Can the Svartpilen 401 ACTUALLY go offroad?

[@yammienoob]

I honestly think the Svartpilen 401 is the single best choice for a beginner. If you want to win this motorcycle for FREE get entered on yammienoob.co

[@davidperry2856]

So glad you're doing vids on this thing. It's on my short list.

[@TJY2K]

This is the one I'm hoping I win 🙏 🙌🙌

[@scarryomen1]

I took the 701 out too bad it was out of my price range it was amazing

[@jgcapers3860]

I would agree. For 5k you are getting a motorcycle that is good enough at everything and has a solid suspension. That's unheard of.

[@MrOblivious]

I bought one as my first bike. I grew up on Lambrettas so 400 was and still is plenty of power. I live in rural Carolina and ride mainly dirt with highway connections. I wanted lightness for trail use and it has been easy to maneuver.

[@ovidiusm7710]

You know what? I don't usually hit the like button, but as soon as you said "doing offroad things no one cares about", I hit that like button just to show my support. Keep up the great content, Papa Yam

[@wltrlg]

Why is a light bike always a “beginner bike”. A lot of experienced riders also prefer lighter bikes as their primary or secondary bike.

[@robhives6996]

Ryan F9 totally agrees with you

[@jfess1911]

I agree. I have been riding off and on for over 40 years, and my current motorcycle is a Z400. I prefer the handling, both on the road and in the garage. I really don't want anything over 400 lbs, but then again, I prefer backroads to highways.

[@sscbkr48]

@@jfess1911 me too.. short of the grom's perfect 225 lbs, they're all too heavy!

[@CHONDLERGBONG]

No offense but thats kind of a stupid question...just think about it! someone with no experience vs an over 600lb bike vs a 'Beginner' with a small cc sport bike that weighs under 400lbs...its just physics. thus why small cc bikes are considered beginner bikes as you can learn with no experience without yeeting yourself into nonexistence. Its not just for beginners but its definitely more conducive to learning on a small cc bike.

[@tawaitai]

@@CHONDLERGBONG usually comes in at a better entry price also.

[@Sheldorke]

Yammie, it is good to see you and not just hear your voice.

[@jfritcher]

I bought a Svart 401 a few weeks ago as my first bike. It's so much fun on the rural backroads (here in north Texas), and for slower speed city driving. On the highway it feels like a gust of wind would blow me away.

[@e.l.9589]

Do you still own it? Reliable?

[@cr4sher7]

thank you for this feedback! Very helpful :D

[@adventurearkansas9926]

Would love to see a comparison between this and the 390 ADV for softroading/gravel only! They share a lot of the same components and the 401 seems like the perfect middleground between the duke and ADV.

[@benandcolleenmassey9506]

Got my first motorcycle a couple of weeks ago and went with the Svartpilen 401! Absolutely loving it so far. Really enjoying your channel, keep up the good work!

[@TheCandee93]

How is it holding up? Thinking about getting one

[@crustaj]

Just got my license this weekend & I’m probably going to buy either a svartpilen or vitpilen as my first bike!

[@abs.7379]

Chaseontwowheels just dropped a first ride video on the Vitpilen today as well if you're interested

[@Dbdilly]

They seem good value for money

[@ryanrussell2337]

I’m loving the svart as my first. Your making the right decision, power! Throttle feel!!!, grip and all the mod cons. Enjoy

[@tanyaflorence1104]

@@ryanrussell2337 hey I have a few questions.... Does it have any like heating issues? How about the posture (back/neck pain) and also does it drag when you shift gears.... Thanks!

[@robhives6996]

Lovely bike, I have the svartpilen. Change the oil every 2.5k ,never pull away in 2nd and you will love it. PM me for more info 👍

[@Tashin32]

Oh geez, now Spite is bragging about his 9 inches.

[@blessedbethecurse]

👀

[@sivvinod3187]

( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

[@davidgodde3156]

what did the otherone drives?

[@ROFLWAFFLEization]

People laugh at the "any bike is an adv" part, but the summer I got my license I rode my ninja 500 up some pretty greasy logging roads and 3" rock trails to go moto camping at 3am. Love the looks you get having a bike in a place it isnt supposed to be

[@nicholasbaker2904]

You guys are single handedly the marketing system for the 401. Not bashing. Just saying the love is noticeable.

[@jfess1911]

Old Fart here. Heck, the Svartpilen 401 has more suspension travel than the enduro's I rode in the 1970's. (That's dual sports for you young people). It also has a LOT more power. The Honda and Yamaha 500's had less than 30 hp!

[@Roberta_Esposito]

!! enduro!!

[@gubocci]

Ok but enduro is not the same as dual sport. Enduro bikes are not for the road at all with 5-10h oil change intervals etc.

[@jfess1911]

@@gubocci The term "dual sport" was not used in the US in 1970's that I recall. In that era, most on/off-road motorcycles that were not just mildly modified street bikes ( "scramblers"), were called "enduros". Even Wikipedia mentions that in the article for dual sports. The main difference between enduros and pure off road/motocross was the addition of turn signals. Some enduros had dual-range gearboxes and some even had a small and a large rear sprocket mounted on the rear wheel to make them more versatile.

[@muttbuslife1111]

This has been my #1 choice of bikes in this series since they were all announced. I want it so bad. It's exactly what I need to keep on the back of my skoolie.

[@theexplorer2182]

svartpilen means black arrow in swedish

[@sticksandstones704]

Yea but it sounds like fart peeling in english.

[@theTenthlife]

I didn't know that... Shall I guess that Vitpilen means white arrow?

[@martian1326]

@@theTenthlife Yep

[@supergmx1046]

I was going to google that. Thanks!

[@dwingfield3625]

Fart peeling plus the sound of the bike makes that joke 100 times better.

[@hamwizzard2079]

YESSS !!! Svartpilen content :)

[@garetc7706]

I’ve been waiting for this video. Thanks

[@marcjuvinall9627]

Baby yammlet here... just finished my MSF course and watching 10+ hours of papa yamm videos to constantly reaffirm my first bike choices

[@daedalx]

"let's try some Twisties" (20 miles of straight road later) Texas.

[@robertlizarraga9716]

Omg! You're taking a giveaway bike off-road and having fun with it! 😱 This makes me want to put knobbies on my rc hahaha

[@ghostx697]

I still think between the Vit and the Svart that someone at KTM made a mistake on the design approvals for both bikes. The exhaust routing for both seems backwards. The svartpilen has a more direct underslung header pipe while the Vitpilen has a tidy exhaust that coils around the engine. Why does me vit need that ground clearance?

[@waiwong7996]

Do some more videos on the Svartpilens maintenance and reliability please

[@hardeho]

I didn't even know I needed a motorcycle at all. But, it turns out, I NEED a Svartpilen. I mean, hot dang is that thing sexy AF!

[@ricardofigueroa6754]

" anybike is an adventure bike guys just believe " * takes ZX-6R on hiking trail in the Appalachians

[@supergmx1046]

You mention your sled a few times. That is what some of us in Canada call our snowmobiles. After I scratched my head, "oh Ducati!" That is a beautiful bike. If I was not 5'5" I would have loved a Desert Sled.

[@ricardofigueroa6754]

Hahah im from Western NY and Sled totally means snowmobile.

[@davidklementis5913]

Awesome review. I'm in my mid 40's and have been riding for a while. I want one of these so bad for all the reasons mentioned. Not able to get one right now, but will be as soon as I can.

[@Lavatronn]

Looove the offroad content!

[@asylumoverland]

Can you do a vid on the best biles for short people 5 foot to 5' 3". Even the best bodys to fit them.

[@frankhubbardiv8711]

It's more about your inseam then your height. I'm 5'10", but have a 26" inseam, so there's a lot of tall seat bikes I'm on my toes for. There's a lot of cruisers with low seat heights, from each brand. Sorry, I don't know many short sport bikes or bikes to recommend. Though maybe somebody else can chime in.

[@christopherjones7982]

Mto3 for beginner is what they recommend

[@Fin.mint.]

The Vitpilen and Svartpilen are perfect for short riders. I'm 5'5 with a 29 inch inseam and I can put my feet down on my vit with my boots on

[@asylumoverland]

@@Fin.mint. nice I have been looking at them wasn't sure about the spring compression

[@kamprikorn]

@@Fin.mint. you inseam is pretty high for ur height tho

[@TheFanma]

I have just driven the Svartpilen 401 , It`s awesome. I did dirt driving and on road as well all fun. and It feels like I fly on the road. (Btw Good rivew from South Korea, who just start motobike for 2weeks)

[@pauvilreutov2975]

That poor truck driver. Trying to get some sleep when some dirt bikers show up and start making so much noise.

[@erikfarkas2481]

I see husqvarna i press like. Would love to see u try 701 models

[@DennisEldrup]

Am I the only one triggered by how Yammie pronounces Husqvarna? :-D

[@CupraRoemu]

no, I'm too😂

[@karlkratzer4928]

@@CupraRoemu yea he says it stupid

[@yammienoob]

I don't speak Swedish. It's no different than an American having an accent saying Spanish words. Get over it.

[@DennisEldrup]

@@yammienoob REEEEEEEEEEE! 😂

[@svensharpsword9837]

15:00 For one of your races, Yammie should have to wear a weight vest that makes him as heavy as Spite lol

[@dietzness]

I'm looking forward to next week's video called "Why you should NEVER take your street bike to the dirt"

[@billmillar8148]

i have a 401 here in the uk , come with quick shifter as stock sweet

[@robhives6996]

Try the rekluse clutch with it. Never stall

[@ShadowSnipero7]

Who was the guy at 10:00-30?

[@griffinmaree6605]

The Svartpilen 401 just became avaliable in SA, whoop whoop! Might be my first vehicle someday

[@rodrigosimoes185]

Will buy. I'm in love. Just waiting lock down to end here in Portugal. Already chosing the matching gear!

[@tawaitai]

Make sure you get a retro/vintage helmet like the LS2 Xtra to complete the package🏆🏆🏆

[@mnap89]

Does Svartpilen have the same ABS like Duke? Corenring abs?

[@nirnayrath9828]

I bought Svartpilen 250 this Jan, instead of Royal Enfield Hunter. Honestly if we had the Svart 401 here in India, would have bought that instead. I was initially sold out coz of the looks. But 3 months in and I've discovered how versatile this bike is. I go into jungle and gravel trails with my friends in their Adv 390, toured on highway along with some Dominars and Duke 390s and go on city rides almost everyday. It does everything pretty well. Truly a Jack of all trades, master of none (since its my 1st bike, I prefered something that's not a master of one).

[@nickcraciun]

How challenging would it be to raise handlebars? Also how expensive? Would that be something a 6’3 rider would want to do? I’m planning on getting the 2020 svartpilen in the upcoming months.

[@anthonytadena4235]

Is there a exhaust that you could go up and over harms way ?🤔 What exhaust could you use up and over for this 401 husky🤔?

[@monty-9269]

Spite are your forks bent on drz!?

[@ionceateapinecone]

I know this video is a little older now, but you can buy the exhaust systems from earlier svartpilen/vitpilen bikes to increase ground clearance. The 2018 model and prior had exhausts that routed up and around the side of the engine, giving better ground clearance, since there haven't been any major changes to the frame design older exhausts fit like the new ones.

[@charlesvillarreal4032]

Thanks for this post!!

[@Seandaguy]

Would love to see the diffrence between the husq 401 and the 301 enduro

[@metalmoto3275]

Wow. Chaseontwowheels released the husqvarna 401 on the same day

[@jonathanmcauliffe784]

Lol I came from that video too

[@theronquiett7251]

@@jonathanmcauliffe784 same😂

[@theronquiett7251]

They did that with the MTO three also

[@jeanbouchard5324]

@@jonathanmcauliffe784 same here!

[@huugie025]

Yeah, i just dont like chase at all. Glad papa yams has one

[@guscagampang9008]

Hi I'm from phillipines I really like your idea and reviews on motorcycle. I really love that little monster the husquvana 401 Thanks for sharing information about motorcycle

[@Win7ermu7e]

You haven't ridden a bike until you've high-centred it. I low speed high-centred a 2003 terminator cobra on a curb so there's some perspective.

[@monzadh]

I really wanted to buy a 2020 Svart but the closest one was 250 miles away. Almost bought one site unseen then tested the KTM 390 ADV with same engine and all the extras I would have to add to the Svart for even OTD money.... Doesnt have the looks as the Svart but handles anything you throw at it and drives great on the street. Time to test one next???

[@Second_Opinion_2]

250 miles sounds like an awesome first ride to your bike's new home

[@christianmarth9989]

390 Duke or Adventure?

[@monzadh]

@@christianmarth9989 Adventure, love it!

[@SWTrailsAndWheels]

I don't think Yammie needs much more than Spite's 9 inches. He should be more than content with that. I get along quite well with the 9 inches on my 230F...though the 11+ inches on the XR650L are definitely more satisfying.

[@allisonburgers2289]

This whole thing is a gold mine. Especially the first sentence. You are one sick puppy.

[@SWTrailsAndWheels]

@@allisonburgers2289 What? I have no idea what you are referring to...

[@ericdoswell8115]

If Spite doesn't like the Shinkos, the Rally STR and TKC 80 both come in 17".

[@nolanreach2088]

7:34 did you recovered, whatever that was?

[@mr.irishboy5187]

For once I’m done my homework yammie thanks for good timing

[@jackyllhuy4978]

Yes i was waiting for this video forever

[@codyDhanson]

I love when u go off road on bikes not exactly meant for it .... but I also take my R3 on dirt an gravel

[@coddycanada5865]

svartpilen 401 vs ktm 390 adventure????

[@jaxonwright2243]

I think that trucker was trying to sleep

[@jesuslunarodriguez1064]

I was wondering how it would do on the dirt. Good video man thanks Yammie 🙏🏽

[@JKEbeats]

I don't see why husqvarna haven't made a 401 supermoto/endure yet

[@patrick70623]

Got a svartpilen 401 2020 for my self this week, but the front wheel wobbels a bit and it effects the conforte of the handel bare. Do any one know how to fix this problem?

[@ohanaross-roberts97]

🤨

[@93apramit]

We get same but better turn indicators on the huskys, ktms and bajaj bikes here is India. Full Led. Wtf are those eyesores

[@CupraRoemu]

Next time take the R1 for that track😂

[@Giitzerland]

When you get in trouble in dirt, gas it out! it's not pavement, your brakes don't help much, but putting power to it, will almost always make things better!

[@sergeh7465]

I got mine in the beginning of august and i love it so much

[@coreykonkin5917]

Great review! I'm glad you took it off road and not just down a dirt logging road... But how do you compare this to your personal Ducati Desert Sled? Yes I know they're different bikes, 400cc apart, would you say the Desert Sled is a lot more capable off-road? Does the Desert Sled handle highway speeds better? 70-85mph? I'm trying to decide between this and the Ducati desert sled, I ride/race off-road dirtbikes a lot but would like something street legal to ride up mountain roads as well as go on 2-4 hour highway cruises with my buddies who own harleys.... Thanks!

[@tawaitai]

Get the Svartpilen 701 Scrambler/Tracker/Adventurer.

[@coreykonkin5917]

@@tawaitai I've looked at all of the 701 bikes from Husky and KTM, even rode the 690 Enduro for a few hours, great bikes/motors but for some reason I like the looks of the Svartpilen 401 a lot more than the Svartpilen 701. I wish they used the same styling between the two, It seems like the Svart 401 is slightly more rugged/of-road oriented.

[@tawaitai]

@@coreykonkin5917 I think you’re absolutely right! I’m liking the 401, especially the price. Heard the 2018 had a different pipe route that gave it a higher ground clearance for off-road use which is my attraction to the Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 as a Scrambler/Tracker/Adventurer sport-bike. First upgrades would be an exhaust (louder) is good, more aggressive knobby tires, maybe a size wider for front/rear for that Scrambler look, higher-rise answer pro-taper bars etc.

[@dami66666]

Damn such good content! I´m ordering a Svartpilen 401. I´m 6´5 tall 260 lb light :) .. do you guys think I´ll have a good bike for a beginner or is this to small for my size?

[@sodaverde]

HI, I live in Mexico CIty which has enough potholes to be actually offroad-esque (not kidding). You think it's a smart choice over a Royal Enfield Himalayan?

[@hob976]

I live in Western NC and I'm about to have a 40 minute commute to work ( 25 of that on mountain highways - downhill one way, up the other ). Can this bike maintain 70+ mph for that? Obviously, it'd be perfect for all the parkway drives and cruddy side roads. What do ya think?

[@davidzavala337]

I just wished that Svartpilen had a bigger brighter display like the KTM.

[@Alexnikpo]

I'm in love with the Svartpilen and Vitpilen, absolutely brilliant bikes.

[@Alexnikpo]

@Daniel Cordero how are they not?

[@recklessglitch]

Hey, what do you think about the 701 svart in comparisson? I would love to see someone go offroad with that.

[@zha1]

Trucker tryna sleep there like 👁️👄👁️

[@Localtrouble]

As a sport biker who about lost his ankle to gravel I was jealous

[@FPSCabbage]

Yammie Scoob what is that jacket my man, super nice.

[@trailruntim]

Really considering the Versys X 300 as a first first. But the Svartpilen has me intrigued. Would this bike be good for long miles with a windscreen and some luggage?

[@jonathanreeves4700]

Someone help! What jacket is Yam wearing here?

[@gourabdeb9144]

I am planning to buy a 250 in India, can it off-road like an Himalayan, I am 5ft 8inch tall

[@monkeygenes5128]

It can, as good as Himalayan, but comparing, the suspension is kinda better on Himalayan than husky on off-road

[@Javiercav]

I own a duke. what do you think about putting some tyres like the svartpilen ones, not for 100% off-roading. but for some trips when maybe there are some gravel or dirt roads and then go back to the street tyres. i´m really happy with it so far, but i´m still a little far from owning two bikes at the same time. and since the duke and the svartpilen shares so much. maybe is a good setup for some little adventures.

[@Angelosts]

It would be cool to make a comparison with the fantic Caballero 500 or even with the fantic caballero rally 500

[@braydenpeyer8309]

As a North west resident im sorry to say yammie but it couldn't do it. Almost everything has steep hills rocks and mud. My crf sumo has troubles to where it can be downright impossible to ride. So if my convererted dirt bike struggles scramblers will not have a fun or successful time. The main problem comes in the ruts and holes in the roads caused by rain and snow. Alot of trails are honestly riverbeds all the way up.

[@nicolasleth6848]

Got my svartpilen 3 weeks ago as my first bike and now I'm eager to try out a little bit of offroading with it

[@tawaitai]

Do it👍🏽

[@cr4sher7]

Hii, thanks a lot for this video!! I am just getting my license and thinking of getting my first bike. I am totally in love with Desert Sled. It gives you this ability to go everywhere and have fun, but it is quite expensive. I am thinking of maybe starting with Svartpilen 401 before moving to Desert Sled. I would love to do some offroad riding as well(nothing too extreme, but the regular forests etc.). Do you think Svartpilen 401 would be a good choice? I have 186cm height.

[@anthonytadena4235]

If you do, get the pipes routed up and over , instead of being smashed underneath! Then get a set of tires good for both on and off road! Your set!!!👍

[@benpielstick]

I need to see you ride the duke 390 adventure!

[@JoFFruit]

the Svartpilen 2020 is based on the ktm adventure 390 ! / the svartpilen2019 is based on a somewhat different elements from ktm duke 390 2017-2019 just rat basis , similar as vitpilen2019^^...

[@DavidFrostbite]

7:35 RIP mic pack

[@jaswanthreddy8088]

I’ve been waiting for this kind with Husky, especially in your channel😍. Could u plz let me know any suggestion for increasing ground clearance.

[@MISTER_DOTY]

Currently the top of my list as a beginner to be.

[@bogdangheorghe5427]

Svartpilen 401 is very capable bike! i'm sold..

[@bfnurgf1]

Wow I really like this bike. Too bad the closest one I've found is 6 hours away and considering I've never ridden before I don't think I'd survive the trip back from St. Louis. Lol

[@jeromesweet5047]

Im glad i stumbled Across This. I never even knew about this bike lol...

[@sirg7275]

C'mon... I love this bike but not enough ground clearance for any not super basic offroad.

[@user-cx2bk6pm2f]

That Svartpilen is pretty cool!

[@Masse24796]

Would love to see a Versys-X 300 or something compareable sometime on this Channel someday. Maybe when you do something via Twisted Road. I also like the Husqvarna, never really paid attention to this brand, but they seem to make some funny bikes 👍🏼

[@guitarworld101]

Check out the build Racer X did with the man David Pingree. Got some good mods done and riding in general. I know off roads not your thing yet.. But love the content fellas 👍🏼

[@frinto4771]

Is pirelli the stock ones on husky?

[@yammienoob]

Yup! Comes from factory like that

[@mwtraining4310]

Is it possible to tune the svartpilen 401?

[@mastertechanandhu4645]

Bro vitpilen 401 suitable for offroading?

[@lucassanchez5133]

What jacket is that yams?

[@burkaanc]

You need to test 390 adventure

[@christianmarth9989]

burkaanc would love to see a 390 adventure review and how it compares to the svartpilen 401

[@mattlofgren1497]

yall sold me on the svart. my 2021 just came in, they have been impossible to find and I had to spend 5500 lol

[@velocity-ninja4428]

You lost something @ 7:35. Please upvote so he'll see.