Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 vs Triumph Trident 660

Verdict

The Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 wins this comparison narrowly, 57.4 points to 54.6.

The gap of 2.8 points is built mostly in engine and performance, where the Svartpilen 401 takes 12.3 points out of the Trident 660. Scores are computed within each bike's class from published spec data; the full formula is on the methodology page.

On the road the Trident 660 is the quicker machine: 81 hp and 64 Nm moving 190 kg, against 45 hp and 39 Nm moving 169 kg for the Svartpilen 401. That is 0.43 hp per kilo playing 0.27.

The Svartpilen 401 costs €6,349, which leaves €1,946 in your pocket against the Trident 660 at €8,295. Service intervals run 10,000 km on the Svartpilen 401 and 16,000 km on the Trident 660.

Frequently asked

Which is faster, the Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 or the Triumph Trident 660?

The Triumph Trident 660. It carries 0.43 hp per kilo (81 hp, 190 kg wet) against 0.27 hp per kilo for the Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 (45 hp, 169 kg).

Is the Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 cheaper than the Triumph Trident 660?

The Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 is cheaper at €6,349 list, €1,946 less than the Triumph Trident 660 at €8,295.

Which is better for shorter riders?

The Triumph Trident 660. Its 805 mm seat is 15 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 Svartpilen 401 or the Trident 660?

The Triumph Trident 660, which scores 10 of 10 tech points with cornering ABS, a TFT dash, traction control, a standard quickshifter, cruise control and phone connectivity. The Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 counters with cornering ABS, a TFT dash, traction control, a standard quickshifter 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 298 km for the Triumph Trident 660.

Which bike wins overall?

The Husqvarna Svartpilen 401, scoring 57.4 of 100 against 54.6 on our within-class points system. The full breakdown and formula are public on the methodology page.