Aimed At The Young - But Where Are They? Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 Review in an Old English Town.
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- Опубліковано 30 вер 2024
- We review the new Husqvarna Svartpilen 401, which is targeting urban riders of a younger generation, but where are they?
We ride to the old town of Oakham to review this modern small capacity motorbike, and with the intention of asking a selection of young passers by whether a motorcycle like this would appeal to them, and whether they are into motorcycles... Things may not have turned out as intended!
We tested the motorcycle in town, in traffic, on country lanes and on fast roads, to get a fully rounded impression of what this motorcycle is like in all situations.
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As a Youngling, it’s a good design but the engine sounds like a bunch of bees being whacked. The Enfield is smoother and the triumph is better built. I’d choose the Guerrilla as well, specifically in the Blue Paint job.
@@suvansh29 it doesn't really, that's the loud aftermarket exhaust can
@@christopherpekel6096 Factory fitted apparently...
@@stephenmundane You can get the exhaust shown fitted as an optional extra (£600) but in stock form it has an underbelly exhaust, same as on my Svartpilen 125 (see website pics), that looks and sounds nicer. Just don't go deep wading with it.
@@Bordpie Makes sense. Since this class of motorcycle isn’t a serious off-roader, more like a Cruiser-off-roader for dirt tracks. However, the Guerrilla and the Svart being based on the respective companies ATVs makes them better suited to the dirt than the Triumph. But the Guerrilla does have a better engine than the Svartpilen.
Are you sure about the Triumph 400 being better built? What are you basing that on
It still looks like a toy to me. Because of its size not design, design is cyberpunkish, I like it.
it's actually a bit toyish indeed. I'm 192 cm tall and might not look nice on the 2020 model (which looks even smaller) but it feels perfectly fine ;). I don't feel the urge to swap it for a larger bike cause it's fun and easy to ride and sounds decent with the right exhaust.
@@bastienbernard3654 Its almost identical in size to my old Triumph Speed Triple R, in fact a its a little bigger, except the weight and hp.
@@GurrasGarage speed triple seem compact bikes too !
It’s a looker. I like its modern, retro chic. Very much Honda CB650R vibes, which is a good thing. It’s just too small. It looks like you’re riding a toy. Thank you for that visual because I’m the same size as you guys.
Like the branding but the KTM angle puts me off.
(essay alert) I own the 125cc version of this bike so I can add some detailed info on this bike and some experience riding it. The 125cc Svartpilen is identical to this bike, just without the adjustable suspension damping or lean sensitive traction control (and a smaller engine obviously), but is £1000 cheaper at £4000 new (might be a little less at some dealers). This is my first ever bike and I have been riding it for a couple of months after completing my CBT. My reasoning for buying it was the scrambler style, and it's one of the nicer 125s on the market. I use it for commuting every day to work, and I'm starting to go further afield on the weekends into the Peak District. I want to do a little greenlaning, nothing serious, maybe do some motocamping and such, so a scrambler bike was what I was after.
This is one of the only (decent, not Chinese) 125 scramblers on the market right now, although strictly speaking it's not designed for offroad (even though it has Pirelli Scorpion Rally tyres as standard) the manual states that breakdown or use offroad is not covered by warranty, nor the added breakdown cover service that comes with the bike new (and can be extended for several years as long as the bike is serviced at a Husqvarna dealer). Royal Enfield or Triumph don't make 125s for the UK so I didn't get one for my first bike lol.
