Husqvarna's NEW 2024 Svartpilen & Vitpilen range arrives! Exclusive walk around | MCN First Look

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News Editor Dan Sutherland explores the 2024 Husqvarna Svartpilen and Vitpilen ranges ahead of their global reveal. You can read more here: www.motorcycle...
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[@motorcyclenewsdotcom]

What's your favourite of the new models?

[@rolan2dr]

Duke 390

[@magellanicspaceclouds]

It's great to have an alternative to the Dukes, because the new Dukes look a bit too ridiculous for my taste.

[@DAB009]

Svartpilen 401

[@radicalturkey]

A 2023. They ruined a classic. Utter design embarassment. Someone needs to get fired for these bikes. I was sick in my mouth a little when I saw the side views.

[@chetanchauhan4133]

Spokes😞

[@ragerider6283]

Nice vid & cool little bikes. I particularly like the Vitpilen. However I think they should have leaned in to the Svartpilen's scrambler vibe more as they're too similar imo.

[@barryvercueil2346]

Only skids I make without ABS are in my pants 😅

[@bikerbeliever8169]

Lol ha ha

[@chriscorscadden2484]

The 901 variant cannot come soon enough. After seeing these and the leaked shots of the 901 earlier in the year I’m convinced they’ll be gorgeous and proper fun

[@landonfolken03]

Once I saw these announcements coming out I was REALLY hoping they were finally announcing the 501. Now I wonder if they'll ever even bother.

[@chriscorscadden2484]

@@landonfolken03 they killed that project a while ago. Wouldn’t make sense production wise to have a 125/250/401 motor, a 501 motor, AND a 901 motor.

[@landonfolken03]

I have always wanted a Svartpilen. I was really hoping they were going to finally release that 501 that was supposed to be in the works. I also like the styling on previous models more. I love all these updates but I wish they would have remained almost unchanged aesthetically. Also while I love spoked wheels, I'm over tubes so hopefully they work it out to have tubeless while keeping the spokes.

[@r.j.bedore9884]

I feel the same way. I was so looking forward to the Svartpilen 501 that I had talked to my local dealer about calling me the moment they got one in for a test ride. Then KTM scrapped the whole range just as the market segment was heating up.🤬😔

[@Tom1k9]

@@r.j.bedore9884 @landonfolken03 Husqvarna are releasing the Svartpilen 801 in 8 days if that cheers either of you up? Go on their website and you'll see it

[@thecornishbiker9323]

Had a 21 plate svartpilen and it was great on gravel tracks and amazing on road.like riding a bmx with a decent bit of grunt. Suspension and brakes where good .

[@anubhavroy2309]

I liked the clip ons on the older vitpilen. It helped differentiate the two but now they are almost the exact same, with exception of the wheels.

[@ShrimpFloyd]

I'm getting my 23 model tomorrow! the new vitpilen does seem more comfortable, but I'm lucky I still like the styling of the previous gen a bit more

[@Motorcycleart]

The 23 model looks more futuristic plus the spoke wheels and clip ons is a must. . I have the 23 model vitpilen and to be honest its more clean attractive the the new model.

[@radicalturkey]

Thank God for you. I have a 2023. This model will be a sales car crash. Utterly hideous. Everything which made it a headturner is gone. I never would have touched this bike with a 10 foot pole if it looked this bad. What a tragedy.

[@daecheve90]

@@radicalturkey I totally agree, I have the 2022 svartpilen 401 and it is beautiful, but the new model is a joke, a generic motorcycle, half duke

[@lucascarracedo7421]

Definitely. It's got some sort of more muscular feel that doesn't really fit it. It was always supposed to be a nimble small bike. This looks so wrong and contrary to the original concept. Clearly they were forced to make it work with the new duke platform and this is the styling they could come up with. Sad.

[@theutgardianchannel1952]

I felt the seat was too narrow, almost like a bicycle. But take into account I use motorcycles as I daily driver and I can be stuck in traffic for a long time, if your use is different, then you may like it

[@mjl325is]

A 701 would be awesome

[@Bow-to-the-absurd]

Its on its way With the 890 or 990 twin engine

[@CodyCookMusic]

That’s all I want. I love the design language of the Vit/Svet just want the displacement bump.

