Great to have Martin back as a journalist. All the stuff you want to know, with considered opinions placing the bike in the wider context and giving a strong sense of how it feels to ride. Thank you!
I like my modern classics but I think this is an extremely handsome bike with modern touches in the right places. I particularly love the shape of the tank. I realise it’s the one part that has divided people into two camps. I am rather tempted to check it out. Great review thanks.
great video, thank you very much for your sense of feedback on this bike, I had exactly the same feelings when I tried it. So I bought it, without dynamics or regulator we will see later ✌️(south of France)
Your review and commentary has me wanting to buy this motorcycle. The motorcycle has a great deal to do with that of course and here the price is $NZ 16,799.00 + ORC. That in comparison to a HD sportster size M/c is excellent IMHO. I wont be rushing in and no information was available regarding the dynamic package online. With just over 100HP and a high ground clearance this is a formidble machine capable surely of everything a road and occasional slick off road rider can require. You really have sold me on it but the dollar is a pretty tight at present coming through the financial squeeze of covid inspired price spike across everything. I think I'm in love again!
I wanted a Husqvarna 901, I bought a Yamaha Tracer9 GT+ Why? My local Husqvarna/KTM dealership made me a derogatory offer for my bike and wouldn't budge. My local Yamaha dealer offered me £2900 more than £3500 the Husqvarna/KTM dealer offered me, so yes, that is a lot of money to me at least. Am I happy? Oh yes! The Tracer 9 GT+ is phenomenal, so a big "thank you" Husqvarna/KTM dealer.
You made the right choice IMO anyway, better in Everyway, looks notwithstanding as that is always subjective. But Reliability, comfort, dealer support, ergos' and major service intervals The tracer wins hands down. It his the best "allrounder" motorcycle one could own in almost every way IMO. Tiger 900 included.
Fair review. I bought mine 2 days ago and have ridden 300km (edit not 30000km) so far. I must say I love it! The suspension and the motor is great. The ride position is a little more aggressive than I thought it would be. Don’t agree about the gearbox, mine feels smooth. The only things that bothers me are that the dynamic mode isn’t included, not even the first 1000km = can’t power wheelie. The Bluetooth connectivity isn’t working as it should either, can’t connect the intercom and can’t make calls, so kinda pointless function.
@yohanyonsson You must have to have a Chinese cell phone? Riding 300 hours distance of endurance testing in two days (check your comment?) has me bowing to you as I type this. With the laptop on the floor for perspective , you are clearly the uncontested GOD of motorcycle riders. I would tip my hat sir, but this crash helmet is firmly excluding my fingers from the rim of my hat !! No dynamic included really is short changing the consumer on essential feature. I am considering joining your ranks altho no way will I ever reach 30000 miles in a pair of days , perhaps a couple of years Eh?!
@@jackrichards1863Freaking hilarious! 😂 I have ridden 300km. I have the latest IPhone (IPhone 15 Max Pro). The bike displays songs played, but I can’t make calls, check my contacts and so on. The diaper number is displayed but not the contact info. Might be a setting I have missed but it’s a little annoying.
Greetings Mufga. Great review. Gsxs1000s or kawasaki z900 rs can be had for similar money. Lovely machine but not sure about the reliability of ktm group engines/ electrics. Time will tell. Do we know how well the 790 duke has performed for build and reliability? Looked like great fun btw! Conall, 😂
The first 790 Dukes did have a few issues - I seem to remember hearing/reading about coolant leaks, warped discs, switchgear and electrics being the weakpoints. More recently some owners have discovered camshaft issues with 790 motors. Time will tell whether they've been addressed. If it offers any peace of mind, Husky now extend the standard warranty from 2 to 4 years, so long as you get your bike serviced at an official dealer.
I think the gearbox will loosen up a bit in time. Mine did on my 790 Duke. Full throttle is more comparible with the MT07, not this one. Well, they are at the same pricelevel. But otherwise the 801 is superior. And I can see there are already comments from non KTM owners on camshafts. Keyboard warriors who wants to appear as if they are clever. Ignore them!
I had the XSR700 (Mt07 in different clothes) for a few weeks before I got the 801. The 801 blows it away in every aspects, especially regarding suspension and power delivery. The xsr700 is very much on/off when it comes to power delivery, the 801 is smooooth.
