Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 - Review and Mods!

[@natedogg98]

Great first bike man, I’m an expert rider and I wouldn’t sell mine for the world. It’s my daily and it does great off road, hill climbs, small jumps, hard cornering on the street and tail happy you can keep wide open on the dirt. And I have no problem passing semi trucks without tucking. Great ab workout

[@ColdStratos]

It's an awesome bike all in all. Got mine in late 2023 and can't stop riding it for a single day. Super light with only about 150kg and very manoeuvrable, seems reliant and quick in acceleartion, off road capability is also nice with stock tires and the semi-automatic rekluse. Cheap aswell, i bought it new for like 4500€ excluding after market stuff. I personally wouldn't change the exhaust, stock rear fender or turn signals, i think that would change to much of it's character, but that's a taste of matter anyway. Best looking naked bike out there for sure.

[@MHH999]

I've had my 2018 model for a year and totally agree (I prefer the unpainted aluminium rims). I have made most of the mods that you have and I found that the handlebar vibration was down to removing the internal brass bar end weights when fitting the bar end mirrors. By cutting off the slope at the end I refitted them and the vibration disappeared. Since I added the FuelX Lite it now runs as it always should have, brilliant. In the UK we get l.e.d. indicators as standard but not as small as those. After it's weight loss programme, mine now weighs 335lb with a full tank of fuel. You might have a tough time replacing it, good luck and thanks for the review.

[@jamesmcgee3035]

You mentioned you were going to put a link on the page for the turn signals. I do not see one. What is the brand name? can you send the link as promised?

[@jamesmcgee3035]

I apologize. I see where the links are. Did not realize there was a 'more' button to click. Thank

[@jon-michaeldennis2689]

Might have to invest in the stage 2 filter and o2 interceptor. My 2022 svart has bar ends, after market exhaust, tail tidy,after market turn signals, and a 1 finger clutch lever and 2 finger break lever and i love the thing. Ride it every chance i get. Probably gonna swap the rear sprocket soon for more acceleration, i highly reccomend the bike for beginners or anyone who doesnt do a lot of highway commuting

[@myherobrock_3150]

Saw you were close to 100 likes had to show some support I want a Husqy as my first bike

[@StarsAutoSport]

Thanks for the support!

[@carloslopezii122]

Ska is back!

[@StarsAutoSport]

It never left!

[@Nindoty231]

I’ve got the 2021. It’s a really cool bike, but haven’t ridden it much since buying. I have the mid muffler delete I plan on installing this spring. I have those bar ends mirrors and they are great. The turn signals I want are stupid expensive at $99 per but really nice. Finding neutral is a bear. I’ve taken mine off road chasing my little cousin on his dirt bike and the little Svart was quick and torque

[@StarsAutoSport]

Yea it’s a load of fun. Great for city riding. I picked up the MotoGadget LED turn signals at $60 each I believe. Still pricey but great quality.

[@sweeneylawn]

Just picked up a 2023 today and pumped to join the club. Is the license plate lit up at all with this mod?

[@StarsAutoSport]

@@sweeneylawn you can but I chose to not light up the rear plate.

[@misterchuck6866]

nice video. did you have to install a flasher relay for the led signals, or flashes at the correct interval without it?

[@StarsAutoSport]

Yes, I ordered the Kafeek 2 pin LED Flasher relay from amazon. You will need to remove the pins and reposition the terminals to get the relay to properly work. Bit of a pain but not terrible.

[@vandie9759]

8:35 Walt Jabsco

[@RiderReview]

Nicee I have 2024 401 svartpilen. Love this little bike but I'm struggling to buy accessories.. I have few videos on my channel any recommendations and I'm from the UK

[@StarsAutoSport]

@@RiderReview great bike indeed, I just picked up a new bike 😉 hoping to have a review up soon.

[@RiderReview]

@StarsAutoSport excellent I look forward to it brother

[@yangchow]

Hi, do you have a link for the mod items you've installed?

[@StarsAutoSport]

I’ll be sure to get those links up today

[@StarsAutoSport]

Links in description

[@shawnsparks8367]

You don't sound like a 1st time rider...

[@StarsAutoSport]

I am 😂

[@Gebin13]

@@StarsAutoSportdid you end up keeping it what do you plan on getting next if you don’t?

[@StarsAutoSport]

@@Gebin13 I have my eyes on the new Svart 801 👀 not sure yet

[@108_sahilgaikwad7]

Can we ride the bike without exhaust? Will it harm the engine... I own svartpilen 250

[@StarsAutoSport]

I wouldn't recommend it. You can easily find a slip-on eBay exhaust kits for under $150.

[@jeremykydd2149]

Hi from New Zealand 🇳🇿 I was going to get one of these but ended up with a Triumph Trident 660. Love your indicators what make are they? Since your more of a car guy my car is a Mercedes benz E63. Just subscribed Cheers

[@StarsAutoSport]

Great choice on the Trident! Thank you for the sub 🙏 the micro led’s were purchased from revzilla, motogadget is the brand. Link below www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/motogadget-m-blaze-pin-led-turn-signal?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiA98WrBhAYEiwA2WvhOqBwMEt9-7TNnUyR-CsobZCxSkmW1RkYtt0gHgIFckJevWzw9isE-xoCYh0QAvD_BwE I will be uploading another video this week, which actually shows them in action.

[@ghg8257]

Ever had feedback on the turn signals as to whether people can or can not see them? They look clean. Great video, thanks for sharing.

[@StarsAutoSport]

The LEDs are bright! Brighter than I expected. I’ll try to post a clip on Instagram. They are directional, you need to aim them correctly.

[@respawnicon]

do those mirrors give you a good field of view compared to the stock mirrors?

[@StarsAutoSport]

I replaced them mainly because I hated the stock mirrors. Aimed correctly, the end mirrors have great visibility. I purchased the Husqvarna factory equipment, I can’t speak on non husky mirrors.

[@respawnicon]

@@StarsAutoSport is there cooler options for the turn signal lights?

[@StarsAutoSport]

@@respawnicon motogadget does sell a few other designs.

[@respawnicon]

@@StarsAutoSport did those pin lights go on easily or did u have to do any extra mods/work to get them to fit?

[@StarsAutoSport]

@@respawnicon they do require some soldering and you need to change the flasher relay. Other than that straight forward.

[@lovelettera]

Which gloves are you wearing?

[@StarsAutoSport]

Dianese Argon gloves, great for summer but very chilly in cold weather. I love them otherwise.

[@ptiscool3334]

It seems you do mostly city driving so why would you want a bigger bike?

[@StarsAutoSport]

It’s a rather small bike, maybe a triumph scrambler or Ducati monster for the next bike. Not bored of the husky yet!

[@SiopaoSauc3]

Might be a size rather than displacement thing too. The outgoing 401s are actually very compact in person. So while they look absolutely unique and are real headturners, their actual presence on the road and also in proportion to taller riders (like 6ft and up) could literally be bigger.

[@M__ca-b1c]

Song in the intro please 😢

[@StarsAutoSport]

Failsafe by The Original Surfaris 🏄‍♂️

[@stereolababy]

did your bike not like to shift into neutral ?

[@StarsAutoSport]

Yes, I find getting in Neutral can be a bit tricky at times. I usually go from 1 to N. 2 to N takes some time.

[@AnthonyGonzalez-lw1ek]

Come on “SMALLS “ I wanted to see how well the lights looked day and night

[@StarsAutoSport]

I’m working on another Svart video, I’ll be sure to add that in.👍

[@KevinMesserschmidt]

Ducati level quality… 😂 obviously you’ve never owned a Ducati. Outside of the sheer beauty of a Ducati, they were the worst bikes I’ve ever owned. I will never buy another, no matter how cool they look.

[@StarsAutoSport]

Good to know!

[@drewcunningham2]

You are correct about the slip on. Most definitely need an aftermarket slip-on that makes some noise. The stock exhaust is whisper quiet - also, If you are like me, coming from owning and racing sportbikes plus racing motocross throughout my youth, this bike is got no punch at all...it is next to impossible to even get the front end up an inch of the ground..my little RM 80 was a much faster bike than this thing..I took it for a test ride and it is most definitely a bike for someone new to motorcycles. Anyone who has a lot of riding experience and likes to rip it up will not be happy with this pussy cat - however, it does fill a niche market and you can't beat the price!!! Would make an excellent little commuter bike for first time or older riders.

[@Chevsilverado]

I wouldn’t say it has no punch. There are much slower bikes than this on the market. It definitely isn’t fast though. Also you can easily pop the front up in second gear.

[@drewcunningham2]

@@Chevsilverado Yeah, it fills a niche and I am sure it is fine for some - but coming off a somewhat tricked-out GSXR 600, I want something a little quicker than the 401 - though I do not want another sportbike with clip-ons and such an aggressive riding posture - I am getting too old - I will probably look at the new "Street Racers" currently on the market.

[@StarsAutoSport]

It’s definitely got some pep, especially with the few mods including the fuel controller. I’m looking into a Ducati Monster next, not sure which trim.

[@drewcunningham2]

@@StarsAutoSport Sweet! I really like Ducati's Street Fighter - a more upright position for longer rides yet all the punch of one of their sportbikes - cheers mate!

[@2puttbirdies251]

This bike actually rips pretty darn good if you know where to have it in the RPM range. There was either something wrong with the one you rode, or you were lugging it around which this engine doesn't like.