[@mjl325is]

@@Bow-to-the-absurd o that would be better overall

[@federicocao574]

No, already spotted a Vitpilen 901

[@Omar411269]

They had to discontinue the 701/KTM690 motor for emissions. Hopefully a 901 based on the KTM 890 is in the works. If they would just make a fully faired supersport too I wouldnt be mad lol

[@getheroutofthetruck]

Shame they don't make the 701 versions any more.

[@RiderReview]

401 svart 2024 - absolutely brilliant bike!

[@mobninja_]

A Norden 401 would be awesome.

[@varuntyagi6116]

Both bikes look massive compared to the older models.

[@xandersheppard1542]

facts

[@landonfolken03]

Yeah I always wanted a Svart but I actually don't care for these as much. Maybe these will bring older model pricing down at least. Though I was always on the fence because once they moved production, around what 2019, it seemed the issues started.

[@yeebit]

These seem more thought-out and less squished, with the increased clearance and lower seat, the frame stretch was what it needed. Wish they kept more of the blocky features and maybe a larger fairing or bashplate to cover the lumpy exhaust, would definitely be on my radar if I was back in the market (currently have a 701)

[@Peter-ff1tp]

Whose idea was it to fit the exhaust under the engine on a scrambler? The very first prototypes we saw of the Svart had a high mount exhaust routed through the frame, almost a decade later they still haven’t delivered on that.

[@Bow-to-the-absurd]

They only needed 1 bike from the start: The vitpilen with higher bars.

[@motorcyclenewsdotcom]

It should be a popular choice in that small bike class! Thanks for watching. Dan, MCN.

[@georgekrpan3181]

The Svartpilen is for you.

[@commentguy7]

Really premium design and well built bikes definately would like one

[@shampoo-supernova]

I have a 21 svartpilen. Fun little bike. Perfect for commuting and bike camping etc. Keeps up on motorways too.

[@daecheve90]

i have a 22 svartpilen and is beautiful, the new model is terrible

[@BigBoyzToyz1974]

Just ordered a Vitpilen 125....Probably one of the first in the Uk...

[@ktkace]

rear white shock needs to be matt black / matt dark grey to color match. missed opportunity for such a premium priced product.

[@NishantSingh-sj8dh]

Ground clearance of these new beauties? Coz it definitely was an issue before, hope they've increased it. So, I found out both vitpilen & svartpilen have 180mm of ground clearance!

[@ryaandnice]

1st gen was cool. This is a nice evolution. I hope they stick to these. They could really take off.

[@konfunable]

How this is nice evolution???

[@wlt3585]

"New engine, subframe, swing arm, styling, riding positions, 20% longer"​@@konfunable Seems like a good one to me

[@konfunable]

@@wlt3585 How is it good since it completely ruined unique retro-cyberpunk styling??? The new one is just the same Japanese style naked bike. Boring. I would buy Japanese then since they have better quality. Not to mention, all new tech is useless in light weight urban bike like this. And it added 10 more kg! I am keeping old one and waiting for the price appreciate.

[@Ultras14100]

@@konfunable the only reason why a svart or vit wasn´t in my plans was because of the size of the bike, im tall and the bike just wasn´t for me, but i loved the design, now, the vitpilen is gonna be my next bike no doubt, for me this gen is a total upgrade, the looks also are nicer in this one, really dunno why peopl are hatting on those beautiful bikes

[@konfunable]

@@Ultras14100 I'm an architect. I understand something about the design. I see some obvious flaws which ruined uniqueness of svart/vit. Many details are now following mainstream Japanese bike design, which I think is really immature. It really is not that special any more. Not to mention all that tech added +10kg which made it not that light any more. P.S. I agree that for tall riders 401 is not a great choice. But how is new better? It has lower seat height.

[@deepankar94]

Ummm here u mentioned the BHP to be 44.3 but on the Husqvarnaindia website it's mentioned 46 bhp, so which is correct?

[@jansselrosebatislaong4533]

Wow. That's beautiful new svratpilen i'm so excited to see that in philippines❤❤❤

[@joshuaspong7913]

Former Svart 701 owner. Bring on the 901, I cannot wait.

[@OlafThorbjorn]

They look so polished, so thought out. I loved the previous version (although I never really owned one), but these ones are really tempting me.

[@rstrakovsky]

Nice step forward with the Viltpilen, handlebars over clip-ons is always the way to go for street bikes. A step backwards for Svartpilen- basically a styling exercise and nothing more. Could have given it some actual suspension travel and a 19-inch from wheel for some decent offroarding chops and lost very little on the street. Could've been a pretty neat little scrambler, alas...

