Husqvarna Svartpilen 701 vs KTM 790 Duke Prototype (2020)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Husqvarna Svartpilen 701stacks up against the KTM 790 Duke Prototype. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHusqvarna Svartpilen 701KTM 790 Duke Prototype
Model year20202017
Price
Engine693 cc790 cc
Horsepower75 hp
Torque74 Nm
Weight161 kg
Fuel capacity3.2 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. ABS. Floating disc. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted. Single disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. ABS. Floating disc. Single-piston caliper. Single disc

Husqvarna Svartpilen 701 vs KTM 790 Duke Prototype — which should you buy?

Picking between the Husqvarna Svartpilen 701 and the KTM 790 Duke Prototype usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Husqvarna Svartpilen 701 brings 75 hp in a 161 kg package, while the KTM 790 Duke Prototype counters with its own power figure.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: