Which is faster, the Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 or the Yamaha MT-07?

The Yamaha MT-07. It carries 0.40 hp per kilo (73.4 hp, 184 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 Yamaha MT-07?

The Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 is cheaper at €6,349 list, €1,850 less than the Yamaha MT-07 at €8,199.

Which is better for shorter riders?

The Yamaha MT-07. Its 805 mm seat is 15 mm lower than the Husqvarna Svartpilen 401, and at 184 kg it is the easier bike to manage at a stop.

Which has better technology, the Svartpilen 401 or the MT-07?

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 Yamaha MT-07 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 333 km for the Yamaha MT-07.

Which bike wins overall?

The Husqvarna Svartpilen 401, scoring 57.4 of 100 against 52.2 on our within-class points system. The full breakdown and formula are public on the methodology page.

Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 vs Yamaha MT-07

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.

Husqvarna

Svartpilen 401

57.4

/ 100

Winner

Yamaha

MT-07

52.2

/ 100

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0 to 100 km/h

Estimated from power to weight, not a measured time.

Husqvarna Svartpilen 4010 km/h

Full specification comparison: Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 versus Yamaha MT-07
Spec	HusqvarnaSvartpilen 401	YamahaMT-07
Engine
Engine	Single cylinder, liquid cooled, DOHC	CP2 parallel twin, liquid cooled, DOHC
Displacement	398.7 cc	689 cc
Power	45 hp at 8,500 rpm	73.4 hp at 8,750 rpm
Torque	39 Nm at 7,000 rpm	68 Nm at 6,500 rpm
Power to weight	0.27 hp/kg	0.40 hp/kg
Chassis
Wet weight	169 kg	184 kg
Front suspension	WP APEX 43 mm open cartridge, 150 mm	KYB 41 mm inverted, 130 mm
Front adjustability	Compression and rebound	Preload only
Rear suspension	WP APEX monoshock, 150 mm	KYB monoshock, 130 mm
Rear adjustability	Preload and rebound	Preload and rebound
Front brake	320 mm, radial 4-piston	298 mm, radial 4-piston
ABS	Cornering ABS	Standard ABS
Dimensions
Seat height	820 mm	805 mm
Wheelbase	1368 mm	1400 mm
Fuel capacity	13 L	14 L
Claimed consumption	3.5 L/100 km	4.2 L/100 km
Fuel range	371 km	333 km
Ownership
Price	€6,349	€8,199
Service interval	10,000 km	10,000 km
Valve check	20,000 km	42,000 km
Warranty	2 years	2 years
Equipment
Dash	TFT	TFT
Ride modes	Yes	Yes
Traction control	Yes	Yes
Quickshifter	Standard	Optional
Cruise control	Not available	Not available
Connectivity	Yes	Yes

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Verdict

The Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 wins this comparison clearly, 57.4 points to 52.2.

The gap of 5.2 points is built mostly in engine and performance, where the Svartpilen 401 takes 14.7 points out of the MT-07. Scores are computed within each bike's class from published spec data; the full formula is on the methodology page.

On the road the MT-07 is the quicker machine: 73.4 hp and 68 Nm moving 184 kg, against 45 hp and 39 Nm moving 169 kg for the Svartpilen 401. That is 0.40 hp per kilo playing 0.27.

The Svartpilen 401 costs €6,349, which leaves €1,850 in your pocket against the MT-07 at €8,199. Service intervals run 10,000 km on the Svartpilen 401 and 10,000 km on the MT-07.

Better for city and commuting

Yamaha MT-07

A 805 mm seat, 333 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

Yamaha MT-07

333 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 Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 or the Yamaha MT-07?: The Yamaha MT-07. It carries 0.40 hp per kilo (73.4 hp, 184 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 Yamaha MT-07?: The Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 is cheaper at €6,349 list, €1,850 less than the Yamaha MT-07 at €8,199.
Which is better for shorter riders?: The Yamaha MT-07. Its 805 mm seat is 15 mm lower than the Husqvarna Svartpilen 401, and at 184 kg it is the easier bike to manage at a stop.
Which has better technology, the Svartpilen 401 or the MT-07?: 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 Yamaha MT-07 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 333 km for the Yamaha MT-07.
Which bike wins overall?: The Husqvarna Svartpilen 401, scoring 57.4 of 100 against 52.2 on our within-class points system. The full breakdown and formula are public on the methodology page.

Dig into each bike

Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 specs and score Yamaha MT-07 specs and score Svartpilen 401 maintenance costs MT-07 maintenance costs All naked bikes

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