If I was to pick between the Svartpilen 401, Triumph Scrambler 400X, and the Royal Enfield Guerilla as a second bike, I would probably go for the 401 as it has the most tech features for the price, and I'm already used to the 125, which rides very similarly to the 401 as it also has a very revvy engine. There is also the Husqvarna Vitpilen 401 which is the same bike just with sporty road tyres and bodywork styling, the Svartpilen is the 'Urban Scrambler' style version while the Vitpilen is the roadster style. Just a quick rundown of the features:
Adjustable lean sensitive traction control;
Adjustable lean sensitive ABS;
Switchable on/off rear ABS (supermoto mode);
Quickshifter as standard;
Adjustable RPM shift light (after the first service), has two rpm levels for flashing and solid yellow;
Customisable TFT display - 4 customisable info sections e.g. trip distance, fuel range, MPG calculated number etc, also the info on display can be made simpler or more detailed;
Tripper navigation through the app (maps are downloaded to the phone so it runs offline and is not google maps based);
Phone connectivity allowing music playlists, answering phone calls, controlling the phone app through handlebar controls;
Backlit handlebar controls (looks sexy AF at night);
Adjustable rebound and compression upside down 43mm diameter 150mm travel fork;
Adjustable rebound and preload 150mm travel rear shock, side mounted;
All LED lights;
180mm ground clearance;
820mm seat height (I'm 5'9 with a 29'' inseam and fit it fine);
13.5l fuel tank, on the 125 this gives a big range, I have done over 400 miles on a tank once (around 100-110 mpg average on 125cc);
Customisable speed limiter, (this is really mainly useful on the 125 when learning, not sure where else it would be used);
44hp on the 401, 14.5hp on the 125;
159kg (401), 151kg (125) dry weight;
17'' Pirelli Scorpion Rally tyres;
Electronic immobiliser;
Husqvarna Mobility Service, essentially breakdown cover that comes with the bike.
In terms of technical specs, the Svartpilen 401 wins hands down between these three bikes, except the Guerilla can have a GPS map display on the TFT while the Svartpilen only has tripper directions. Stats on paper don't always translate to the best overall bike though, and personal taste with how the bikes looks. Personally I like the Svartpilen the most out of the three (note the exhaust fitted in this video is a £600 extra, and the stock underbelly exhaust looks and sounds better imo) but I agree it could be improved with a tail tidy (£272 extra for the Husqvarna one, yes the official parts are expensive).
The thing is I would probably not buy any of these bikes for my second bike, personally I am looking at the Royal Enfield Scram 411, or hopefully the Scram 440 which is an improved version of that bike rumoured to release around January. I actually don't want any of this tech on my next bike at all lol. I want something simple that I can maintain and service myself; neither the Guerilla, 400X or Svartpilen fit that criteria. I mainly got the 125 Svartpilen because it's one of the nicer 125s, but I will probably sell it within the year.
Hang on Darcy, aren't you a young person?
Yes I am haha
Unusual styling, like an arrow perhaps? Svartpilen is Swedish for Black Arrow, so I guess those strange wings around the fuel cap are the flights of the arrow. Husqvarna has a Vitpilen too, I suppose even non-scandinavians can guess what that means.
Marmite bike, I think it looks like a child's toy. But it's certainly different
I had the 2019 model as my first bike (before it got stolen 😢). Mine had an Akrapovic exhast, it got rid of the tinny sound and gave it a much deeper tone. I had a lot of fun and used it to commute upto Bedford from London everyday with ease on some back lanes when I felt like having some fun!
I got a fair bit of attention and questions from non-bikers more than bikers surprisingly. The newer models seem to add more and more that I'm not liking. I'll leaning towards the Royal Enfield as my next bike, as I have a much shorter commute to work, but I also dont want it getting stolen again 😅
It's not that young people aren't into bikes I think it's to do with the price of getting your licence. They need there car license first and that costs a fortune so a bike licence takes the back burner . How many mods do you need to ride a bike now . What a load of bollocks. It's never been so difficult to past your test now and it costs a packet but driving in general is going down in standards big time so it's not Improving things it's just designed to rip you off . Everything now costs a fortune. Feel sorry for young people who just want to past there test . They can't afford it so they just steal bikes now . Loads of stolen bikes getting ridden around Leeds now . The system dos not work . Make motorcycling cheap like it use to be .
I’m 60 and I bought one 18 months ago. Why? I was looking for a scrambler style bike to commute 30 miles on mway and A roads and through a northern City. For the money (£4,750 at the time) the specs (40 hp, 170 kg, adjustable suspension all round, back lit switches, quick shifter, scorpion tyres) there was nothing to compete against it. Yes it’s been severely beaten by the ugly stick but I like quirky and riding it, I don’t have to look at it. Yes it has tubed tyres, but I am not going to tour on it and come on - how often do you get a puncture? That’s what the AA/RAC is for anyway!
