2024 Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 Riding Review

[@chiefenumclaw7960]

If Husky knew how many Svartpilen videos I've watched on YT they'd double the price. Thank you for a most excellent review tomboy!

[@AlexOnABoat]

Thank you for telling us. Love The Husqvarna Marketing Team

[@guccirell18]

I think my wife is getting tired of falling asleep to revving svartpilens 😂😂

[@bertinfreckmann6553]

Me too !

[@powdershredder1136]

lol this is me the last 48 hours

[@yingyangorca4124]

They already have. They're like 2k cheaper in India.

[@veritasvincit2745]

It looks what I thought bikes would look like in 2024 when I thought about these things in 1985. I approve and appreciate this thing. 👍

[@succinct5241]

7:15 "I prefer to call bikes male since I ride them" That HAD to be intentional 😂😂

[@cholote313]

Bruhhh lol

[@ReyDaMillenniumRa]

@@cholote313 I had to rewind wha I heard lol, "clever girl'- Hunter- Jurassic park

[@VinayKumar-db4qz]

I had to really think what she said, if she really mean what she said. 😅

[@Apollo949]

A brilliant comprehensive review for anyone looking for a lightweight 400 bike with an A2 licence or someone who wishes to do some light off-road trail riding. Keep up the good work, TBAB.

[@TomVestvik]

I’d love a svart one, to go wild camping around Norway. 🖤

[@tomboyabit]

Can you wild camp in Norway?

[@metaldreams3595]

I'm there but we must take some black metal with us

[@TomVestvik]

@@tomboyabit Yes. We have a law protecting the right to roam. So we are free to wild camp within some simple rules.

[@Dathansor]

24:27 About the flashing screen.. for the 1st 1000km the bike needs to 'run in' and shouldn't go over a set amount of rpm. After the 1000km service the flashing goes away. If you check your urban riding section it also flashed so it's not related to speed limits 😊

[@tomboyabit]

Thank you for telling that. Very useful for the new owners 👌

[@Dathansor]

@@tomboyabit you're welcome

[@Dan-56]

To answer your questions at 2:30, it’s a great looking bike, and you look good on any motorcycle 😉!

[@davemitchell3998]

She does

[@Jas6004]

Great video as usual, I think the Svartpilen would be my choice. By the way, the Svartpilen has a slightly larger rise in the handlebars than the Vitpilen.

[@JCRecline]

Tomboy, nice review on the 2024 Husky 401 Svart! I like your style of doing a review. Also enjoy your accent and smile. I live in Colorado USA and as of the middle of May have not found a dealer who has one in stock, of course, that makes me really want one...

[@KetilDuna]

What is your inseam? at 17:53 there is a flickering of the display, do you know what that was about? Thank you for sharing this.

[@reiszwecke007]

I think it's the flashing of the rev limiter. First 1000 km they flash at around 6.000rpm and above, after the first service they open it up. At least that was the case with my 2023 model

[@MrSackisolo]

That back end in combination with her inner values - what a beauty! I've just testrode and bought my Svartpilen😍(it's a SHE for obvious reasons...). Spectacularly agile and torky for urban use, rough in looks. So finally I have a new ranking of my fav females: 1. mySvartpilen 2. My wife 3. Tomboy Cheers

[@tomboyabit]

Haha love this!

[@aMan-or9ij]

Thank you for your video - great job. I prefer the Svartpilen, and seriously considering purchasing one in the US. Anything impeding spacers (risers) from being added to raise the handlebar height?

[@Guinness8T8]

You and the Svartpilen suit eachother so perfectly 🙌

[@tomboyabit]

I knooow 🥹

[@mikep.9371]

Good job D and having fun at the same time.

[@DiscoFrank69]

Do you prefer this or the Triumph Speed 400? I deciding between the two and also the Triumph trident 660.

[@Pfannkuchenkanone]

Okay so yesterday I test rode the Vitpilen 401 and today the Speed 400. What I can say is that the Vitpilen definitely has more power and feels quicker. However, the Speed 400 feels A LOT more premium in terms of build quality (and it also sounds nicer imo). it is also very nimble, but not as quick as the Vitpilen... I'd say the Speed 400 is more of an all-rounder, but both bikes have their strengths.

[@DiscoFrank69]

@@Pfannkuchenkanone Thank you for the heads up! I'll probably testride the speed 400 and the svartpilen 401 next weekend myself, but it's always helpful to get someone elses opinion on the matter! From your description, the speed 400 seems to be the more interesting one for me.

[@Pfannkuchenkanone]

@@DiscoFrank69 what I forgot to mention is that the Speed 400 also is reallllly comfortable. Not to say the Vitpilen isn't, but I could probably drive the Triumph all day long. Ah and the speedometer of the Triumph is beautiful to look at. I know the Vitpilen has got more technologically advanced features but I like the retro-embracing look of the Speed 400 more. Yes, the Vitpilen might be quicker, but from 0-80 kmh they are almost the same I'd say. I hope you'll find your dreambike :)

[@Pfannkuchenkanone]

Ps: the gears are much shorter on the Triumph, especially first gear. That felt a bit weird to me, but in traffic, second gear will work just fine I think

[@thetravelleaf]

Thanks for asking this question, I was looking at both too

[@sorenmelchior]

Thanks for the nice review. Though honestly I am hoping you get your hands on a Svartpilen 801 to test. As that bike I am seriously interested in as an option for a second bike .

[@eugenebark]

Great review! Have you figured out how to turn off green screen flickering on high rpm?

[@tomboyabit]

I’ve been told it’s for the first few hundred or thousand miles only, when wearing the engine in.

[@eugenebark]

@@tomboyabit That's great!

[@anthermarg55]

Nice video! Very useful and looks like you enjoyed doing it congrats

[@chadr9791]

Great review as always Dee .. perfect for around town .

[@deauvilledad07]

Great video as always. Think I would chose the Svartpilen as it has a cleaner look. Great that you can get to ride so many different models. Well done, stay safe, ride well 🤓 💖

[@tommyhasson1082]

awesome review, subbed :) can you tell me please what brand of gloves you using? they look so good

[@dhanrajarbale2958]

I love this bike for his looks and comfortable ride ❤🙌

[@tomboyabit]

I love it too. 👊

[@veryberry-]

Looks like 70 mph was set as the speed limiter option in the menus, that's why it turned yellow at that speed. It can be changed/disabled.

[@Yemw_]

Thanks for the review !! the bike look really great but i dont like the exhaust sound cant wait to see you review the incoming 801 from Husky. Lil question what s the brand of gloves you wear in this review ?

[@tomboyabit]

I’m wearing Pando gloves in this video.

[@RiderReview]

Great little bike. I've owned this in the UK. I also have few videos on my account riding in the UK. By the way nice video. ❤

[@manosgiakoumakis5113]

which one do you prefer/recommend, Svartpilen 2024 or the previous model up to 2023? i am having a difficult time choosing between the 2 ..

[@finn4aviation320]

Me too, any new thoughts?

[@ezekielgskeen8607]

I WILL BE GETTING THE SLICKER ONE! Great review 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@ay7828]

Thank your for your efforts. I've got a question. Have you ever used the previous version, and how does differ the new one in your opinion? I find the latter unattractive, I don't know why they changed the design in such a bad fashion.

[@GurrasGarage]

Awesome little thumper, ill get one eventually when I want to downgrade 👍 Great review!

[@Trubyd44]

Have my Svartpilen 401 ordered, just waiting on it.

[@tomboyabit]

Congrats 🙌

[@Trubyd44]

@@tomboyabit My girl and I have a pair of 2022 Svartpilen 401s, and we seen the substantial upgrades to the 2024s, so we got them coming and will sell our 2022s. Great video btw, you do a really good job explaining and your bike angles are really good.

[@fjones1914]

Is the yellow screen a shift light function? Is it telling you to shift to the next gear when it flashes yellow? Unusual for the entire screen to turn yellow.

[@tomboyabit]

@@fjones1914 It’s a speed limit.

[@fjones1914]

@@tomboyabit Thank you for the information.

[@milanmehta8472]

Hi.. i got this 2 weeks back in India.. just wanted to know whether there is excessive heating? Indicator showing ok but actually its too much heat near legs.. showed to service center as well, he told all fine, though he will ask ASM during 1st service... but i am worried on malfunction midway..

