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Honda CB750 Hornet vs Husqvarna Svartpilen 801 L

Honda CB750 Hornet vs Husqvarna Svartpilen 801 L side by side: power, weight, seat height, tank, range, A2 licence and prices. Model years: since 2023 and since 2025.

Key differences

More power: Husqvarna Svartpilen 801 L (70 vs 68 kW)
Weights are not directly comparable: Honda CB750 Hornet - 190 kg (kerb weight); Husqvarna Svartpilen 801 L - 181 kg (wet, no fuel).
Lower seat: Honda CB750 Hornet (795 vs 820 mm)
Licence: Honda CB750 Hornet - A2 with restrictor kit; Husqvarna Svartpilen 801 L - Full A only

Specs	Honda CB750 Hornet	Husqvarna Svartpilen 801 L
Years	since 2023	since 2025
Type	Naked	Naked
Licence	A2 with restrictor kit	Full A only
Engine	755 cc, 2 cyl.	799 cc, 2 cyl.
Power	67.5 kW / 91 bhp	70 kW / 94 bhp (best value)
Torque	75 Nm at 7250 rpm	-
Weight	190 kg (kerb weight)	181 kg (wet, no fuel)
Seat height	795 mm	820 mm
Suspension travel	front 130 mm, rear 150 mm	front 140 mm, rear 150 mm
Max load	180 kg (rider, passenger, luggage)	243 kg (rider, passenger, luggage)
ABS	ABS	ABS
Drive / gearbox	chain, manual	chain, manual
Tank	15.2 l (best value)	14 l
Fuel use	61 mpg (4.6 l/100 km)	63 mpg (4.5 l/100 km) (best value)
Range on one tank	180 miles (best value)	170 miles
New price (official German list, converted)	£7,400	-
Used price (estimate)	£5,600 - £6,700	£7,800 - £8,400

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Honda CB750 Hornet: Watch out

Little wind protection
Not great for a passenger

Husqvarna Svartpilen 801 L: Watch out

Basic, budget suspension
Small dealer network

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