Husqvarna Svartpilen 701 vs KTM 790 Adventure R Prototype (2020)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Husqvarna Svartpilen 701stacks up against the KTM 790 Adventure R Prototype. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHusqvarna Svartpilen 701KTM 790 Adventure R Prototype
Model year20202018
Price
Engine693 cc790 cc
Horsepower75 hp105 hp
Torque74 Nm
Weight161 kg
Fuel capacity3.2 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. ABS. Floating disc. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted. Single disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. ABS. Floating disc. Single-piston caliper. Single disc

Husqvarna Svartpilen 701 vs KTM 790 Adventure R Prototype — which should you buy?

Picking between the Husqvarna Svartpilen 701 and the KTM 790 Adventure R Prototype usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Husqvarna Svartpilen 701 brings 75 hp in a 161 kg package, while the KTM 790 Adventure R Prototype counters with 105 hp.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: