HUSQVARNA 250 Svartpilen vs HUSQVARNA 401 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.
- HUSQVARNA 250 Svartpilen 83.5 cm Lowest seat here
- HUSQVARNA 401 Svartpilen 83.5 cm Lowest seat here
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 30 hp (HUSQVARNA 250 Svartpilen) up to 44 hp (HUSQVARNA 401 Svartpilen).
- Torque spans 22.9 Nm (HUSQVARNA 250 Svartpilen) up to 37 Nm (HUSQVARNA 401 Svartpilen).
- Weight spans 164 kg (HUSQVARNA 401 Svartpilen) to 164.5 kg (HUSQVARNA 250 Svartpilen).
- Displacement spans 250 cc (HUSQVARNA 250 Svartpilen) to 400 cc (HUSQVARNA 401 Svartpilen).
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| Specification | HUSQVARNA 250 Svartpilen | HUSQVARNA 401 Svartpilen |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | HUSQVARNA | HUSQVARNA |
| Model | HUSQVARNA 250 Svartpilen | HUSQVARNA 401 Svartpilen |
| Engine size | 250cc | 400cc |
| Power | 30hp | 44hp |
| Torque | 22.9nm. | 37nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves |
| Weight | 164.5kg | 164kg |
| Front brake | 300mm BYBRE Four-piston brake caliper | 300mm BYBRE Four-piston brake caliper |
| Rear brake | 230mm BYBRE Single-piston brake caliper | 230mm BYBRE Single-piston brake caliper |
| Seat height (cm) | 83.5cm | 83.5cm |
| Front tyre | 110/70 R17 | 110/70-17 |
| Rear tyre | 150/60 R17 | 150/60-17 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | WP APEX 43 | WP APEX 43 |
| Rear suspension | WP APEX Monoshock | WP APEX Monoshock |
| Motorcycle type | Naked | Naked |
| Top speed | 160km/h | 170km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 9.5 L – 3.3 L/100km | 9.5 L – 4 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $4420 | $5399 |
| Brand price lists | View HUSQVARNA price list | View HUSQVARNA price list |
| Extra features | -PASC slipper clutch |
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2023 HUSQVARNA 250 Svartpilen vs 2023 HUSQVARNA 401 Svartpilen: listed specifications
The 2023 HUSQVARNA 250 Svartpilen and 2023 HUSQVARNA 401 Svartpilen are closely matched in weight, while the 401 Svartpilen has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed.
Engine displacement
401 Svartpilen has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (400 cc vs 250 cc).
Peak power
401 Svartpilen has a clear listed power advantage (44 hp vs 30 hp).
Torque
401 Svartpilen has a clear listed torque advantage (37 Nm vs 22.9 Nm).
Listed top speed
401 Svartpilen has a modest listed top-speed advantage (170 km/h vs 160 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
250 Svartpilen and 401 Svartpilen have very similar listed weights (164.5 kg vs 164 kg). 250 Svartpilen and 401 Svartpilen have very similar seat heights (83.5 cm vs 83.5 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque and listed top speed, while weight and seat height remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of HUSQVARNA 250 Svartpilen vs HUSQVARNA 401 Svartpilen?
HUSQVARNA 401 Svartpilen is listed at 170 km/h (106 mph) vs 160 km/h (99 mph) for HUSQVARNA 250 Svartpilen.
Which has more horsepower, HUSQVARNA 250 Svartpilen or HUSQVARNA 401 Svartpilen?
HUSQVARNA 401 Svartpilen has 44 hp compared with 30 hp on the HUSQVARNA 250 Svartpilen.
Which is lighter, HUSQVARNA 250 Svartpilen or HUSQVARNA 401 Svartpilen?
HUSQVARNA 401 Svartpilen is lighter at 164 kg vs 165 kg for HUSQVARNA 250 Svartpilen.
Which is better, HUSQVARNA 250 Svartpilen or HUSQVARNA 401 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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