KTM RC 200 vs 2024 HUSQVARNA 250 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.
- KTM RC 200 82.4 cm Tallest seat here
- 2024 HUSQVARNA 250 Svartpilen 82 cm Lowest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 0.4 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 25 hp (KTM RC 200) up to 30 hp (2024 HUSQVARNA 250 Svartpilen).
- Torque spans 19.5 Nm (KTM RC 200) up to 23 Nm (2024 HUSQVARNA 250 Svartpilen).
- Weight spans 140 kg (KTM RC 200) to 154 kg (2024 HUSQVARNA 250 Svartpilen).
- Displacement spans 200 cc (KTM RC 200) to 250 cc (2024 HUSQVARNA 250 Svartpilen).
Reader votes so far — total 16: KTM RC 200 (9); 2024 HUSQVARNA 250 Svartpilen (7).
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| Specification | KTM RC 200 | HUSQVARNA 250 Svartpilen |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | KTM | HUSQVARNA |
| Model | KTM RC 200 | HUSQVARNA 250 Svartpilen |
| Engine size | 200cc | 250cc |
| Power | 25hp | 30hp |
| Torque | 19.5nm. | 23nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves |
| Weight | 140kg | 154kg |
| Front brake | Four-piston radial fixed calliper, brake disc (Bybre) | 320 mm disc brake with four-piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Single-piston floating calliper, brake disc (Bybre) | 240 mm disc brake with single-piston caliper |
| Seat height (cm) | 82.4cm | 82cm |
| Front tyre | 110/70 R17 | 110/70 17 |
| Rear tyre | 150/60 R17 | 150/60 R17 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | WP APEX 43 | WP APEX 43 |
| Rear suspension | WP APEX - Monoshock | WP APEX - Monoshock |
| Motorcycle type | Supersport | Naked |
| Top speed | 145km/h | 160km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 13.7 L – 3 L/100km | 13 L – 3.5 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $2595 | $4520 |
| Brand price lists | View KTM price list | View HUSQVARNA price list |
| Extra features | -LCD Display |
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2023 KTM RC 200 vs 2024 HUSQVARNA 250 Svartpilen: listed specifications
The 2023 KTM RC 200 and 2024 HUSQVARNA 250 Svartpilen differ on the listed specifications: the RC 200 has a lower listed weight, and the 250 Svartpilen has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed.
Engine displacement
250 Svartpilen has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (250 cc vs 200 cc).
Peak power
250 Svartpilen has a clear listed power advantage (30 hp vs 25 hp).
Torque
250 Svartpilen has a clear listed torque advantage (23 Nm vs 19.5 Nm).
Listed top speed
250 Svartpilen has a clear listed top-speed advantage (160 km/h vs 145 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
RC 200 is notably lighter on the listed weight (140 kg vs 154 kg). RC 200 and 250 Svartpilen have very similar seat heights (82.4 cm vs 82 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque, listed top speed and weight, while seat height remains relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of KTM RC 200 vs HUSQVARNA 250 Svartpilen?
HUSQVARNA 250 Svartpilen is listed at 160 km/h (99 mph) vs 145 km/h (90 mph) for KTM RC 200.
Which has more horsepower, KTM RC 200 or HUSQVARNA 250 Svartpilen?
HUSQVARNA 250 Svartpilen has 30 hp compared with 25 hp on the KTM RC 200.
Which is lighter, KTM RC 200 or HUSQVARNA 250 Svartpilen?
KTM RC 200 is lighter at 140 kg vs 154 kg for HUSQVARNA 250 Svartpilen.
Which is better, KTM RC 200 or HUSQVARNA 250 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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