Svartpilen 250 Specifications

The Husqvarna Svartpilen 250 is powered by a 248.76 cc liquid-cooled, DOHC, single-cylinder, four-valve engine that produces 30 PS at 9,000 rpm and 24 Nm of torque at 7,500 rpm. The motor is shared with the KTM 250 Duke and is one of the most refined units in the 250 cc segment - smooth at low speeds, with a noticeable surge past 6,500 rpm that keeps building to an indicated top speed of around 145 kmph. Fuel injection and a 6-speed gearbox with a slipper clutch complete the drivetrain.

The chassis is where the Svartpilen 250 earns its price tag. A steel trellis frame carries 43 mm WP APEX inverted forks at the front - the same units found on the KTM 250 Duke - offering 142 mm of travel. The rear gets a WP APEX monoshock with 157 mm travel and preload adjustment. Combined with the relatively light 166 kg kerb weight, the result is a bike that feels genuinely nimble through city traffic and confident on a fast, flowing highway.

Braking is handled by a 320 mm petal disc at the front with a radially mounted Bybre caliper, and a 230 mm petal disc at the rear. Dual-channel ABS is standard, with a Supermoto mode that disables rear ABS for tighter cornering - an unusual feature at this price point. Tyre sizes are 110/70-17 at the front and 150/60-17 at the rear, mounted on alloy wheels; the dual-purpose rubber is a nod to the scrambler intent but limits ultimate grip on wet roads.

The 9.5-litre fuel tank (with a 1.5-litre reserve) is the specification that draws the most criticism. ARAI-certified mileage is 32.44 kmpl, giving a theoretical range of around 308 km per fill. Real-world city mileage reported by owners averages 28-32 kmpl, meaning you will stop for fuel roughly every 265-300 km in mixed riding - shorter than most rivals. Seat height is 842 mm, ground clearance is 149 mm, and the wheelbase is 1,357 mm.