2024 Yamaha XSR125 vs HUSQVARNA 125 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 Yamaha XSR125 81.5 cm Lowest seat here
- HUSQVARNA 125 Svartpilen 83 cm Tallest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 1.5 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.
- Claimed power figures are very close across these bikes.
- Torque spans 11.5 Nm (2024 Yamaha XSR125) up to 12 Nm (HUSQVARNA 125 Svartpilen).
- Weight spans 140 kg (2024 Yamaha XSR125) to 154 kg (HUSQVARNA 125 Svartpilen).
- Engine sizes are very close.
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| Specification | Yamaha XSR125 | HUSQVARNA 125 Svartpilen |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | YAMAHA | HUSQVARNA |
| Model | Yamaha XSR125 | HUSQVARNA 125 Svartpilen |
| Engine size | 125cc | 125cc |
| Power | 15hp | 15hp |
| Torque | 11.5nm. | 12nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves |
| Weight | 140kg | 154kg |
| Front brake | Hydraulic single disc, Ø 267 mm | 300mm BYBRE Four-piston brake caliper |
| Rear brake | Hydraulic single disc, Ø 220 mm | 230mm BYBRE Single-piston brake caliper |
| Seat height (cm) | 81.5cm | 83cm |
| Front tyre | 110/70-17 | 110/70 R17 |
| Rear tyre | 140/70-17 | 150/60 R17 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Upside-down telescopic fork, Ø37 mm | WP APEX 43 |
| Rear suspension | Swingarm | WP APEX – Monoshock |
| Motorcycle type | Naked | Naked |
| Top speed | 118km/h | 120km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 10 L – 2.1 L/100km | 13.4 L – 2.5 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $4803 | $4399 |
| Brand price lists | View YAMAHA price list | View HUSQVARNA price list |
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2024 Yamaha XSR125 vs 2023 HUSQVARNA 125 Svartpilen: listed specifications
The 2024 Yamaha XSR125 and 2023 HUSQVARNA 125 Svartpilen are closely matched in peak power and torque, while the XSR125 has a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
XSR125 and 125 Svartpilen have very similar engine displacement (125 cc vs 125 cc).
Peak power
XSR125 and 125 Svartpilen have very similar peak power (15 hp vs 15 hp).
Torque
XSR125 and 125 Svartpilen have very similar listed torque (11.5 Nm vs 12 Nm).
Listed top speed
XSR125 and 125 Svartpilen have very similar listed top speeds (118 km/h vs 120 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
XSR125 is notably lighter on the listed weight (140 kg vs 154 kg). XSR125 has a lower listed seat height (81.5 cm vs 83 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in weight and seat height, while displacement, peak power, torque and listed top speed remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of Yamaha XSR125 vs HUSQVARNA 125 Svartpilen?
HUSQVARNA 125 Svartpilen is listed at 120 km/h (75 mph) vs 118 km/h (73 mph) for Yamaha XSR125.
Which has more horsepower, Yamaha XSR125 or HUSQVARNA 125 Svartpilen?
Both are rated at 15 hp in our database.
Which is lighter, Yamaha XSR125 or HUSQVARNA 125 Svartpilen?
Yamaha XSR125 is lighter at 140 kg vs 154 kg for HUSQVARNA 125 Svartpilen.
Which is better, Yamaha XSR125 or HUSQVARNA 125 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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