Is it just me or is anybody else wondering why there isn' a 400 bike with shaft drive. I don't want a huge bike but I find chain maintenence is just drudgery.
A) weight
B) price
Not seen a small shaft drive, and I can't recall any smaller than 500cc even when they were popular. But the new CFMOTO CLC450 is belt drive, if that helps.
The potential younger riders are scratching their heads,wondering how they can A-afford to get through the test and B-how do we afford the silly bike prices and insurance costs?😂
It does'nt sound good..😢 good vlog..
This is the weirdest chainsaw I have ever seen. Sounds right, though, like a chainsaw. On a more serious note, the design is weird, but not unappealing, I like it, somehow.
I find it strange you say there is no young riders. I'm from Norway, and here bikes is popular among the teens. Perhaps it is because we have a bit different way to the license. Here you can start driving a 125cc at 15 years old, with a L vest with a older rider. Then on your own at 16. And A2 at 18, and A at 20. To upgrade the license one class it's pretty easy.
So many teens choose motorcycle, cuz it's the only way to get around from 15-18. Except a moped that is slower than a bicycle.
I get the feeling Triumph Speed 400 is just as snappy and fast, but looks a bit more classic.
The Vitpilen 701 was my first modern motorcycle after riding vintage Hondas for my three previous bikes and it was like night and day, light-years better than the Nighthawk 650SC, CX500 and CL360 that I owned before it.
As far as the functionality of it's gas tank, it was the perfect fit for my legs and made squeezing the tank far more natural than a traditional teardrop tank ever did for me. It definitely serves a performance function to match the looks.
As far as the three you've mentioned, it's a toss up between a 'pilen 401 and a Triumph Speed 400 followed by the Enfield. I just prefer a more engaging ride and that's not something any Enfield I've ridden has delivered for me.
I think I'm young - but my birthdate says something else.
I bought the Speed 400 two months ago. I had al tol of testrides, just to make a good choice. Hunter 350, Vitpilen 401 (old version from 2023) ... but I my opinion, the Speed has won !
I like the style of the Husquarna, but the riding poition is a shame, the sound and behavior of the engine too.
The Hunter looks great, but 20 horsepower are not enough for my daily riding ways.
Now I'm gooing for a testride to a RE dealer next days. I ope tind out, what the Guerilla 450 is like.
Only a mother could love it, but at my age it’s not aimed at me. It’s the Triumph for me.
Sounds like a 125 with the baffle removed 😟
There's actually a lot of young bike fans, the problem is in this economy we can't afford to buy any of em 😂
1:45 sir, this is the mounting point for the magnetic tank bag which you can buy from Husqvarna. When I bought the bike I had the same thoughts but with the bag it makes so much sense. Clever design in my opinion but only If you have the bag ofc.
This has to be one of the worst sounding "aftermarket" exhausts (even though they sell if officially at Husqvarna) i have ever heard.
Like a rusty old can. Even stock sounds a lot better.
I purchased this bike after a long test ride on the Triumph 400x and Mew Himalayan. I got the 401 for £4990. It was cheaper, faster, lighter and had much better suspension than both of those bikes. I was blown away how much better it was than the other two as I had fully committed in my mind to the Triumph. It does sound rubbish though and the looks are marmite. I also loved the quick shifter which was essentially a free extra compared to the other two. So far I am loving the bike and at 47 I am oldish and I down sized 😂
The KTM engine is fantastic. I have a MK2 Duke 390. I much prefer the Svartpilen styling. Isn't the thing on the tank some kind of tank rack? My 390 has quite a lot of low-down shove. It will pull top gear from 3,000 rpm, albeit slowly. The swingarm looks like the KTM's. If the Svartpilen's tyres are tubed, that's a big minus. Enough to cancel my interest, although the smooth throttle sounds like an improvement on the Duke.
I like the look of the Guerrilla, I suppose, but I am not an RE man.
Great jacket, Darcy. What is it, please?
Good review, chaps.
I personally love the more clean modern styling. My first bike was a Svartpilen 125cc and I absolutely loved that bike. The stock exhaust is disappointing, you need an aftermarket rear can to hear it sing. That funny plastic part over the fuel cap is an attachment for the tank pad. I wish they came without it and it was an optional extra.
