KTM Duke 790 vs Husqvarna Svartpilen 701: What is more fun?

In this video I tried to sort out on which bike I feel more emotions. Wether on somewhat high-tech super agile, fast and precise KTM Duke 790 or stylish, super light, technically less advanced Husqvarna Svartpilen 701 with outgoing single cylinder engine.

There is an interesting debate about development of motorcycles, which are getting so much uniform and similar. More and more manufacturers tends to prefer twin cylinder, DOHC, watercooled engine (BMW F900, Aprilia Tuono 660, Yamaha MT-07, Suzuki is just developing twin as replacement for SV650 - what a pity!, Honda CRF1100 which is not DOHC but you get the point) and although this architecture make sense, decent power/torque, less vibrations and ride comfort, there are just less and less alternatives on the market. And yet, briliant 693 cc single cylinder of KTM firstly disappeared from Duke 690 and next year there is also no Husqvarna Svartpilen 701 anymore. Because of emissions and probably lack of demand = too small market to invest in new emission EU5 standards. I don't know. But it is a big lose for us who loves something different than mainstream. Svartpilen 701 is different and as from FUN point of view, it is a winner for me. Is it the right bike for commuting and simply living with? For most of people not I guess. But ...

[KDad]

Picking up my Svartpilen 701 tomorrow and I cannot wait. Nice review!!

[CzechOnTwoWheels]

It is obvious how much you like to ride the Svartpilen 701 :-) keep doing videos like this thank you

[CanaryRide]

Yeah! Great video and of course you are guys very welcome to come riding with us! :-)

[DavidLouisQuinn]

Thank you for another great video, JF!

[garybuck]

Duke 690 would of been a better comparison tbh

[jackky]

Few yrs back i had a chance to test out my friends 701 supermoto, the power is great, never had a disappointment everytime u twist the throttle. 790 is so much better due to it's electronic things, you will never need to worried that you're twisting the throttle too much and got highslide or wheelie. 790 is currently my dream bike.
Anyways, nice vids and i hope i have chance to test out the new svartpilen 701 too.

[JohnMFlores]

Good review! Good details and thoughts. Thanks!

[toofastnobrakes]

Need to make a svarpilen 901 and 1301 with the motors out of the 890 and 1290 duke

[DuctTapeMoto]

Nice comparo! I own a 2019 Svartpilen 701 and if I total it I would buy a new one. I'm seriously considering grabbing another one if Husqvarna discontinues it. The bike has a few flaws, of course, but oh man is it fun. The nimbleness of that thing is absurd!

[Brad-RB]

Great video. I have a 701 Enduro and it is so much fun in the twisties even with knobby tires.

[brianm]

I just picked up the Svartpilen 701 and I am social distancing here in Denver through the Planemic 201.

[olivei]

Great job Jindrich. Lovely bikes, lovely Gran Canaria.

[jorgk.]

I actually got my motorcycle license on a 790 Duke and recently bought a 401 Svartpilen for around town. I really love the one-cylinder feel, and if I had the choice would go for the 701 over the Duke. So, much that I am thinking about getting the 701 Svartpilen in the Spring.

What are your thoughts on the Offroad capabilities of the 701? Nothing crazy but rocky, dirt paths maybe even some sand near beaches?
Or, should I go for a Ducati Desert Sled, rather than a 701 Svartpilen? But, that thing weighs a ton.
Anybody out there that knows both bikes very well?

[_cpdchua]

If they only the engine & tech of the Duke with the looks of Svartpilen.... PERFECT FCKIN BIKE

[James_]

I bought the 701 this year and feel like I found a hidden gem! Got a good deal too, dealers couldn't get rid of them because of gas tank recall (Husky was slow to respond or something?)

[glenholmgren]

Great review - you captured & conveyed the intangibles and essence of the Svartpilen very well for someone whose native tongue is not English. Well Done.
Clear, candid, Classy & enjoyable - Sub’d. 👍👍👍😎🙏🏻

[wheatwatcher]

Beautiful scenery. If you could get a change a riding a vitpilen 701 on that road - you would be blown away again!

[sedohrj]

Just nabbed a svartpilen 701 this memorial weekend. It's so awesome!

[danytheunicorn]

I had the chance to ride there and it´s super scary yet rewarding, great location!

[viperq]

It would be cool to have Svartpilens with a twin engine.