[@ttrguy9952]

Tomboy Fantastic review! I think the Svartpilen is a nice looking futuristic bike. I like it a lot better than the KTM. All of the 400cc class bikes from all the manufacturers now give a huge choice of styles. I think all of these new 400cc bikes are going to find nice homes! 🤗 Ride SAFE and BE safe Lady! 👍👍

[@per-arnehjorth9785]

I think you look good on the bike! 🙊 Can't wait to see you on your chopper build! 😊 Svartpilen or Vitpilen? I would also go for the Svartpilen. I have ridden the older version for a few miles but I did not find it especially comfortable. Maybe the new edition is better!

[@yingyangorca4124]

How will it handle hot summers?

[@tomboyabit]

We don’t have such thing in UK. But i couldn’t feel a lot of heat coming from the engine. I rode Duke 390 and 790 also new 990 and 790 all in summer (abroad) and 790 was very hot in the traffic. Accept from that nothing unusual in the heat. Hope that helps.

[@yingyangorca4124]

@@tomboyabit thank you. It really does. Trying to envision it's survival in Australia. The heat heat is ruthless.

[@yingyangorca4124]

17:53 what happened to the screen?? Screen issues with the tft??

[@reiszwecke007]

I think it's the flashing of the rev limiter. First 1000 km they flash at around 6.000rpm and above, after the first service they open it up. At least that was the case with my 2023 model

[@HW-kf7hi]

Svart looks best to me too. I think that is a really cool looking bike! Despite only been a 400cc I think I will try and find a demo. Been thinking of getting a second hand 690 duke as I miss a single but this is same price new so worth a go on first I think. Just have to find a dealer now...

[@iSkiZm24]

Are the tires the same size? Id rather have the urban riding Vitpilen tires and wheels on the Svartpilen

[@JustinMaines]

Do they have the same bars? The Vity bars look slightly lower than the Svarty...or is that just camera angle?

[@eduardoolivares9653]

Thé Katana in grey look really good in you no this one .. I love Katana ❤

[@pauloakes5718]

Been riding rocket ships for the past 35 years board now and nothing to prove. Getting one for winter fun👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@tonykeast9966]

I'd prefer the cast alloy wheels and fulll road tyres on a Svart'. Picky, I know 😁. I really like the design by Husky, they give the middle finger to normal! Rocking your new hat Meilunė. 😎af

[@evemariedumais1461]

Great looking bike and great review!

[@billsmith3019]

Tomboy, If you could only have only one motorcycle in the 400cc class, what would it be? I'm old (78) and live in the USA, so I'd like to know which of the 400cc bikes handle your motorways the best? Thanks in advance for your answer.

[@Dathansor]

KTM RC 390! 👍 Slightly more aggressive riding position than the Svartpilen.. but it has a fairing! Essential for motorways Same motor though

[@danielcraig9642]

Hello from France ( as Always..!) It's ( how to say that ...!) a surprisingly bike , by her design . it' didn't seem so ugly that the first gen ! lol But I' didn't still agree to this kind of appearance . Understand that this Husky gets a lot of quality, but ... " installing on my thinking chair, I realize it' s not my cup of tea.. at all" ,definitely... But your review is perfectly done, as always, with a lot of detail and enthusiasm , ride safe, Miss

[@thetravelleaf]

Great review, both you and the nike look great.

[@joeyymit]

I'd totally pick the Svartpilen too! I have a 2021 Svart and this all-new model looks meaner. Can't wait to try it out here soon in SE Asia. Thanks for your video, great review!

[@1911doc]

Picked up new Svart last week as a first bike, very nice bike. But can't wait for first service and to be "unlocked" because now max out on 6500rpm and 110kmh, you can feel that bike is limited.

[@obeii1805]

Sat on the Duke it’s not comfortable and congested but I prefer the vit tires, if they are tubeless but rather get the 801 but that’s over 10k

[@Noodur1]

I say this with all due respect for her effort in this review and admiration for her enthusiasm for motorcycles… super hot (and funny) when she says she likes to think of bikes as male because she rides them.😅

[@tomboyabit]

I want my content to bring a smile and good emotions to people, while be informative too. It’s a tight line being a blond female rider and I honestly appreciate you and your comment. You are my target audience 😃

[@ragnarironspear1791]

Cool bike

[@dataisnugold]

Is it true that we don't have to use the clutch when gear shifting .?

[@LondonWolfRider]

can't say the same about the 801. What do you think?

[@bertinfreckmann6553]

Best HUSQVARNA Vid I´ve seen so far !!!

[@tomboyabit]

Thank you 🙏🏻 Appreciate an encouraging feedback a lot!!!

[@bertinfreckmann6553]

@@tomboyabit I´ve to thank YOU very much 4 the nice 🙏 ! 😻Take Care wherever You ride !!!🤗 Kind Regards from Bertin 🤓. And You´ve also "sensitive Eyes" 4 dogs !!!🐕🐶 🤩

[@timp1051]

Great review!! I think the 400cc class is a great option. Not sure if that is available in the U.S.

[@tomboyabit]

Do you have 200 like in Asia?

[@timp1051]

​@tomboyabit Yes, I have seen KTM 200 Duke at the local bike shop and I know Hasqvarna dirt bikes are sold here but I have not seen that particular model.

[@lifelivedfuller2388]

Yes the Svart and Vit 401 and 701’s are in the U.S.

[@wybieracz]

New Svartpilen looks absolutely outstanding 🤩 I really appreciate display which is clean, simple, just modern looking. Other manufacturers should learn from Husqvarna how to design digital clocks. Thanks for this long, not hurry review and showing bike from every angle 🧐

[@seff6223]

Does someone know where to get that license plate holder ? Looks very nice

[@nirmalable1]

That was a fantastic review❤

[@KirillZechkov]

Good review, thanks! I choose the 1st bike between this model and duke 390. You have such a familiar pronunciation, are you russian, right?

[@tomboyabit]

Must have been a difficult choice! I am Lithuanian, but past few years speak Russian a lot. It added a hint of it to my English accent.

[@juliusbautista6244]

Could you review Mutt Razorback 250cc, the black one? Thanks

[@garryclarke-kray4071]

Do you prefer this or the triumphs

[@awesommshr13]

The desing of it is really impresive from its other competitors like hero, honda aur TVs and the most imp it is priced well, gonna take a test ride it soon, just a bit doubtful about the quality of parts they are using, overall it seems a nice bike

[@IceBoxer237]

With the new lines they made the Svartpilen a new Svart clown. It was "a come back" of reckless bikes of 1970s and now it is the polite child of 2020s. Good job KTM!

[@NeonLuvBar]

I always hated the round clocks on the Svartpilen and Vitpilen, so for me the new display is a massive improvement.

[@In-Marty-We-Trust]

I wish I could get a smaller round TFT (or better yet OLED) dial like the 2014 concept Vitpiken

[@tro_de_bac]

Why everybody seems to prefeer the Svartpilen over the Vitpilen? I have seen them both, and the Vitpilen is simply outstanding.

[@charlestontate9499]

I'd want to swap the rim and tire along with the seat grip from the svart over to the vit. Much cooler look

[@peeweeabanco7241]

is the seat wider than the previous model?

[@MrAndrew1953]

It’s good to get a woman’s perspective on bikes I’m interested in. I’m 5’8” tall ,how tall are you?

[@tomboyabit]

I’m 5’9”

[@JinKazama92]

this accent is a joy to listen to :D

[@jakejudson8578]

You look great on it.

[@harishraghavendra69]

Does this bike have bluetooth connectivity and turn by turn navigation.!?

[@user-vc5rp7nf8f]

looks so sick. my only reservation about it is the maintenance issues and reliability compared to honda bikes. i've read some ppl waiting awhile for parts and other issues starting to spring up a year or so after ownership. but man it looks good

[@zaphrode4110]

I feel its more reliable than KTMs

[@harshadsubhash]

21:50 looking tipsy... Compared to the energy lev3l of beginning... Definitely... 😂

[@tomboyabit]

CFS

[@millinutz]

svartpilen....what's that, do you know? I think pilen, is arrow in Swedish...! Not sure about this bike, I think I need to see a real one, and not just a pic on my screen. What I do know is, it looks much better than that CCM! I wrote the first part here before watching the whole video. now at the end I can say I like it. It's tidy and robust to look at and sounds good and could be a bike I would want to test-ride one day. I like a good thumper. I think my first impression here above was damaged by that flat and angular tank, but the longer I see it, the better it somehow moulds into it's alround looks. Once I had accepted the overall shape, your comments helped me decide to be interested.. If you had to choose, would you take the 400 Triumph, or this one? I'd probably take the Triumph, but I haven't ridden either yet. I think the Triumph used selling price is better, as the market for a Triumph is bigger. A nice bike, and a good video... but I don't have to keep saying that, as almost all of your videos are, and if they are not (in my eyes), I will certainly say something. Now wondering where a Husq. dealer is near me... see ya, bye. PS. having seen this "svartpilen", that CCM now looks even more ugly!

[@Dathansor]

Svartpilen - Black arrow Vitpilen - White arrow

[@millinutz]

@@Dathansor Thanks. Now I see this, it's really obvious and logical.

[@alexxela754]

Grate bikes. The 2023 models looks much better and have more unique design🥺

[@Fractal379]

Good job!

[@pomorackotor]

This bike is beauty

[@romeldias]

These are again being manufactured in India by Bajaj...the same company that manufactures for KTM and Triumph!

[@awesomeommm9991]

How reliable the engine are?

[@avery4528]

This is a brand new engine so we don't know anything about reliability. I think this engine is going to be a big improvement over the outgoing engine. People say the engine behaves more smoothly and is more powerful. I have heard bad things about the design of the old 370cc motor, like the head gasket.

[@zburakgur8606]

Hi, I couldn't decide which one of you is more beautiful :)

[@slacker2101]

Vitpilen for me as I much prefer tubeless road tyres. Tubes make no sense unless you are spending most of your time off road when spokes are more forgiving and durable.

[@santinobaumann6570]

you can change the tires.

[@roopraj1156]

please increase resolution it doesn't look good in 1080p

[@0Turbox]

Which dialect does she use?

[@Kummelkopplung]

I loved the older designs. This one does NOT stand out at all. Sad.

[@rohandante]

What is your height ?

[@MaximYudayev]

175 см

[@hendo337]

Men of culture ...unite

[@ErenYeager-cl6ys]

Το ΑΠΟΛΛΩΝ στην κολώνα πίσω το πρόσεξε κανείς;

[@srinathiyengar.mudgal]

I too have watched a lot of videos on Husky 250 & 401, from both Indian & FOREIGN ( Uk, Usa & Aus) reviewers. This was more like a personally crafted story close to explorative documentary. But always considered a bike as feminine, unlike you makin it a male to ride on. 😅 It was a very beautiful and relaxing watch packek with all the details for anybody wanting a near real experience. Too good.

[@tomboyabit]

Thank you so much 🙏🏻

[@dannyvan5792]

i like to see you make a U turn on a road 20 feet large

[@tomboyabit]

Challenge accepted.

[@mikepuah]

The version earlier looks more sleek..this version just loom like KTM😅

[@A861967]

Think it needs a fairing to give it some line continuity as it looks messy 😊 cheers from Oz 🇦🇺

[@i-gotchu-fam]

20:33 I'm sure you do.. 🤣🤣

[@HelgeBeyer67]

Ich brauche kein Kurven-ABS und mehr Tankvolumen. Die alte 401 ist perfekt.

[@Александр-ш3г2ш]

The working range of the engine, where it starts to provide its torque is around 7500-8000. During all the review you've been riding on very low revs, spinning it 4-5k, where the acceleration is practically absent. Not sure if you were able to evaluate the dynamics of the bike at all Pretty weird review, being honest...

[@VinayKumar-db4qz]

You should ride the Honda CB300r, which is more lighter, nibbler and refined.

[@devilgames2217]

Wish your videos were in 4K 😩

[@tomboyabit]

Why? Do you watch on TV?

[@devilgames2217]

​@@tomboyabit Yeah and sometimes on the phone. Both can do 4K.

[@GurrasGarage]

@@devilgames2217 phones dont do 4K, max 720

[@pratvachan]

She is taller than I am... Damn Indian Genes 😢

[@bil19631963]

Nice but too expensive for single cylinder....better a honda cb500😊

[@obeii1805]

It is expensive

[@tututuMotorcycleStudio]

很好的视频讲解！👍

[@spring9603]

It's not futuristic, it's taste lacking, souless. It's onboard with the lacking of imagination from the car industry. Outright ugly.