I definitely think the bike looks divide opinions, I personally love its originality.
Solid review as always 👌
It’s all plastic and sounds like lawn mowers this one doesn’t float my boat
apparently KTM engines in general don't sound that inspiring.
Seeing these bikes up close, l was very impressed. For where l live abroad, amidst tight rural mountain twisties, 400-700cc is the sweetspot. Would l get one of these? Maybe, it would be on my list, although probably the next model up in size.
In my opinion, Husqvarna have simply gone and destroyed a perfect motorcycle with their latest Svartpilen generation. The 2020 was a downgrade on the original Svart but this... is just annoying. Especially now that this niche is full of competition, which was certainly not the case 6 years ago.
I've been riding my 2018 401 for three years now and don't reckon I'll sell it anytime soon - I love this toy to bits. Yes, I am on the lookout for a second bike, but that will certainly not be replacing my Svart; just adding to the stable. Why not? Well because the old Svart is just a proper scrambler, both on and off road; looks and sounds the part; and is super agile. The new 401 looks ridiculous, and the 801 just can't seem to make its up mind at all on what it is. For a while, I was considering trading up to a 2024 801 until I test rode one... I can absolutely understand what people don't like about current Svarts, and all I can say is that newer does not necessarily mean better.
It's all plastic and sounds like lawn mower this one doesn't float my boat
So they say that people are taller and taller but bikes are still being made for people who lived 100yrs ago... people in europe and usa are not 160cm dwarfs.. we are 190cm tall and there are a lot of us
Sounds like the KTM 390... A fishing boat
I bought the previous model as a returning ride after a 30-year break from riding & found the Vitpilen/Svartpilen to be a a brilliant stepping stone on the way back to full sized bikes. I loved the "cafe racer from the future" look of the Vitpilen, the light weight, the quality components & the easy of riding. I now have a Triumph Thruxton, however, if I had to restart gain, I'd probably buy another Vitpilen/Svartpilen rather than Japanese bike or some antiquated alternative but I'd also look at the Triumph 400s.
I like it, but why did they cut the wings off? 😂
At 71 I guess I'm not young, but have preordered my burial package. A lady friend said I'm not preparing for death but now can live and ride with no worries. I like the bikes style but not crazy about the sound. Now owning 5 bikes and riding each of them keeps me young., and I'm only guessing that a good portion of your followers are over 50. I'm sure the casket comment wasn't serious, and I'm still subscibed, but I think it was a👎👎 comment. As one "ages", we get more sensitive to these comments. 😱😱
In the EU Svartpilen 401 is considerably cheaper than the Triumph and the Royal Enfield. Husquarna wins without contest.
Previous model Svartpilen 401 had much better looks and also the Svartpilen 701 looks better than the new 801,new ones are very cfmoto ish
I am one of the “young people” (I’m 26) that is really interested in this bike. It’s taking me a while to get my license and all but one day when I do hopefully get a bike this is on the top of my list.
When I first found this bike I did think “oh man, Mr. Darcy and the Old Man are not going to like this” 😂
As a rider of 1000+ cc bikes I must say I also have a 21 plate version of this. It's nippy as feck and light as a ants knacker. Perfect for commuting whilst also able to ride motorway speeds. I've been riding for years. Love it. Paid 2,750 poundage for a bike with 3500 miles. Noice! I love it when someone says " it's easy to ride", if you can ride, they're all easy to ride once you've had a go and got used to it. Nice vid by the way. Maybe try some road trips...
Looks much better proportioned than the previous generation svartpilen and vitpilens. I might've considered it if I didn't already have a Himalayan
Another great video.
I'm not in the market for a smaller bike nor am I a young person at 58, but I think this is a more attractive option than the Triumph or the Royal Enfield.
I disagree with the Old Man: I consider styling to be an imporant factor to a bike's appeal, and if we didn't have these bold new designs, every bike would still look like every bike that came out between the last two world wars.
In particular, the stubby tail with the back-reaching fender and the tank projections give the Svartpillen a crouched, forward-leaning stance - like a cat ready to pounce.
In comparison, the Triumph and Guerilla look toy-like and cartoon-esque to me.
