Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450

Last Updated: September 14, 2026

Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 price starts at Rs. 2.98 Lakh, which is Rs. 10,325 cheaper than the base variant of Royal Enfield Himalayan 450, priced at Rs. 3.08 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the Svartpilen 401 offers a claimed 29 kmpl, while the Himalayan 450 delivers 29.15 kmpl. On the performance front, the Svartpilen 401 uses a 398.63cc engine producing 46 PS @ 9000 rpm and the Himalayan 450 a 452cc engine producing 40.02 PS @ 8000 rpm. If you're deciding between the Svartpilen 401 and Himalayan 450, the Svartpilen 401 is the better pick for affordability and performance, while the Himalayan 450 stands out for mileage.

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Svartpilen 401 vs Himalayan 450 Comparison Summary

Specification Husqvarna Svartpilen 401Royal Enfield Himalayan 450
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 2.98 LakhRs. 3.08 Lakh
Mileage 29 kmpl29.15 kmpl
Engine 398.63 cc452 cc
Max power 46 PS @ 9000 rpm40.02 PS @ 8000 rpm
Kerb weight 171.2 Kg196 Kg

Svartpilen 401 vs Himalayan 450 Key Highlights

Basic Info Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 STDRoyal Enfield Himalayan 450 Base
Rating
2 reviews
77 reviews
Brand Name Husqvarna Royal Enfield
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 2.98 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 3.08 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type 6 speed liquid cooled DOHC engine Liquid Cooled, Single Cylinder, 4 Valves, DOHC
Max Power 46 PS @ 9000 rpm 40.02 PS @ 8000 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 Colors
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Colors
Wheel Size Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-533.4 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Spoke Spoke
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 8,151 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 8,434 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 22,176 Svartpilen 401 Insurance Rs. 22,326 Himalayan 450 Insurance
Brochure N/A
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Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
1 Per Cylinder
Valves (per cylinder)
2
4
Claimed Top Speed
160 kmph
135 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Flex Fuel Blend
Not Available
E20
Engine Type
6 speed liquid cooled DOHC engine
Liquid Cooled, Single Cylinder, 4 Valves, DOHC
Engine Displacement
398.63 cc
452 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
46 PS @ 9000 rpm
40.02 PS @ 8000 rpm
Max Torque
39 Nm @ 7000 rpm
40 Nm @ 5500 rpm
Bore
89 mm
84 mm
Stroke
64 mm
81.5 mm
Number Of Cylinders
1
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Not Available
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
Not Available
11.5:1

Front Brake
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Front Caliper
4 Piston
2 Piston
Rear Caliper
1 Piston
1 Piston

Mileage (Overall)
29 kmpl
29.15 kmpl
Average Speed
Yes
Yes
Estimated Mileage
Not Available
25-30 kmpl
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Digital

Suspension-Front
Adjustable WP Apex USD forks, 43mm diameter
Upside Down Fork, 43 mm, Travel 200 mm
Suspension-Rear
WP Apex monoshock preload adjustable
Linkage Type Monoshock, Travel 200 mm

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
29 psi
32 psi
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
29 psi
32 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
29 psi
32 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
32 psi
32 psi
Tyre Size
Front :-110/70-17, Rear :-150/60-17
Front :-90/90-21 Rear :-140/80-17
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-533.4 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tube
Radial Tyre
Yes
Not Available
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Spoke
Spoke

Dry Weight
Not Available
181 kg
Seat height
820 mm
825 mm
Load carrying capacity
Not Available
198 kg
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
2.7 L
3.4 L
Gross Weight
Not Available
394 kg
Length*Width*Height
Not Available
2245*852*1316 mm3
Wheelbase
1368 mm
1510 mm
Length
Not Available
2245 mm
Ground Clearance
177 mm
230 mm
Height
Not Available
1316 mm
Width
Not Available
852 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 L
17 L
Kerb Weight
171.2 Kg
196 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
320 mm
320 mm
Rear Brake Size
240 mm
270 mm

Call/SMS Alerts
Yes
Not Available
Roadside assistance
Not Available
Yes
USB charging port
Yes
Yes
Music control
Not Available
Yes
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
Not Available
12V / 8AH

Frame Type
New Steel-trellis fram and subframx
Steel, Twin spar tubular frame
Digital Display Type
TFT Connectivity
TFT
Malfunction Indicator
Yes
Yes
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Vehicle Location Tracking
Not Available
Yes
Pillion Seat
Yes
Yes
Pillion Grab Rail
Yes
Yes
Calls and Messaging
Yes
Not Available
Navigation assist
Yes
Yes
Riding Modes
Rain,Street
Performance,Eco
Traction Control
Yes
Not Available
Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
Low battery alert
Yes
Yes
No. of Tripmeters
2
2
Engine Temperature Indicator
Yes
Yes
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Yes
Gear Position Indicator
Yes
Yes
ABS Type
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Distance To Empty
Yes
Yes
Navigation Type
Not Available
Full Maps Navigation
Side Stand Warning
Not Available
Yes
Exhaust Heat Shield
Not Available
Yes
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Scrambler Bikes
Adventure Tourer Bikes, Off Road Bikes
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
Yes
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Split
Split
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Not Available
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Mobile Application
Not Available
Yes
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Clock
Digital
Yes
Low Battery Indicator
Yes
Yes
Low Oil Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Yes
Yes
Service Due Indicator
Yes
Yes
Switchable ABS
Not Available
Yes
Saree Guard
Yes
Yes
Shift Light
Yes
Not Available
Quick Shifter
Yes
Not Available
Hazard Light Switch
Yes
Yes

1st Service
1000 Kms/45 Days
500kms/45 days
2nd Service
8500 Kms/150 Days
5000kms/180 days
3rd Service
16000 Kms/240 Days
10000kms/360 days
4th Service
Not Available
15000kms/540 days
Air Filter Service Cost
No
Not Available
Spark Plug Service Cost
No
Not Available

Vehicle Warranty
Not Available
3 Years or 30,000 Km
Standard Warranty (Years)
Not Available
3
Standard Warranty (kilometers)
Not Available
30000

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450
  • Powerful engine
  • Really comfortable
  • Great price and agile
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450
  • Not the smoothest engine
  • Features could have been more easy to use
  • Tubeless spoke wheels are yet to come

Is Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Better Than Husqvarna Svartpilen 401?

66% users have chosen Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 over Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 131 users have also rated Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 and Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these bikes.
As per the users experiences Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, performance, comfort and maintenance in your bike. But Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 is better on the grounds of features.
Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these bikes on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor Himalayan 450 Svartpilen 401
Mileage 3.8 2.5
Performance 4.3 2.5
Comfort 4.9 4.5
Maintenance 3.8 2.5
Features 4.6 5.0
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Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 Vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 FAQs

Which bike is best between Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450?
As per the users experiences Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for features in your bike. But Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is better on the grounds of mileage, performance, comfort and maintenance.
Which bike is cheaper Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450?
The Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 is cheaper than Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 by ₹10,325.
Which bike offers better performance Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450?
For the STD version, 398.63 cc Petrol engine of Svartpilen 401 produces 46 PS @ 9000 rpm of power and 39 Nm @ 7000 rpm of torque. Whereas for the Base version, 452 cc Petrol engine of Himalayan 450 produces 40.02 PS @ 8000 rpm of power and 40 Nm @ 5500 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 has better performance.

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