KTM 390 Duke 2017 vs. Husqvarna Svartpilen 701 2018

KTM 390 Duke 2017

Husqvarna Svartpilen 701 2018

Overview - KTM 390 Duke 2017 vs Husqvarna Svartpilen 701 2018

KTM 390 Duke 2017

Husqvarna Svartpilen 701 2018

Technical Specifications KTM 390 Duke 2017 compared to Husqvarna Svartpilen 701 2018

KTM 390 Duke 2017

Husqvarna Svartpilen 701 2018

KTM 390 Duke 2017

Husqvarna Svartpilen 701 2018

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	89 mm	Bore	105 mm
Stroke	Stroke	60 mm	Stroke	80 mm
Engine power	Engine power	44 HP	Engine power	75 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	35 Nm	Torque	72 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,250 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,750 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.6	Compression Ratio	12.8
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Antihopping
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Cylinders	Cylinders	1	Cylinders	1
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	373.2 ccm	Displacement	693 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Brand	Brand	WP	Brand	WP
Diameter	Diameter	43 mm	Diameter	43 mm
Travel	Travel	142 mm	Travel	135 mm

Suspension Rear

Shock mount	Shock mount	direct	Shock mount	Deflection
Brand	Brand	WP	Brand	WP
Travel	Travel	150 mm	Travel	135 mm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Tubular
Rake	Rake	65 degree	Rake	65 degree

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Single disk
Diameter	Diameter	320 mm	Diameter	320 mm
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Fixed caliper
Technology	Technology	radial	Technology	radial

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	230 mm	Diameter	240 mm
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Single piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	18 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	160 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,367 mm	Wheelbase	1,434 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	830 mm	Seat Height	830 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	13.4 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	12 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A2	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 390 Duke 2017

It's actually incredible how much fun you can have with less than 50 hp. The KTM 390 Duke is a little fun cannon that you won't find anywhere else in a hurry. Its sporty set-up with the front-wheel-oriented seating position makes it a true cornering predator - you don't need any more in the angular gear. The sharp looks and the TFT display give it a very high-class appearance.

Sporty seating position

low weight

TFT display

sharp appearance

nix

Husqvarna Svartpilen 701 2018

At first glance, the Husqvarna Svartpilen 701 looks like a classic second motorbike. But in the saddle, it presents itself as a pleasing and accessible universal talent. It makes experienced riders happy and pleases beginners in equal measure. The surcharge on the 401 is considerable, but it pays off at the latest at higher speeds on great motorbike routes. There, the Svartpilen 701 can go at a fast pace!

Great chassis with smooth handling - yet not nervous

Engine is a real gem for single-cylinder fans

Pleasant seating position in city traffic

Pleases even on bad asphalt - very wide range of use.

Vibrations are a little annoying on long motorway journeys

hard seat for driver and passenger

cockpit not very easy to read.