The Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 and Vitpilen 401 have received significant updates for 2024, highlighted by their shared single-cylinder engines getting a bump in displacement from 373cc to 399cc. The 6-speed transmission has been refined, and the Easy Shift up/down quickshifter is now standard. The bikes also get a new steel trellis frame and cast-aluminum swingarm, along with other updates to the chassis. Both bikes also come loaded with a surprisingly high level of tech features.
We tested both the scrambler-styled Svartpilen and the Vitpilen roadster in California’s coastal Santa Monica Mountains, which was an ideal playground to toss around these nimble and grin-inducing bikes. While they’re suitable for a wide range of riders, including beginners, even the highly experienced journalists on the ride had a blast on the fun and affordable machines.
Read our 2024 Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 and Vitpilen 401 Review
2024 Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 / Vitpilen 401 Specs
- Base Price: $5,899
- Website: HusqvarnaMotorcycles.com
- Warranty: 2 yrs., unltd. miles
- Engine Type: Liquid-cooled, transverse Single, DOHC w/ 4 valves per cyl.
- Displacement: 399cc
- Bore x Stroke: 89 x 64mm
- Horsepower: 44 hp @ 8,500 rpm (factory claim)
- Torque: 28.8 lb-ft @ 7,000 rpm (factory claim)
- Transmission: 6-speed, cable-actuated slip/assist wet clutch
- Final Drive: Chain
- Wheelbase: 53.9 in.
- Rake/Trail: 24 degrees/3.7 in.
- Seat Height: 32.2 in.
- Wet Weight: 351 lb / 341 lb
- Fuel Capacity: 3.4 gal.
Gear Up
- Helmet: Arai Corsair-X
- Jacket: Joe Rocket Alliance
- Airbag Vest: Alpinestars Tech-Air 5
- Gloves: Joe Rocket Seeker
- Pants: Joe Rocket Anthem Jeans
- Boots: Joe Rocket Sonic X