I say I'm not in the market, but who knows what a test ride might do...?
Thanks guys!
Man a comparison with all 3 would be sick! This, the guerilla and speed 400
4:59 I think the only problem is that you guys (me included being 6'3) look a bit too big for the bike aesthetically. I love Vitpilen 401 even more, especially with that cool cafe racer style going but it just seems too small for taller riders sadly
Definitely a small ride!
I drove the KTM that has got the same engine - feels like a 125 and the engine sound is terrible. Don't like it.
I’d choose the Husky Svartpilen 7 days a week and twice on Sunday. The Triumph and the Royal Enfield come nowhere near the features the Svartpilen offers to save a young an potentially inexperienced rider, like cornering ABS and lean-angle sensitive traction control (if I’m not mistaken). Then there are the quickshifter and the great TFT display. No brainer provided you are OK with the design.
Not sure we agree with you on the safety features. This bike encourages you to ride it fast, at the top end of the rpm, which puts you in a more potentially dangerous situation. At speed, it is very twitchy and unstable. The quickshifter also encourages faster riding, and reduces rider skill and engagement 👍🏼
@@MrDarcy-OlMan fair point. I am a re-starter after 15 years and a bad early accident and this was one of the bikes I’ve short-listed because it has cornering ABS and traction control (which only still surprisingly few bikes have in the sub-10-12k price class) to save me from crashing if I happen to instinctly panic-brake mid-corner. I’ve tested it and I did not encourage me specifically to ride fast or rev it high, but I’m also not in my twenties any more so I may not be a representative sample. :)
@@MrDarcy-OlMan At speed, it is very twitchy and unstable... I own it and its not twitchy and unstable.. are you sure you tried the 2024 model?
Four years ago, I took a test ride on this bike. I was quite fun going around town. Looks is very unique. Full on Neo-retro styling which is quite unique. However, it lacked character for me and I bought a Royal Enfield Continental GT535 (used), which I still enjoy every ride with it today.
Simple. In a classic design and mechanically.
If you'll find one to test ride it will be one of the most things I want to see your thoughts of.
Interesting bike that 535. Under 600cc so not £117 road tax. Only 29hp Air cooled and just 2 valves per cylinder but it does Make that horsepower at 5100rpm so very low RPM, that's actually something i like. And the styling of the bike looks really good love the shape of the tank.
@chrishart8548 If you'll get the chance you have to test ride it. Very fun and quirky bike
The black thing around the tank is to fit an oem tank bag.
6:50 hahahha. it got me.
Looks a pig to work on for the home mechanic...
Husqvarna Fart Villain. I think this should answer your question.
Looks great but sounds like a 125
It's aimed at the sub 5'10" market
I do like the looks of the previous 401 more than this new one. I already made my decision and for me it will be the scram 411. Like the old stuff and can't get used to the looks of the guerrilla and the 400x is above budget. Or I have to sell my Suzuki VL800, but like that to much to get rid of.
Nice videos guys!
The centre console is weird 😕
That is one COOL BIKE!!!!!
I don't think you mentioned it has an aftermarket can, it doesnt have to sound like this
Another informative and interesting review. Appreciate the humour and sarcasm and as someone who is not a young chap (but is not waiting to order his coffin) I would choose this over the RE and Triumph. Aesthetically, it suited the Ol' Man more than Mr Darcy so I'm in total opposition to you on that point. Keep up the great work.
I have this 2024 401 Svartpilen and it's a lovely bike imo. It looks great have plenty of power for such a small engine. I ride it on both street and dirt roads. I downgraded from a Speed Triple R, its more fun riding a slow bike fast than a fast bike slow 😁I'm definitely not a beginner, more a senior 😉
I think so many people are going towards smaller bikes now. Bikes just aren't fast like they used to be. An electric car is faster than most bikes now off the line. It's just about being on 2 wheels and having fun now and that doesn't require the power or the cost. Having a 1000cc bike now is really just a flex at this point.
my wife (who I'm trying to convince to get her motorcycle license) prefers the look of the svartpilen 401 because it looks like a 'tough toy' as she puts it
I had a new Husqvarna SM610 in the early 2000,s and what a great bike it was. In looks and performance, now I think Husqvarna have lost their way 🤔
I remember them. A ktm 640 lc was the competition at the time did the 610 also have the kick start on the left ?