[@ehiggins7476]

This bikes are an esthetic upgrade to the KTM counterparts, same frames, engines and suspensions. So the manufacturer is not going to deviate too much of the original design. Think Yamaha MT09 and XSR 900

[@ktkace]

the 1st gen is already a rubbish bike to ride on b roads so... tank design on gen1 is atrociously 100% asthetics and 0% function... u cant get a grab on it ...

[@jsleeio]

completely agree re: bars on street bikes. Someone I met here in Sydney had converted his CBR1100 Blackbird daily that way, huge improvement

[@MrLute101]

Good to see they pushing on these bikes. Always liked the look of the old one. New ones look even better.

[@urbanstrencan]

Love the styling, and frame updates now will be hard choice between Husqvarna Vitpilen 401 or Triumph Speed 400 ? 😊❤ Hope to soon see 901 Vitpilen ❤❤❤❤

[@sangeethsuresh9320]

What's the fuel tank capacity?

[@motorcyclenewsdotcom]

14.5 litres in total. Thanks for watching!

[@ThaBootyBandit]

why does the 401 need corning ABS and TC? Too many electronics on a bike that doesn't need it. These things are already a PITA to work on, Im happy they got rid of that stupid rear fender swing arm bullshit. I dont understand why they dont make the vit and the svart more different. The svart should be more offroad focused, with more clearance and a slimmer tank to make it easier to put weight on the front when corning in the dirt. While the vit remains the more street-focused bike. Why does the vit look like it has more ground clearance than the svart? when the svart has the scorpions???

[@danimac2028]

I have the svarpilen 401 2022 and i'm 173 cm tall, and I touch the ground with both foot pretty well. It's not a high bike. I got also a Yamaha R6 and it is higher....It's weird they low the sit more since it is already not so high.

[@RatAndRaven]

Side profile reminds me heaps of the 80s XS400 seca

[@thenewdesign]

Damn, the previous Vitpilen was perfect for my body in terms of seat height and handlebars, and I've been looking forward to the redesign. Hopefully it's still comfortable. Anyone know when these come out in the US?

[@honeyforce996]

9:15 hey, when I'm spending thousands of dollars on something, I care a lot about where it's built. Know your audience.

[@koropyitis.4333]

booooooo...... clip on bars are cool

[@prabhubalajimanoharan4311]

I feel old design itself looks good.and new engine 400 cc would be absolutely good combination.

[@kevinreyes6778]

I'd buy the thruxton 400 over the vitpilen if it has clip-on, or just the previous gen vitpilen which has much better styling.

[@georgekrpan3181]

The Triumph 400s are rather stodgy compared to the 401s.

[@yohanyonsson]

The 900cc Thruxton is slower than the 401, so a 400cc Thruxton would be too heavy and boring. Just look at the weight of the Triumphs.

[@georgekrpan3181]

@@yohanyonsson Either the Thruxton is really slow for a 900 or the 401 is really fast for a 400, lol.

[@yohanyonsson]

@@georgekrpan3181 I’ve owned both. The 401 is very light (which you know of course), which makes it faster than the Thruxton 900. At least up til 120km/h or so. The Thruxton is no speedster, that’s for sure.

[@splodge5714]

The Thruxton 400 single, if it is produced, has nothing to do with the old Thruxton 900 twin.

[@Chad5ter]

Why don’t they make a supermoto version ?! KTM, GasGas and Husky only have the 350 enduro. Why not making a maintenance friendly supermoto with that new engine ? Would be a piece of beauty and fun I’m sure !

[@hamsterclamper]

Why does everyone at MCN say « really, really » every other sentence?🤔

[@motorcyclenewsdotcom]

Because we really, really enjoy it.

[@ehiggins7476]

Really?

[@r.j.bedore9884]

First, let me say that the Svartpilen 401 looks like a very enticing bike. That said, I wouldn't exactly say it has a new engine. A Svartpilen with a new engine would look something like a 501 parallel twin, which would've been amazing, but unfortunately KTM scrapped the 490/501 platform. Considering all of the amazing new bikes that are coming out in this size class (like the cfmoto 450 bikes, the Aprilia 457, the updated Kawasaki 400/450/500 line) I still can't get over KTM's immeasurably shortsighted decision to cancel the 490/501 twin cylinder range of motorcycles.

[@OksTvEtc]

Nice one, Watching Manila.

[@Boooby511]

Your all bikes ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@-S-A-I-N-T-]

I didn't notice the new suspension design at first Definitely same with the new ktm 2024

[@G-Man01]

Gorgeous bikes. Hate the names though. But against the new Triumph Scrambler, a tougher sell.

[@DashRendar308]

Do they come standard with those crash bars?

[@Hirml96]

Make a separate video for 125 cc bike which has complete information.

[@sagarbashetty713]

What is the ground clearance for both of these bikes

[@ABHIII272]

What's the ground clearance?

[@akhilmarar6546]

177 mm

[@matthewbrown7659]

20% longer? That has to be a misquote right? That would make these *huge*, like a 10" wheelbase extension... seems unlikely!

[@El_Rudo]

Previous gen was waaaay better looking...these look like Chinese copies of the originals...

[@akileshbhat7021]

Finally 401s coming to India ❤

[@alexxela754]

Svartpilen is my favorite of these two. Vitpilen lost its soul with the new 2024😥

[@tonyfastboy]

The looks only works in black sadly cuz it’s kinda weird how the tank finishes under the seat. In black it’s mega.

[@dingerjunkie]

for me, more technology = less desirability. I don't want a computer getting between me and the road. This power level doesn't require assists. A single should be elemental. No thank you.

[@satyapriyomondal5403]

Whwn will husqverna swartpilen 250 launch in india?

[@BUGBYTE_]

They need to bring back the 701s

[@djking44151]

Please please please tell me they're going to make a 701 with that styling

[@asterix908]

You keep saying especially the 401 ... or lets take a look at the 401, when we only looked at the 401s in the video, which leads me to think that there was something other than a 401 in the showroom, but you aren't yet allowed to talk about it?

[@thealiusjones]

400 vs 125cc

[@jonomasonILoveU]

Nice, I love kTm😁.

[@AnotherComment-rl6fv]

these bikes have been in the market for 7 years and I still cannot tell them apart.

[@jlpowell51]

Was easy to tell the older models apart just by looking at the bars or the tires. While most of the practical changes on the new bikes are welcome I don't like the styling near as much as the older models. Leaning towards the Triumph 400x.

[@bella_testastretta]

It was a nightmare owning the previous gen vitpilen 401. Hope this new one is more reliable. It was a super fun bike though!

[@josha4913]

What sort of issues did you have?

[@903lew]

A KTM product not being reliable? I am shocked, shocked I tell you! 😂

[@georgekrpan3181]

No troubles with my '22 Vit.

[@IndependentVictor]

The first batch (2018) are really realiable. The next models turned out to had some issues, but nothing worth deterring the buyer from getting one. All those are easily fixable

[@jandetaeye4748]

You are right, i have a 2018 and until now i have zero problems. I love it as much as my Z900RS.@@IndependentVictor

[@icon176]

no clipons?!?!....so whats the point of the vitpilen at all? Glad i still have my 2019 made in Austria...Ill keep her.

[@steve00alt70]

I'd love there to be more colour tho so your more visible

[@wolfpackpete6408]

Svartpilen means "Black arrow". Keeping it black is staying true to the name. If you want colour, you'll have to do some custom paintwork

[@miketran4289]

Sadly it won't be launched in Aust til June which is too late for me to buy since I ain't going to wait that long for a bike!

[@rolan2dr]

When are you guys reviewing the duke 390 2024?

[@STEOKEO]

Im still waiting for the new Nuda or Svartpilen 901 that were spotted in testing last year.

[@obeii1805]

The vit is tubeless? And all the vit I’d seen had white paint lol

[@wolfpackpete6408]

New engine... I hope that means the new 399cc engine that's in the new KTM 390s. Since the power is up, I'm kind of assuming this is the case

[@wolfpackpete6408]

​@HoudiniMotors not quite the same bikes. Same engine but in different states of tune. What's disappointing is that the new Svartpilen is 15kg heavier than the outgoing model

[@shashankghariya09]

What's the difference between Svarpilen and Vitpilen...?

[@skzayd]

Is there will be new 250 like these 2??

[@CBoss777]

Still waiting for the v-twin...

[@pauls8456]

Is the 399cc engine made by Bajaj in India or in China by Chinesum?

[@punkneel7088]

When is the svartpillien 250 2024 coming

[@antonholmqvist1241]

I wonder what happend to the Vitpilen 901?

