Swm Silverback 400 vs Husqvarna Svartpilen 250
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Swm Silverback 400 vs Husqvarna Svartpilen 250. Swm Silverback 400: approximately 35 hp @ 8,000 rpm (estimated) hp, approximately 165 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed approximately 145 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 6.5/10. 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
Swm Silverback 400
Husqvarna Svartpilen 250
Horsepower (hp)
35 hp
30 hp
Torque (Nm)
35 Nm
24 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
145 km/h
130 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
165 kg
167 kg
Type
Scrambler
Scrambler
Horsepower
approximately 35 hp @ 8,000 rpm (estimated)
30 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
approximately 35 Nm @ 6,000 rpm (estimated)
24 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
Top Speed
approximately 145 km/h (estimated)
130 km/h (estimated)
Weight
approximately 165 kg (wet/curb weight)
167 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km or approximately 28.5 km/L (typical real-world average)
3.0 L/100km (approx. 33 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Swm Silverback 400
6.5/10
"Capable niche adventurer ruined by catastrophic parts and dealer support."
Pros
+Proven Rotax-derived engine
+Capable off-road geometry
+Priced well below competitors
Cons
−Near-zero parts availability
−Negligible dealer support network
−Resale value stays low
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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