YouTubers often adopt the method of races to compare the acceleration characteristics of motorcycles.
This latest long race competition between the RE Guerrilla 450, KTM Duke 390 and Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 is quite exciting. Vloggers are frequently involved in performing such races to analyse the straight-line acceleration of comparable automobiles. This is true not just for motorcycles, but also for cars. At present, these three bikes are the most popular choices for customers looking for roadsters. The Guerrilla is the newest entry into this segment and is also the most affordable. Let us see how well these perform.
RE Guerrilla 450 vs KTM Duke 390 vs Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 Long Race
This video arrives from Solo Traveler on YouTube. It captures the three riders on these motorcycles with an open stretch of road. The YouTuber takes the Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 for the first round. On the count of three, the riders accelerate hard. Initially, the Duke takes the lead, followed by the Svartpilen with the Guerrilla lagging behind. However, at higher speeds, the Svartpilen 401 overtook the Duke and ended up victorious. The Duke took the second spot, while Guerrilla was last. For the second round, they swapped the riders. What didn’t change was the outcome. Therefore, the Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 was the winner, the KTM Duke 390 took second place and the RE Guerrilla remained in the last position.
Specs Comparison
The RE Guerrilla comes with a 452cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder DOHC 4-valve Sherpa engine which generates a healthy 40.02 PS @8,000 RPM and 40 Nm @5,500 RPM of peak power and torque. This engine pairs with a 6-speed transmission with a wet multi-plate and slip-and-assist clutch with ride-by-wire technology. On the other hand, the KTM Duke 390 uses a 398.63-cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine which belts out 46 PS @8,500 RPM and 39 Nm @6,500 RPM of peak power and torque. Even it gets a 6-speed transmission with an Assist & Slipper clutch. Finally, the Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 has a 399-cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder DOHC engine which offers 46 PS @8,500 RPM and 38 Nm @6,500 RPM of peak power and torque. It has a 6-speed gearbox with a PASC antihopping clutch.
| Specs | Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 | KTM Duke 390 | Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 |
| Engine | 452cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder DOHC 4-valve | 398.63-cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder | 399-cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder DOHC |
| Power | 40.02 PS @8,000 RPM | 46 PS @8,500 RPM | 46 PS @8,500 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm @5,500 RPM | 39 Nm @6,500 RPM | 38 Nm @6,500 RPM |
| Transmission | 6-speed | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Price | Rs 2.39 Lakh – Rs 2.54 Lakh | Rs 3.11 Lakh | Rs 2.93 lakh |
Our View
Drag and long races have been gaining massive popularity in our market for a long time now. Vloggers often orchestrate such events to compare the acceleration traits of vehicles. However, I must mention here that they take a lot of precautions behind the scenes. That is why you should never imitate them. If anything were to go wrong at such high speeds, the consequences could be fatal. Make sure to follow the traffic regulations so that our roads can become safer than they are.
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