Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 vs Kawasaki Z400: specs compared
Side-by-side specs of the Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 (2020-2021) and the Kawasaki Z400 (2019-present), using the latest model year of each.
Key differences
- Power: Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 43 hp, Kawasaki Z400 45 hp.
- Torque: Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 37 Nm, Kawasaki Z400 38 Nm.
Key figures
Power hp
- Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 (2020-2021)43
- Kawasaki Z400 (2019-present)45 (best)
Torque Nm
- Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 (2020-2021)37
- Kawasaki Z400 (2019-present)38 (best)
Weight kg
- Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 (2020-2021)152
- Kawasaki Z400 (2019-present)167
Not ranked: these figures mix dry and wet weights, or don't state which.
Full specs
| Specification |  2020-2021 Remove |  2019-present Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Naked | Naked |
| Years | 2020-2021 | 2019-present |
| Engine | 373.0 ccm (22.76 cubic inches), Single cylinder, four-stroke, KTM engine, Injection | 399cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin, DOHC, 8 valves - shares its engine architecture with the Ninja 400 |
| Cylinders | 1 | 2 |
| Displacement | 373 cc | 399 cc |
| Power | 43 hp @ 9,000 rpm | 45 hp @ 10,000 rpmBest |
| Torque | 37 Nm @ 7,000 rpm | 38 Nm @ 8,000 rpmBest |
| Transmission | 6-speed, Slipper clutch, Chain (final drive) | 6-speed manual with chain final drive; assist & slipper clutch |
| Final drive | chain | chain |
| Weight | 152 kg (dry) | 167 kg (wet) |
| Seat height | 835 mm | 785 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 9.5 L | 14 LBest |
| Front suspension | WP USD fork | 41mm telescopic fork, non-adjustable, approximately 120mm travel |
| Rear suspension | WP monoshock | Uni-Trak linkage, single gas-charged shock, 5-way adjustable spring preload, approximately 130mm travel |
| Brake system | ABS | Dual disc front and rear, Nissin ABS standard |
| Front brake | Double disc. Four-piston calipers., 300 mm | 310mm petal disc, 2-piston caliper (Nissin) |
| Rear brake | Single disc. ABS, 230 mm | 220mm petal disc, 2-piston caliper |
| Front tire | 110/70-R17 | 110/70-17 |
| Rear tire | 150/60-R17 | 150/60-17 |
| Quickshifter | Not available | Not available |
| Launch price | Not available | USD 4,799 (US) |
- Weight: Not ranked: these figures mix dry and wet weights, or don't state which.