Which is faster, the Honda CB750 Hornet or the Husqvarna Svartpilen 401?

The Honda CB750 Hornet. It carries 0.48 hp per kilo (91.8 hp, 190 kg wet) against 0.27 hp per kilo for the Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 (45 hp, 169 kg).

Is the Honda CB750 Hornet cheaper than the Husqvarna Svartpilen 401?

The Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 is cheaper at €6,349 list, €1,641 less than the Honda CB750 Hornet at €7,990.

Which is better for shorter riders?

The Honda CB750 Hornet. Its 795 mm seat is 25 mm lower than the Husqvarna Svartpilen 401, and at 190 kg it is the easier bike to manage at a stop.

Which has better technology, the CB750 Hornet 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 Honda CB750 Hornet 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 353 km for the Honda CB750 Hornet.

Which bike wins overall?

The Honda CB750 Hornet, scoring 60.6 of 100 against 57.4 on our within-class points system. The full breakdown and formula are public on the methodology page.

Honda CB750 Hornet vs Husqvarna Svartpilen 401

Two naked bikes scored on the same 100-point system: specs side by side, points per category and a verdict that commits. These two sit in different classes, so each score is computed within its own class.

Honda

CB750 Hornet

60.6

/ 100

Winner

Husqvarna

Svartpilen 401

57.4

/ 100

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0 to 100 km/h

Estimated from power to weight, not a measured time.

Honda CB750 Hornet0 km/h

Full specification comparison: Honda CB750 Hornet versus Husqvarna Svartpilen 401
Spec	HondaCB750 Hornet	HusqvarnaSvartpilen 401
Engine
Engine	Parallel twin, liquid cooled, Unicam	Single cylinder, liquid cooled, DOHC
Displacement	755 cc	398.7 cc
Power	91.8 hp at 9,500 rpm	45 hp at 8,500 rpm
Torque	75 Nm at 7,250 rpm	39 Nm at 7,000 rpm
Power to weight	0.48 hp/kg	0.27 hp/kg
Chassis
Wet weight	190 kg	169 kg
Front suspension	Showa 41 mm SFF-BP, 130 mm	WP APEX 43 mm open cartridge, 150 mm
Front adjustability	Non-adjustable	Compression and rebound
Rear suspension	Showa monoshock, 150 mm	WP APEX monoshock, 150 mm
Rear adjustability	Preload only	Preload and rebound
Front brake	296 mm, radial 4-piston	320 mm, radial 4-piston
ABS	Standard ABS	Cornering ABS
Dimensions
Seat height	795 mm	820 mm
Wheelbase	1420 mm	1368 mm
Fuel capacity	15.2 L	13 L
Claimed consumption	4.3 L/100 km	3.5 L/100 km
Fuel range	353 km	371 km
Ownership
Price	€7,990	€6,349
Service interval	12,000 km	10,000 km
Valve check	24,000 km	20,000 km
Warranty	2 years	2 years
Equipment
Dash	TFT	TFT
Ride modes	Yes	Yes
Traction control	Yes	Yes
Quickshifter	Optional	Standard
Cruise control	Not available	Not available
Connectivity	Yes	Yes

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Verdict

The Honda CB750 Hornet wins this comparison clearly, 60.6 points to 57.4.

The gap of 3.2 points is built mostly in practicality, where the CB750 Hornet takes 6.9 points out of the Svartpilen 401. Scores are computed within each bike's class from published spec data; the full formula is on the methodology page.

On the road the CB750 Hornet is the quicker machine: 91.8 hp and 75 Nm moving 190 kg, against 45 hp and 39 Nm moving 169 kg for the Svartpilen 401. That is 0.48 hp per kilo playing 0.27.

The Svartpilen 401 costs €6,349, which leaves €1,641 in your pocket against the CB750 Hornet at €7,990. Service intervals run 10,000 km on the Svartpilen 401 and 12,000 km on the CB750 Hornet.

Better for city and commuting

Honda CB750 Hornet

A 795 mm seat, 353 km of tank range and the stronger practicality and value scores make it the easier bike to live with daily.

Better for weekend twisties

Husqvarna Svartpilen 401

45 hp pushing 169 kg with WP APEX 43 mm open cartridge up front. It takes the combined engine and handling points.

Better for longer trips

Honda CB750 Hornet

353 km between fuel stops and the better equipment score. Distance rewards range and rider aids, and it has more of both.

Frequently asked

Which is faster, the Honda CB750 Hornet or the Husqvarna Svartpilen 401?: The Honda CB750 Hornet. It carries 0.48 hp per kilo (91.8 hp, 190 kg wet) against 0.27 hp per kilo for the Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 (45 hp, 169 kg).
Is the Honda CB750 Hornet cheaper than the Husqvarna Svartpilen 401?: The Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 is cheaper at €6,349 list, €1,641 less than the Honda CB750 Hornet at €7,990.
Which is better for shorter riders?: The Honda CB750 Hornet. Its 795 mm seat is 25 mm lower than the Husqvarna Svartpilen 401, and at 190 kg it is the easier bike to manage at a stop.
Which has better technology, the CB750 Hornet 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 Honda CB750 Hornet 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 353 km for the Honda CB750 Hornet.
Which bike wins overall?: The Honda CB750 Hornet, scoring 60.6 of 100 against 57.4 on our within-class points system. The full breakdown and formula are public on the methodology page.

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