Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 vs Suzuki GSX-8R

Last Updated: August 11, 2026

Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 price starts at Rs. 2.99 Lakh, which is Rs. 6.90 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Suzuki GSX-8R, priced at Rs. 9.89 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the Svartpilen 401 offers a claimed 29 kmpl, while the GSX-8R delivers 23.8 kmpl. On the performance front, the Svartpilen 401 uses a 398.63cc engine producing 46 PS @ 9000 rpm and the GSX-8R a 776cc engine producing 82.93 PS @ 8500 rpm. If you're deciding between the Svartpilen 401 and GSX-8R, the Svartpilen 401 is the better pick for affordability and mileage, while the GSX-8R stands out for performance.

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Svartpilen 401 vs GSX-8R Comparison Summary

Specification Husqvarna Svartpilen 401Suzuki GSX-8R
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 2.99 LakhRs. 9.89 Lakh
Mileage 29 kmpl23.8 kmpl
Engine 398.63 cc776 cc
Max power 46 PS @ 9000 rpm82.93 PS @ 8500 rpm
Kerb weight 171.2 Kg205 Kg

Svartpilen 401 vs GSX-8R Key Highlights

Basic Info Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 STDSuzuki GSX-8R STD
Rating
2 reviews
1 review
Brand Name Husqvarna Suzuki
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 2.99 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 9.89 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type 6 speed liquid cooled DOHC engine 4 Stroke, 2 Cylinder, Liquid-cooled, DOHC
Max Power 46 PS @ 9000 rpm 82.93 PS @ 8500 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 Colors
Suzuki GSX-8R Colors
Wheel Size Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Spoke Alloy
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 8,185 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 27,066 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 22,194 Svartpilen 401 Insurance Rs. 32,244 GSX-8R Insurance
Brochure N/A
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Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
2 Per Cylinder
Valves (per cylinder)
2
4
Claimed Top Speed
160 kmph
130 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Flex Fuel Blend
Not Available
E20
Engine Type
6 speed liquid cooled DOHC engine
4 Stroke, 2 Cylinder, Liquid-cooled, DOHC
Engine Displacement
398.63 cc
776 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
46 PS @ 9000 rpm
82.93 PS @ 8500 rpm
Max Torque
39 Nm @ 7000 rpm
78 Nm @ 6800 rpm
Bore
89 mm
84 mm
Stroke
64 mm
70 mm
Number Of Cylinders
1
2
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Not Available
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
Not Available
Electronic Ignition (Transistorized)
Compression Ratio
Not Available
12.8 : 1

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

Mileage (Overall)
29 kmpl
23.8 kmpl
Average Speed
Yes
Not Available
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Digital

Suspension-Front
Adjustable WP Apex USD forks, 43mm diameter
Inverted Telescopic, Coil Spring, Oil Damped
Suspension-Rear
WP Apex monoshock preload adjustable
Link Type, Coil Spring, Oil Damped

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
29 psi
Not Available
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
29 psi
Not Available
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
29 psi
Not Available
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
32 psi
Not Available
Tyre Size
Front :-110/70-17, Rear :-150/60-17
Front :-120/70-17 Rear :-180/55-17
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
Yes
Yes
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Spoke
Alloy

Seat height
820 mm
810 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
2.7 L
2.1 L
Engine Oil Capacity
Not Available
3.9 L
Length*Width*Height
Not Available
2155*770*1135 mm3
Wheelbase
1368 mm
1465 mm
Length
Not Available
2155 mm
Ground Clearance
177 mm
145 mm
Height
Not Available
1135 mm
Width
Not Available
770 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 L
14 L
Kerb Weight
171.2 Kg
205 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
320 mm
Not Available
Rear Brake Size
240 mm
Not Available

Call/SMS Alerts
Yes
Not Available
USB charging port
Yes
Not Available
Headlight
LED
LED

Frame Type
New Steel-trellis fram and subframx
Not Available
Digital Display Type
TFT Connectivity
TFT
Malfunction Indicator
Yes
Yes
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Pillion Seat
Yes
Yes
Pillion Grab Rail
Yes
Yes
Calls and Messaging
Yes
Not Available
Navigation assist
Yes
Not Available
Riding Modes
Rain,Street
Yes
Traction Control
Yes
Yes
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
Additional Features/Information
Not Available
Suzuki Intelligent Ride System, Ride By Wire Electronic Throttle System
Windscreen
Not Available
Yes
Gear Position Indicator
Yes
Yes
ABS Type
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Distance To Empty
Yes
Not Available
Side Stand Warning
Not Available
Yes
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Scrambler Bikes
Super Bikes, Sports Bikes
Body Graphics
Not Available
Yes
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
Not Available
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Split
Split
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Yes
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
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
Not Available
Service Due Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Saree Guard
Yes
Yes
Shift Light
Yes
Yes
Quick Shifter
Yes
Yes
Hazard Light Switch
Yes
Yes

1st Service
1000 Kms/45 Days
Not Available
2nd Service
8500 Kms/150 Days
Not Available
3rd Service
16000 Kms/240 Days
Not Available
Air Filter Service Cost
No
Not Available
Spark Plug Service Cost
No
Not Available
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Which bike is best between Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 vs Suzuki GSX-8R?
Suzuki GSX-8R is better on the grounds of mileage, performance, comfort and maintenance. On the basis of features user have rated both the bikes equally.
Which bike is cheaper Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 vs Suzuki GSX-8R?
The Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 is cheaper than Suzuki GSX-8R by ₹6.90 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 vs Suzuki GSX-8R?
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 STD version, 776 cc Petrol engine of GSX-8R produces 82.93 PS @ 8500 rpm of power and 78 Nm @ 6800 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 has better performance.

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