[@ragerider6283]

Euro 5 happened to them as I recall. Maybe they didn't sell well enough to justify putting the work in to get them through? Although with the new KTM 990 Duke coming out, a Vitpilpen 901/1001 is a possibility.

[@anxiousappliance]

Probably be a 790 for a lot of reasons.

[@armandblake]

Why doesn’t Husqvarna make a supermoto 401?

[@SSS-mp8th]

So are we never going to get higher capacity versions? 1401, 901....

[@youtubeuser73]

husqvarna 250 looks very small in real life, is that the same case for 401 ?

[@hasanefecengiz2420]

When will it be sold?

[@mrTerminato]

The location of the license plate is the same as everyone else's, totally boring. It used to be beautiful. Only because of the location of the license plate, the old model stood out among the competitors.

[@daecheve90]

i agree, the new is terrible

[@slowg8701]

Thought they were coming out with a 900cc version they were testing? Wth

[@Master-Blaster-4x4]

HELIUM?

[@Croth4r]

Is it smaller than nakeds like suzuki 8s or mt 07? more cramped position?

[@wolfpackpete6408]

The seat looks like it has plenty of room to move around in/on

[@anxiousappliance]

The 8s is much larger than the 07.

[@Hirml96]

125 cc special video

[@Groagun]

Where's the 990 version?

[@kavithasinha4261]

is the spoked tyre tubed or tubeless?

[@stephanematis]

Tubed.

[@mfennell70]

The problem with Huskys in my little corner of NJ, USA, is that most of their dealers flat out suck. I got quotes of $7500 and $7800 on the $5400ish 401 Svartpilen in Jan '22. Yeah, no thanks. Not going to waste my time again. Get it together Husqvarna USA. I bought a crashed 701 Vitpilen and love it but I never would have known if I had tried to deal with their crap dealers. (for the record, Central Jersey Cycles is awesome and does not suck. )

[@alllivesmatter5750]

Hello MCN, I have a Chinese scooter and it has a engine management light lite up engine running or not. Can you recommend a ECU Diagnostic tool which will help finding the fault codes. The bike does smoke a bit and I want to rule out any sensor faults before cracking the head open. It could possibly be the piston rings and valve seals knackered. But I need to make sure its not a sensor fault I suppose thats what happens when you don't buy Japanese motorcycles. Lesson learned. Cheers

[@SubZerozn]

Ramp it into a river mate..

[@invisibleperson4506]

by now i see its all about the cyclinders i find inline 4 the best nothing comes closer to it in terms of factory built. No not even the V4s that are built for the rookies.

[@mayursaggam9008]

Norden 501 ??

[@the88lundberg]

No 701?

[@motorcyclenewsdotcom]

Afraid not! The 701s are sadly no longer part of the range.

[@ErgonBill]

@@the88lundberg The 901 is the Norden, a parallel twin.

[@the88lundberg]

@@ErgonBill they are looking into making a 901 "pilen" bike.

[@ErgonBill]

@@the88lundberg Was unaware, but that should be interesting. Thanks for the heads up.

[@yohanyonsson]

@@ErgonBillMore likely a 801 judging by the leaked photos.

[@hamishkilpatrick9933]

Gorgeous 🙂

[@trroland1248]

“20% longer”? 🤔 What?

[@filmics.iso26012]

India also got 250's of these but no 125

[@justkidding9751]

The exhaust is the bash plate. Good looking machine but thats it, just a good looker, ok if your a street credder who likes a 5 minute talking point. Reliability issues will alway plague this brand whilst they are associated with KTM as they keep on replacing metal parts with plastic ie water pumps and oil pumps, plus more and more KTMs are now being built in China and India.

[@viniciusr7599]

Neo retro are the SUV of bikes. Every brand have something like this these days. They can't do something new.

[@plt4415]

Whatever they ruined on the design they try to explain it as "customer feedbacks"... - _ -

[@x2vl0ee51]

Make one 150-200 for India

[@trroland1248]

🙋🏼‍♂️ I could get it out of shape.

[@Carlonepapa]

So ok, you wanna do something revolutionary, uncommon, out of the box. Nice. Good. So.. Why don't you try to do also something beautiful? Good for the eyes? I love the Husqvarnas but these bikes are awfull.

[@anxiousappliance]

In your opinion.

[@Carlonepapa]

@@anxiousappliance yes. For sure.

[@daecheve90]

i agree this is sad, my svartpilen 2022 y beautiful