Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled vs Husqvarna Svartpilen 801 — which has more power?

Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled produces 73 hp @ 8,250 rpm; Husqvarna Svartpilen 801 produces 105 hp @ 8,000 rpm. Husqvarna Svartpilen 801 wins by 32 hp.

Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled vs Husqvarna Svartpilen 801 — which is faster?

Top speed: Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled 170 km/h, Husqvarna Svartpilen 801 ~210 km/h (estimated). Husqvarna Svartpilen 801 is the faster of the two.

Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled vs Husqvarna Svartpilen 801 — which is lighter?

Weight: Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled 211 kg (wet/curb weight), Husqvarna Svartpilen 801 189 kg (wet/curb weight).

Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled vs Husqvarna Svartpilen 801 — which is more fuel-efficient?

Fuel use: Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled 5.5 L/100km (approx. 18.2 km/L) — estimated real-world average, Husqvarna Svartpilen 801 ~5.5 L/100km (estimated real-world average). Real-world economy varies by rider weight, traffic, and how hard the throttle gets twisted.

Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled vs Husqvarna Svartpilen 801 — which is more reliable?

Motoryk rates Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled 8.0/10 and Husqvarna Svartpilen 801 7.8/10. Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled scores higher on the overall verdict. Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled caveat: You hate dealer costs or want pure sportbike performance. Husqvarna Svartpilen 801 caveat: You prioritise long-distance comfort over excitement.

Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled vs Husqvarna Svartpilen 801 — which is better for beginners?

Neither is a typical first-bike pick — Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled 73 hp, Husqvarna Svartpilen 801 105 hp. Consider a smaller-displacement bike for licensing year one.

Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled vs Husqvarna Svartpilen 801 — which should I commute on daily?

Both can commute, but lighter weight and gentler power win in traffic. Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled: 211 kg, 73 hp. Husqvarna Svartpilen 801: 189 kg, 105 hp.

Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled vs Husqvarna Svartpilen 801

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled vs Husqvarna Svartpilen 801. Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled: 73 hp @ 8,250 rpm hp, 211 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 170 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10. Husqvarna Svartpilen 801: 105 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 189 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~210 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.8/10.