Husqvarna Svartpilen 801 vs KTM 790 Duke L (2025)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Husqvarna Svartpilen 801stacks up against the KTM 790 Duke L. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Husqvarna Svartpilen 801 | KTM 790 Duke L |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2025 | 2020 |
| Price | $2,025 | — |
| Engine | 799 cc | 799 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 94 hp |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 86 Nm |
| Weight | 399 kg | 169 kg |
| Seat height | 820 mm | 33 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 13.7 L | 3.7 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | Manual | 6-speed |
| Front brakes | Disc | Single disc. ABS |
| Rear brakes | Disc | Single disc. ABS |
| Tires | Pirelli® MT60 RS: 120/70 ZR 17 (58W) / Pirelli® MT60 RS: 180/55 ZR 17 (73W) | — |
Husqvarna Svartpilen 801 vs KTM 790 Duke L — which should you buy?
Picking between the Husqvarna Svartpilen 801 and the KTM 790 Duke L usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Husqvarna Svartpilen 801 brings its published horsepower in a 399 kg package, while the KTM 790 Duke L counters with 94 hp at 169 kg.
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: