HUSQVARNA 401 Svartpilen vs 2024 HONDA CB500 Hornet
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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 HONDA CB500 Hornet 78.5 cm Lowest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 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 47 hp (2024 HONDA CB500 Hornet).
- Torque spans 37 Nm (HUSQVARNA 401 Svartpilen) up to 43 Nm (2024 HONDA CB500 Hornet).
- Weight spans 164 kg (HUSQVARNA 401 Svartpilen) to 188 kg (2024 HONDA CB500 Hornet).
- Displacement spans 400 cc (HUSQVARNA 401 Svartpilen) to 500 cc (2024 HONDA CB500 Hornet).
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| Specification | HUSQVARNA 401 Svartpilen | HONDA CB500 Hornet |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | HUSQVARNA | HONDA |
| Model | HUSQVARNA 401 Svartpilen | HONDA CB500 Hornet |
| Engine size | 400cc | 500cc |
| Power | 44hp | 47hp |
| Torque | 37nm. | 43nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 164kg | 188kg |
| Front brake | 300mm BYBRE Four-piston brake caliper | Dual 296mm x 4mm disc with Nissin radial-mount four piston calipers |
| Rear brake | 230mm BYBRE Single-piston brake caliper | Single 240mm x 5mm disc with single piston caliper |
| Seat height (cm) | 83.5cm | 78.5cm |
| Front tyre | 110/70-17 | 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) |
| Rear tyre | 150/60-17 | 160/60ZR17M/C (69W) |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | WP APEX 43 | Showa 41mm SFF-BP USD forks, |
| Rear suspension | WP APEX Monoshock | Prolink mono with 5 stage pre-load adjuster, Steel hollow cross swingarm |
| Motorcycle type | Naked | Naked |
| Top speed | 170km/h | 188km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 9.5 L – 4 L/100km | 17.7 L – 4 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $5399 | $6399 |
| Brand price lists | View HUSQVARNA price list | View HONDA price list |
| Extra features | -PASC slipper clutch |
-Assist/slipper clutch , 5-inch full colour TFT, Honda RoadSync -HISS (Honda Intelligent Security System), Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC) |
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2023 HUSQVARNA 401 Svartpilen vs 2024 HONDA CB500 Hornet: listed specifications
The 2023 HUSQVARNA 401 Svartpilen and 2024 HONDA CB500 Hornet differ on the listed specifications: the 401 Svartpilen has a lower listed weight, and the CB500 Hornet has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed.
Engine displacement
CB500 Hornet has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (500 cc vs 400 cc).
Peak power
CB500 Hornet has a modest listed power advantage (47 hp vs 44 hp).
Torque
CB500 Hornet has a clear listed torque advantage (43 Nm vs 37 Nm).
Listed top speed
CB500 Hornet has a clear listed top-speed advantage (188 km/h vs 170 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
401 Svartpilen is notably lighter on the listed weight (164 kg vs 188 kg). There is a noticeable listed seat-height difference: 401 Svartpilen is listed higher (83.5 cm) than CB500 Hornet (78.5 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque, listed top speed, weight and seat height.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of HUSQVARNA 401 Svartpilen vs HONDA CB500 Hornet?
HONDA CB500 Hornet is listed at 188 km/h (117 mph) vs 170 km/h (106 mph) for HUSQVARNA 401 Svartpilen.
Which has more horsepower, HUSQVARNA 401 Svartpilen or HONDA CB500 Hornet?
HONDA CB500 Hornet has 47 hp compared with 44 hp on the HUSQVARNA 401 Svartpilen.
Which is lighter, HUSQVARNA 401 Svartpilen or HONDA CB500 Hornet?
HUSQVARNA 401 Svartpilen is lighter at 164 kg vs 188 kg for HONDA CB500 Hornet.
Which is better, HUSQVARNA 401 Svartpilen or HONDA CB500 Hornet?
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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