Aprilia Tuono 457 vs Husqvarna Svartpilen 401

Verdict

The Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 wins this comparison clearly, 57.3 points to 52.2.

The gap of 5.1 points is built mostly in handling and chassis, where the Svartpilen 401 takes 5.2 points out of the Tuono 457. Scores are computed within each bike's class from published spec data; the full formula is on the methodology page.

On the road the Tuono 457 is the quicker machine: 47.6 hp and 43.5 Nm moving 175 kg, against 45 hp and 39 Nm moving 169 kg for the Svartpilen 401. That is 0.27 hp per kilo playing 0.27.

The Svartpilen 401 costs €6,349, which leaves €250 in your pocket against the Tuono 457 at €6,599. Service intervals run 10,000 km on the Svartpilen 401 and 10,000 km on the Tuono 457.

Frequently asked

Which is faster, the Aprilia Tuono 457 or the Husqvarna Svartpilen 401?

The Aprilia Tuono 457. It carries 0.27 hp per kilo (47.6 hp, 175 kg wet) against 0.27 hp per kilo for the Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 (45 hp, 169 kg).

Is the Aprilia Tuono 457 cheaper than the Husqvarna Svartpilen 401?

The Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 is cheaper at €6,349 list, €250 less than the Aprilia Tuono 457 at €6,599.

Which is better for shorter riders?

The Aprilia Tuono 457. Its 800 mm seat is 20 mm lower than the Husqvarna Svartpilen 401, and at 175 kg it is the easier bike to manage at a stop.

Which has better technology, the Tuono 457 or the Svartpilen 401?

The Husqvarna Svartpilen 401, which scores 9 of 10 tech points with cornering ABS, a TFT dash, traction control, a standard quickshifter and phone connectivity. The Aprilia Tuono 457 counters with a TFT dash, traction control and phone connectivity.

Which goes further on a tank?

The Husqvarna Svartpilen 401: 371 km from its 13 litre tank at the claimed consumption, against 342 km for the Aprilia Tuono 457.

Which bike wins overall?

The Husqvarna Svartpilen 401, scoring 57.3 of 100 against 52.2 on our within-class points system. The full breakdown and formula are public on the methodology page.