I kinda like the way it looks. When i was with my daughter shopping for her first road bike at 16 she liked this and the duke 390. She eventually went with the duke 390. Either way both were good beginner bikes. Shes 20 now and has a sv650x.
So she could ride a 390 at 16 ? In the uk it's a 49cc at 16 then a 125cc for 17 and 18. And then an A2 bike (47hp) for 19 and 20. Then a unlimited size bike after 21 provided you did them all in this order. And a test at every milestone.
I think the 2023 model was better looking. Controversial?
No , it's a fact the previous one is a future classic in the design department, I have one and I love it
@@93mlo a lovely bike, was on my shortlist for my 1st bike. Excellent choice.
Svart-pilen = Black-arrow ….Great to watch your videos again after a break due to career change.😊
However the design is definitely not timeless on this one….
Hey 👋 great to have you back 👍🏼
I like the looks of the bike but haven't seen one at the dealership to check out in person.
Does not sounds very nice, I did a test drive and did not like anything. Ugly, not very practical, expensive and too rev hungry. So bought the Speed 400 which is very relaxed to drive. They better put a normal tank on it and redo the mapping, other exhaust and a more uplifting colour.
Shame you can't have the TFT from the KTM on the triumph. Would rather the triumph had normal gauges that what it does have
@@chrishart8548 I am OK with the dashboard on the Speed 400, it is a bit less than on my Trident but it works for me.
Why does it sound like someone shaking a bag of spanners? Aesthetics are subjective and younger riders may like the cartoonish looks but FFS it sounds like it’s about to wear out any minute. What’s the service interval? 100 miles?
We put that theory to the test about what young people think of the Vitpilen and it was interesting what they said! Definitely worth a watch 👍🏼👍🏼
Not sure about service intervals, it may say about that on their website 😊
In a world with used HD sportsters, bonnevilles, and the new REs… this bike makes about as much sense as udders on a lizard
True
So i'm not a youngling (31) but I actually own a Svartpilen 125 as a 22 plate, where the number plate has a strange mudguard combination and the bike looks a little more naked. I love it, you can't find a better looking 125 and I get countless compliments on it from other bikers when I expect to get poked fun at instead. That said, when it comes to upgrading after my test, I'd be looking towards the Triumph Speed 400 over this. I'm not going to be hairing it around places so I want that character that a modern classic provides - the pricetag a useful thing too. This just feels like it's trying to be a bit much, I like a big headlight but find the large lens and screen combo a bit garish and like the Ol man says, the rear end clashes with the number plate extension. Bike could sound better too, I can look past it on a 125 (as it's technically a hairdryer) but you need to step up the game once the cc increases and I feel like Husqvarna could do a little better here. Love the display and the metallic naked look but not for me!
That plastic shark fin thing is probably good for strapping a tank bag to.
Reliability of the engine long term has a bit of a question mark as its a KTM lump and they have had several issues especially regarding oil feed to the crank….
Decent looking lawnmover!
Overstyled and it sounds like a lawnmower. A clear dislike
Doesn't have the original exhaust.
Apparently the yellow flashing is to do with the engine's run in period, so you should be changing gear when it flashes. Pretty sure it goes away after the first service, and then it'll only flash at redline
Test rode one, hated it, preferrred the little RE hunter and loved the Triumph speed 400
Very good bike and the video and NGL, your video made me interested again in his bike though I have already test ridden it
I could live with the looks even though I lean more towards classic looking bikes…. But the sound is gopping. Enfield have really nailed the sound on their bikes even the little engines. Great video.
Apparently you can change the RPM when the dash turn yellow once the bike hits 600 miles. Presumably it's intended to encourage you to limit RPM during the break-in period.
I owned the previous generation 401 and sadly I have to say it was the worst bike I’ve ever owned. Completely unreliable and in the end the dealer agreed to take the bike back with a full refund. From my experience, I’d stay well clear of Husqvarna.
I have one 2023 no problems yet, what problems did you have with it?
