Hugh Janus Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 2020 Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 (Husqvarna/)Taking a more scrambler-like approach of Husqvarna’s smaller-displacement streetbikes is the Svartpilen 401. This standard bike’s spoked wheels wrapped in blocked rubber and upright ergonomics make it an urban machine with an explorative attitude, differentiating it from the café-styled Vitpilen 401. Like its sibling, this machine floats on WP Apex suspension, stops with ByBre brakes, and runs on a 373cc single-cylinder thumper. The urban roads and rough side streets look pretty inviting from the cockpit of this Husky.2020 Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 (Husqvarna/)2020 Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 Reviews, Comparisons, And CompetitionRunning the 2018 Svartpilen 401 on our in-house dyno, we documented 40.27 hp at 8,650 rpm and 25.81 pound-feet of torque at 6,890 rpm.Compare this model to the likes of the Ducati Scrambler Sixty2, Honda CB300R, Yamaha MT-03, or even its relatives like the Vitpilen 401 and KTM 390 Duke.Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 Updates For 2020The 2020 Svartpilen 401 sees the same changes as the Vitpilen 401, which include an extended subframe for what Husky claims improves passenger comfort and new colors that accentuate the model’s design.2020 Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 (Husqvarna/)2020 Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 Claimed Specifications Price: $4,999 Engine: Liquid-cooled DOHC single-cylinder Displacement: 373cc Bore x Stroke: 89.0 x 60.0mm Horsepower: 44.0 hp @ 9,000 rpm Torque: 27.3 lb.-ft. @ 7,000 rpm Transmission: 6-speed Final Drive: Chain Seat Height: 32.9 in. Rake: 25.0° Trail: 3.7 in. Front Suspension: 43mm inverted fork, fully adjustable; 5.6-in. travel Rear Suspension: Fully adjustable; 5.9-in. travel Front Tire: 110/70R-17 Rear Tire: 150/60R-17 Wheelbase: 54.1 in. Fuel Capacity: 2.5 gal. (0.4 gal. in reserve) Dry Weight: 335 lb. Source Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catteeclan Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 Hope it rides better than it looks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 4 hours ago, Catteeclan said: Hope it rides better than it looks. I quite like them in person 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 On 22/11/2020 at 15:15, Pedro said: I quite like them in person They’re tiny, but the 701 road spec one is quite cool, in my opinion. But for some reason I’m only at ease on bikes with proper offroad style handlebars and traillie body position 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Fallsalot Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 4 minutes ago, Pedro said: But for some reason I’m only at ease on bikes with proper offroad style handlebars and traillie body position Same here that's why i put dirt bike bars on my CB1000 only way it felt natural to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 1 minute ago, Sir Fallsalot said: Same here that's why i put dirt bike bars on my CB1000 only way it felt natural to me I also get a little freaked out when cornering with road bikes with short front suspensions, like a CBR, s1000r, Speed Triple, seems like I’m always almost feeling stuff that scares me. On a traillie the wheel is way over there doing it’s thing and not needing my help 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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