@bennetsbikesocial did you get any time on a highway with this bike? I currently own a Svartpilen 401, and am considering on of these for an upgrade, so I wonder if/how much better this one would be. Obviously there are many upgrades here, plus more power and weight, so I expect that to be a big improvement. My one issue with the 401, however is that with its lack of any fairings, and being as light weight as it is, it feels sketchy to ride on highways when I have to do that. I feel like I’m being battered by the air on my chest and helmet, and then generally blown around by trucks passing me and so on. How did the 801 feel in that regard?
I just traded my 401 Svart for the 801. It’s like trading in a moped for a motorcycle. I loved the 401 but as you say, speed up and it gets sketchy. The 801 is very stable @ 120km/h, felt like I was being blown off on the 401 at high speeds when it was windy. Go for it! The 801 is a fantastic bike! Bigger than the 401 as well.
The Street Triple 765 RS is stiffer, sportier, sharper and more focused, closer to a naked sportsbike. The Svartpilen is softer, more laid-back, and I think more versatile as a result.
Great to have Martin back as a journalist. All the stuff you want to know, with considered opinions placing the bike in the wider context and giving a strong sense of how it feels to ride. Thank you!
I like my modern classics but I think this is an extremely handsome bike with modern touches in the right places. I particularly love the shape of the tank. I realise it’s the one part that has divided people into two camps. I am rather tempted to check it out. Great review thanks.
Comprehensive well-paced review thank you. Love these Huskies 👍🏼
Let us hope the KTM chocolate cams of the 790 have been fixed once and for all. It's a nice Roadster for sure.
They haven't. KTM has barely acknowledged the MASSIVE problem, let alone addressed it.
great video, thank you very much for your sense of feedback on this bike, I had exactly the same feelings when I tried it. So I bought it, without dynamics or regulator we will see later ✌️(south of France)
Your review and commentary has me wanting to buy this motorcycle. The motorcycle has a great deal to do with that of course and here the price is $NZ 16,799.00 + ORC. That in comparison to a HD sportster size M/c is excellent IMHO. I wont be rushing in and no information was available regarding the dynamic package online. With just over 100HP and a high ground clearance this is a formidble machine capable surely of everything a road and occasional slick off road rider can require. You really have sold me on it but the dollar is a pretty tight at present coming through the financial squeeze of covid inspired price spike across everything. I think I'm in love again!
I wanted a Husqvarna 901, I bought a Yamaha Tracer9 GT+ Why? My local Husqvarna/KTM dealership made me a derogatory offer for my bike and wouldn't budge. My local Yamaha dealer offered me £2900 more than £3500 the Husqvarna/KTM dealer offered me, so yes, that is a lot of money to me at least. Am I happy? Oh yes! The Tracer 9 GT+ is phenomenal, so a big "thank you" Husqvarna/KTM dealer.
Always good to walk away from a lousy deal.😊
You made the right choice IMO anyway, better in Everyway, looks notwithstanding as that is always subjective. But Reliability, comfort, dealer support, ergos' and major service intervals The tracer wins hands down. It his the best "allrounder" motorcycle one could own in almost every way IMO. Tiger 900 included.
That's a lot of money to anyone that isn't rich. Even if you make $150,000 a year, that's a week's wages
You present very well. Good review.
When do we get spoke wheels?
Fair review. I bought mine 2 days ago and have ridden 300km (edit not 30000km) so far. I must say I love it! The suspension and the motor is great. The ride position is a little more aggressive than I thought it would be. Don’t agree about the gearbox, mine feels smooth. The only things that bothers me are that the dynamic mode isn’t included, not even the first 1000km = can’t power wheelie. The Bluetooth connectivity isn’t working as it should either, can’t connect the intercom and can’t make calls, so kinda pointless function.
@yohanyonsson You must have to have a Chinese cell phone? Riding 300 hours distance of endurance testing in two days (check your comment?) has me bowing to you as I type this. With the laptop on the floor for perspective , you are clearly the uncontested GOD of motorcycle riders. I would tip my hat sir, but this crash helmet is firmly excluding my fingers from the rim of my hat !! No dynamic included really is short changing the consumer on essential feature. I am considering joining your ranks altho no way will I ever reach 30000 miles in a pair of days , perhaps a couple of years Eh?!
625km/hr for 48 hours. Incredible. 😂
@@jackrichards1863Freaking hilarious! 😂 I have ridden 300km. I have the latest IPhone (IPhone 15 Max Pro). The bike displays songs played, but I can’t make calls, check my contacts and so on. The diaper number is displayed but not the contact info. Might be a setting I have missed but it’s a little annoying.
