HUSQVARNA 401 Svartpilen vs 2026 Aprilia TUONO 457
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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
- 2026 Aprilia TUONO 457 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 44 hp (HUSQVARNA 401 Svartpilen) up to 47.6 hp (2026 Aprilia TUONO 457).
- Torque spans 37 Nm (HUSQVARNA 401 Svartpilen) up to 43.5 Nm (2026 Aprilia TUONO 457).
- Weight spans 164 kg (HUSQVARNA 401 Svartpilen) to 175 kg (2026 Aprilia TUONO 457).
- Displacement spans 400 cc (HUSQVARNA 401 Svartpilen) to 450 cc (2026 Aprilia TUONO 457).
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| Specification | HUSQVARNA 401 Svartpilen | Aprilia TUONO 457 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | HUSQVARNA | APRILIA |
| Model | HUSQVARNA 401 Svartpilen | Aprilia TUONO 457 |
| Engine size | 400cc | 450cc |
| Power | 44hp | 47.6hp |
| Torque | 37nm. | 43.5nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 164kg | 175kg |
| Front brake | 300mm BYBRE Four-piston brake caliper | Ø 320 mm floating disc, ByBre 4-piston radial caliper |
| Rear brake | 230mm BYBRE Single-piston brake caliper | Ø 220 mm disc, ByBre caliper |
| Seat height (cm) | 83.5cm | 80cm |
| Front tyre | 110/70-17 | 17” x 3” cast |
| Rear tyre | 150/60-17 | 17” x 4.5” cast |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | WP APEX 43 | Ø 41 mm USD front fork, preload adjustable, 120 mm wheel travel |
| Rear suspension | WP APEX Monoshock | Monoshock, preload adjustable, 130 mm wheel travel Full LED headlights and signals, 5-inch TFT dashboard, backlit control groups. Engine Maps (AEM), Anti Roll-Over System equipped dual-channel ABS (2 maps), Traction Control (ATC) and 3 riding modes. Steel braided brake hoses. |
| Motorcycle type | Naked | Naked |
| Top speed | 170km/h | 170km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 9.5 L – 4 L/100km | 12.7 L – 4 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $5399 | $499000 |
| Brand price lists | View HUSQVARNA price list | View APRILIA price list |
| Extra features | -PASC slipper clutch |
Front Suspension : Ø 41 mm USD front fork, preload adjustable, 120 mm wheel travel Engine Maps (AEM), Anti Roll-Over System equipped dual-channel ABS (2 maps), Traction Control (ATC) and 3 riding modes. Steel braided brake hoses. |
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2023 HUSQVARNA 401 Svartpilen vs 2026 Aprilia TUONO 457: listed specifications
The 2023 HUSQVARNA 401 Svartpilen and 2026 Aprilia TUONO 457 differ on the listed specifications: the 401 Svartpilen has a lower listed weight, and the TUONO 457 has more displacement, peak power and torque.
Engine displacement
TUONO 457 has a larger listed engine displacement (450 cc vs 400 cc).
Peak power
TUONO 457 has a modest listed power advantage (47.6 hp vs 44 hp).
Torque
TUONO 457 has a clear listed torque advantage (43.5 Nm vs 37 Nm).
Listed top speed
401 Svartpilen and TUONO 457 have very similar listed top speeds (170 km/h vs 170 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
401 Svartpilen has a modest listed weight advantage (164 kg vs 175 kg). There is a noticeable listed seat-height difference: 401 Svartpilen is listed higher (83.5 cm) than TUONO 457 (80 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque, weight and seat height, while listed top speed remains relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of HUSQVARNA 401 Svartpilen vs Aprilia TUONO 457?
Both are listed at 170 km/h (106 mph) top speed in our specification data.
Which has more horsepower, HUSQVARNA 401 Svartpilen or Aprilia TUONO 457?
Aprilia TUONO 457 has 48 hp compared with 44 hp on the HUSQVARNA 401 Svartpilen.
Which is lighter, HUSQVARNA 401 Svartpilen or Aprilia TUONO 457?
HUSQVARNA 401 Svartpilen is lighter at 164 kg vs 175 kg for Aprilia TUONO 457.
Which is better, HUSQVARNA 401 Svartpilen or Aprilia TUONO 457?
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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