Hi, the bike was fine for the first few hundred miles and then it started cutting out unexpectedly, usually when changing down from 4th to 3rd gear. The bike went back and forward to the dealer, each time they thought they’d resolved the issue but after a few miles it would happen again. In the end they gave up and gave me my money back.
That plastic bit around the tank cap is fir the small travel bag they offer. Yes, you need to buy the bag separately...
At least the Vitpilen doesn't have it.
you can remove it very very easy in a couple of minutes, if you don't like the looks or don't have the tankbag.
Just FYI the official Husqvarna Tankbag that's specifically designed to fit that plastic bit (if you look carefully it actually has 3 metal plates incorporated in it as you can't magnetise to the plastic bodywork) costs £181. Yes official Husqvarna parts cost a lot.
Ever thought about KTM's cheese cam issues may affect these bikes as well plus service costs? I have been interested in Vitpillen/Svartpillen for a long time but added a classic350 next to my Griso eventually.
I'd probably prefer the Scram411 design a lot more I think Pierre Terblance did a great job on it and altough it is more Lego style it seems like a better unit over the Guerilla. The Scram would have been a nice bike with water cooling. And it's big.
Is it a bird ?is it a plane ? is it a tractor?
No it’s a Husqvarna.
While I ride a Triumph and do like the looks of a Speed 400. It’s looks to me like a completely budget down Street twin, what it is but it mismatches. KTM/Huskie, I don’t like the styling. So for me, I would go with that new Royal Enfield, thing looks amazing!
Love the vids and watch them all!
I wouldn't get any of them.... at this price point I'd get a dual bike like a CRF or Beta Alp. Or I'd spend a bit more and get a CL 500.
I don’t prefer anything on that bike to a KTM and don’t understand the point of it. And I don’t prefer the KTM to some other, ok, many other, options. Riding them is nothing special, not terrible or anything, just not something to overcome to other parts and bit and features I do not prefer. They’re fine, I just don’t prefer them. And I prefer to own things I prefer. So. Nah, sorry, can’t see any reason to ask Santa for one of these.
You guys gotta review the scout bobber soon if you can. I’m torn between that and the triumph bobber (seen your review on that already, which was useful) and would really love to see both of your opinions on it. But as always great vid and keep smashing it, cheers from down under! 👍
You could ask a blind person!
Still the same answer....ugly as!😂
Safe rides you pair...🏍🍻🤙
Compared to the previous model, the appearance of the rear has been improved somewhat by the addition of the fender. The previous bracket for the license plate did not visually connect with the rest of the motorcycle. Otherwise, the rest of the questionable design has been retained. And then there's that terrible engine sound. At best, I would accept this motorcycle as a gift, never ride it and sell it straight away.
they have tried to get the neo retro market that dont want ktm duke or enfield, something modern with scandinavian roots but failed miserably in india due to low practicality and high price
Looks slightly similar to my cb300r, but if i had to pick another bike id probably go with the triumph.
Sorry guy's first off I'll put it out there I am an old fogey but I have taste and this baby isn't it , I see nothing I like about this bike which is rare for me but hey just my opinion give me a Gorilla or a Speed 400 any day ugly is ugly no matter how old you are 🤣👍
First of all I am biased. Husqvarna blood runs through my veins. I would think that the WP suspension and the after market style pipe add some value. I would be interested to know the weight. As far as style, it is as far from Classic as you can get. If you don't want to look old this might be a good choice. Credit to all 3 brands for providing great bikes. Where I live half the population is also waiting for their Casket. What a great line. I think I will use it.
Not exactly my cup of tea, obviously...
But my 👍as well as comment are well deserved for your restless work, lads!
It was all going well until 13:37 then got completely out classed! 😂
Sounds like a bag full of bolts and it's styling to me is naff plus it's KTM underpinnings mean i wouldn't touch it with a barge pole.
I thought they just made leaf blowers
That’s not the best looking bike but I’m old. It would have to be the Triumph speed 400 for me every time 👍
I like it, and had a ktm 390 so know there great fun to ride. But I think I'll opt for the triumph just as I feel like the design is more timeless
here for the party
Why my 401 has a underbelly exhaust and this one doesn't