I got the Phone sorted. Had to approve “import contacts” in my phones Bluetooth settings.
@@yohanyonsson designed to obtain all the personal data possible in order to be your servant. Who made who eh?😁
Great review. Thank you. Interesting bike.
Nice review of 801Hsqvrna Svtpln
Greetings Mufga. Great review. Gsxs1000s or kawasaki z900 rs can be had for similar money. Lovely machine but not sure about the reliability of ktm group engines/ electrics. Time will tell. Do we know how well the 790 duke has performed for build and reliability? Looked like great fun btw! Conall, 😂
The first 790 Dukes did have a few issues - I seem to remember hearing/reading about coolant leaks, warped discs, switchgear and electrics being the weakpoints. More recently some owners have discovered camshaft issues with 790 motors. Time will tell whether they've been addressed. If it offers any peace of mind, Husky now extend the standard warranty from 2 to 4 years, so long as you get your bike serviced at an official dealer.
Love the husky content. Great video
Does it come in a box for home assembly?
Great comprehensive review. Butt......how was the seat comfort? 😊
I’ll get back to you after 2-3 hours😢
Nice review. I wish you guys would use backpack mics to pick up the engine sound though.
I think the gearbox will loosen up a bit in time. Mine did on my 790 Duke.
Full throttle is more comparible with the MT07, not this one. Well, they are at the same pricelevel. But otherwise the 801 is superior.
And I can see there are already comments from non KTM owners on camshafts. Keyboard warriors who wants to appear as if they are clever. Ignore them!
I own a 1290S (zero issues), sunshine, but my mate had the choc cams on his 790.
I had the XSR700 (Mt07 in different clothes) for a few weeks before I got the 801. The 801 blows it away in every aspects, especially regarding suspension and power delivery. The xsr700 is very much on/off when it comes to power delivery, the 801 is smooooth.
@bennetsbikesocial did you get any time on a highway with this bike?
I currently own a Svartpilen 401, and am considering on of these for an upgrade, so I wonder if/how much better this one would be. Obviously there are many upgrades here, plus more power and weight, so I expect that to be a big improvement. My one issue with the 401, however is that with its lack of any fairings, and being as light weight as it is, it feels sketchy to ride on highways when I have to do that. I feel like I’m being battered by the air on my chest and helmet, and then generally blown around by trucks passing me and so on. How did the 801 feel in that regard?
I just traded my 401 Svart for the 801. It’s like trading in a moped for a motorcycle. I loved the 401 but as you say, speed up and it gets sketchy. The 801 is very stable @ 120km/h, felt like I was being blown off on the 401 at high speeds when it was windy. Go for it! The 801 is a fantastic bike! Bigger than the 401 as well.
We didn't do much highway, no, but I think an 801 will feel much more solid, stable and give you a lot more confidence at motorway speeds than a 401.
Can't wait to get mein ❤❤
By the way. There are 3 different display settings. One showing everything, one with favorite info displayed and one with only speed, gear and revs.
Yes, indeed - I spent most of the ride in Dynamic mode, which has a rather busy display as default. But other modes do have simpler layouts.
@@Mufga81 You can choose display settings regardless of ride mode. Those settings are not connected to each other.
Hmmmm it’s a visual exercise but I would put my money down on a Yam XSR 900 coz its better in every way except looks in my opinion…
Chinese/Austrian and £11,000. I'll give that one a miss.
What's it like compared to the Street Triple?
The Street Triple 765 RS is stiffer, sportier, sharper and more focused, closer to a naked sportsbike. The Svartpilen is softer, more laid-back, and I think more versatile as a result.
I would call it a U.A.M. - urban assault motorbike!
I can see the functional shapes, especially the shape of the tank, but as a whole I find it rather ugly. It hurts the eye.
So the new uglyduckling from Husqvarna with the unreliable of the KTM Engine (camshaft) I don`t get this, maybe I am too old ?
It’s overpriced
You can’t afford get a cb350
Husqvarna have done well to make the styling so modern and individual and then ruined it all by using mirrors from a 1960s BSA. Shame.
IKeaTM
WTF is with the radiator?? That single detail kills any interest.
It's build in China?
The motor is made in China, by CFMoto. It's then shipped to Austria where the rest of the bike is built.
@@Mufga81 the whole bike is made by CFMoto.
All it needs is spoke wheels, and I better price...
Get the 701 SM and live a little,🤪
Hmmm...Sounds like a lawn mower & design is unappealing IMO
Made in the China Freight Moto factory.