Royal Enfield Bear 650 vs Husqvarna Svartpilen 250
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Royal Enfield Bear 650 vs Husqvarna Svartpilen 250. Royal Enfield Bear 650: ~47 hp @ 7,150 rpm (estimated, based on 650 Twin engine) hp, ~202 kg wet/curb (estimated) weight, top speed ~160 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Husqvarna Svartpilen 250: 30 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 167 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 130 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Royal Enfield Bear 650
Husqvarna Svartpilen 250
Horsepower (hp)
47 hp
30 hp
Torque (Nm)
52 Nm
24 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
160 km/h
130 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
202 kg
167 kg
Type
Scrambler
Scrambler
Horsepower
~47 hp @ 7,150 rpm (estimated, based on 650 Twin engine)
30 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
~52 Nm @ 5,250 rpm (estimated, based on 650 Twin engine)
24 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
Top Speed
~160 km/h (estimated)
130 km/h (estimated)
Weight
~202 kg wet/curb (estimated)
167 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~4.5 L/100km / ~22 km/L (estimated, based on 650 Twin platform)
3.0 L/100km (approx. 33 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Royal Enfield Bear 650
7.5/10
"Charming, affordable middleweight that rewards diligent pre-purchase inspection."
Pros
+Torquey, accessible parallel twin
+Comfortable all-day ergonomics
+Strong used value retention
Cons
−Electrics need careful inspection
−Stock exhaust embarrassingly muted
−Switchgear feels noticeably cheap
Husqvarna Svartpilen 250
7.5/10
"A genuinely characterful small bike that rewards patient, curious riders."
Pros
+Genuinely fun off-road capable
+Proven KTM-derived engine
+Distinctive styling holds up
Cons
−Suspension floaty at speed
−Stock seat is brutal
−Service history often patchy
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