390 DUKE |
| Engine size | 400cc | 400cc |
| Power | 44hp | 45hp |
| Torque | 37nm. | 39nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves |
| Weight | 164kg | 149kg |
| Front brake | 300mm BYBRE Four-piston brake caliper | 320 mm Disc with Radially mounted calliper |
| Rear brake | 230mm BYBRE Single-piston brake caliper | 240 mm Disc with Floating calliper |
| Seat height (cm) | 83.5cm | 83cm |
| Front tyre | 110/70-17 | 110/70 17 |
| Rear tyre | 150/60-17 | 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 | 170km/h | 175km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 9.5 L – 4 L/100km | 13.5 L – 3.5 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $5399 | $6199 |
| Brand price lists | View HUSQVARNA price list | View KTM price list |
| Extra features | -PASC slipper clutch |
-Easy start, TFT display with multi-color, Motorcycle Traction Control (MTC) |
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2023 HUSQVARNA 401 Svartpilen vs 2024 KTM 390 DUKE: listed specifications
The 2023 HUSQVARNA 401 Svartpilen and 2024 KTM 390 DUKE are closely matched in peak power and displacement, while the 390 DUKE has more torque, and a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
401 Svartpilen and 390 DUKE have very similar engine displacement (400 cc vs 400 cc).
Peak power
401 Svartpilen and 390 DUKE have very similar peak power (44 hp vs 45 hp).
Torque
390 DUKE has a modest listed torque advantage (39 Nm vs 37 Nm).
Listed top speed
401 Svartpilen and 390 DUKE have very similar listed top speeds (170 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 164 kg). 401 Svartpilen and 390 DUKE have very similar seat heights (83.5 cm vs 83 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in torque and weight, while displacement, peak power, listed top speed and seat height remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of HUSQVARNA 401 Svartpilen vs KTM 390 DUKE?
KTM 390 DUKE is listed at 175 km/h (109 mph) vs 170 km/h (106 mph) for HUSQVARNA 401 Svartpilen.
Which has more horsepower, HUSQVARNA 401 Svartpilen or KTM 390 DUKE?
KTM 390 DUKE has 45 hp compared with 44 hp on the HUSQVARNA 401 Svartpilen.
Which is lighter, HUSQVARNA 401 Svartpilen or KTM 390 DUKE?
KTM 390 DUKE is lighter at 149 kg vs 164 kg for HUSQVARNA 401 Svartpilen.
Which is better, HUSQVARNA 401 Svartpilen 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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