2024 HUSQVARNA 401 Svartpilen vs CF MOTO 400NK

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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 401 Svartpilen
87 pts
CF MOTO 400NK
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 401 Svartpilen
72.7 pts
CF MOTO 400NK
41.8 pts

Touring / long rides

Best fit here
2024 HUSQVARNA 401 Svartpilen
55.2 pts
CF MOTO 400NK
54.2 pts

Sporty riding

Best fit here
2024 HUSQVARNA 401 Svartpilen
74.7 pts
CF MOTO 400NK
38.8 pts

New rider friendly

2024 HUSQVARNA 401 Svartpilen
41.8 pts
Best fit here
CF MOTO 400NK
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 401 Svartpilen 83.5 cm Tallest seat here
  • CF MOTO 400NK 80 cm Lowest seat here

Spread in this comparison: about 3.5 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 41 hp (CF MOTO 400NK) up to 45 hp (2024 HUSQVARNA 401 Svartpilen).
  • Torque spans 35.4 Nm (CF MOTO 400NK) up to 38 Nm (2024 HUSQVARNA 401 Svartpilen).
  • Weight spans 159 kg (2024 HUSQVARNA 401 Svartpilen) to 193 kg (CF MOTO 400NK).
  • Engine sizes are very close.

Reader votes so far — total 2: 2024 HUSQVARNA 401 Svartpilen (0); CF MOTO 400NK (2).

Specification HUSQVARNA 401 Svartpilen CF MOTO 400NK
Brand HUSQVARNA CF MOTO
Model HUSQVARNA 401 Svartpilen CF MOTO 400NK
Engine size 400cc 400cc
Power 45hp 41hp
Torque 38nm. 35.4nm.
Cylinders / valves Single cylinder, 4 valves Twin cylinder, 8 valves
Weight 159kg 193kg
Front brake 320 mm disc brake with four-piston caliper Dual 300MM discs (ABS) (J.JUAN Calipers)
Rear brake 240 mm disc brake with single-piston caliper 240MM disc (ABS) (J.JUAN Calipers)
Seat height (cm) 83.5cm 80cm
Front tyre 110/70 R17 120/70ZR17
Rear tyre 150/60 R17 160/60ZR17
Cooling Liquid cooling Liquid cooling
Front suspension WP APEX 43 Inverted fork shocks
Rear suspension WP APEX - Monoshock Rebound shock, Monoshock Absorber
Motorcycle type Naked Naked
Top speed 180km/h 188km/h
Fuel capacity / consumption 13 L – 4 L/100km 17 L – 4.5 L/100km
Service network
Service quality
Parts availability
Price $5499 $4000
Brand price lists View HUSQVARNA price list View CF MOTO price list
Extra features

-PASC slipper clutch

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2024 HUSQVARNA 401 Svartpilen vs 2023 CF MOTO 400NK: listed specifications

The 2024 HUSQVARNA 401 Svartpilen and 2023 CF MOTO 400NK are closely matched in displacement, while the 401 Svartpilen has more peak power and torque, and a lower listed weight, and the 400NK has the higher listed top speed.

Engine displacement

401 Svartpilen and 400NK have very similar engine displacement (400 cc vs 400 cc).

Peak power

401 Svartpilen has a modest listed power advantage (45 hp vs 41 hp).

Torque

401 Svartpilen has a modest listed torque advantage (38 Nm vs 35.4 Nm).

Listed top speed

400NK has a modest listed top-speed advantage (188 km/h vs 180 km/h).

Cooling

Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.

Weight and seat height

401 Svartpilen is notably lighter on the listed weight (159 kg vs 193 kg). There is a noticeable listed seat-height difference: 401 Svartpilen is listed higher (83.5 cm) than 400NK (80 cm).

Conclusion

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the top speed of HUSQVARNA 401 Svartpilen vs CF MOTO 400NK?

CF MOTO 400NK is listed at 188 km/h (117 mph) vs 180 km/h (112 mph) for HUSQVARNA 401 Svartpilen.

Which has more horsepower, HUSQVARNA 401 Svartpilen or CF MOTO 400NK?

HUSQVARNA 401 Svartpilen has 45 hp compared with 41 hp on the CF MOTO 400NK.

Which is lighter, HUSQVARNA 401 Svartpilen or CF MOTO 400NK?

HUSQVARNA 401 Svartpilen is lighter at 159 kg vs 193 kg for CF MOTO 400NK.

Which is better, HUSQVARNA 401 Svartpilen or CF MOTO 400NK?

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.