Triumph Scrambler 400 X vs Husqvarna Svartpilen 250
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Triumph Scrambler 400 X vs Husqvarna Svartpilen 250. Triumph Scrambler 400 X: 39.5 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 179 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed Approximately 160 km/h (est.), 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
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Triumph Scrambler 400 X
Husqvarna Svartpilen 250
Horsepower (hp)
39.5 hp
30 hp
Torque (Nm)
37.5 Nm
24 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
160 km/h
130 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
179 kg
167 kg
Type
Scrambler
Scrambler
Horsepower
39.5 hp @ 8,000 rpm
30 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
37.5 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
24 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
Top Speed
Approximately 160 km/h (est.)
130 km/h (estimated)
Weight
179 kg (wet/curb weight)
167 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
Approximately 3.2 L/100km (31 km/L typical real-world average)
3.0 L/100km (approx. 33 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Triumph Scrambler 400 X
7.5/10
"A genuinely premium small scrambler that rewards patient, realistic riders."
Pros
+Genuinely premium build quality
+Capable mild off-road manners
+Excellent low-speed torque
Cons
−Highway cruising gets tiring
−Dealer servicing costs hurt
−Neglected chains very common
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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