2024 Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 review - did it lose the plot? |
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- Опубліковано 21 жов 2024
- The Svartpilen and Vitpilen are now divided not just by body styles but engine capacity too (for India). While Bajaj sees business sense in doing that, will the India market see any value in the Husqvarna motorcycles this time around? Watch the video to understand our perspective.
01:16 - Vitpilen and Svartpilen
03:33 - New instrumentation
03:44 - Weight
03:51 - Ground Clearance
04:56 - Riding Dynamics
07:17 - Electronics
07:27 - Tyres
10:20 - Verdict
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Yet another fabulous presentation from Rohit, as always. I somehow feel Husqvarna should bring a Norden 401 (typed before I reached the Nordan part in the video) 😄
I dunno how hard is to bring tubeless spoke wheels while beemers and kawasakis are doing it so good
Exactly my question as well...
It's expensive. That's why. Even RE hasn't brought the tubeless option yet to India. It's patented tech and very few companies have it and make it.
@@dTm259Duke already have that tech ,they use it in 390 adv international models.
@@AIRMotovlogspatents my friend. Homologation is also costly and there are no manufacturer in india for tubeless spokes.
@@ChinmayKashid yeah we all are waiting for the Tubed spokeless variant of the new Himalayan 450
Finally the manufacturers are coming to their senses in India. They need to understand spending 4L on a bike is still aspirational thing in India. So If I putting down 4 big ones on a motorcycle,I would prefer it to look like a 4 L motorcycle, substantially bigger dimensionwise than average commuter. Raxing DNA, Core Chassis electronic all is good but you cannot default on the most basic thing which is size. And there are people with 6 feet height in India like myself so I would appreciate if manufacturers starts making bikes which dont like a toy when we are riding it.
They are coming to senses slowly with New Himalayan and now Husqvarna. Hopefully others will follow the suit.
Oh, and the suspension travel is the same as the Scrambler 400X, right?
How's the mirror visibility? I heard 401 has so much vibration after certain speed. Did it get better this model of year?
How will it handle hot summers?
I am considering buying a 400cc bike but confused between Harley 440x and Svartpilen 401. I need a bike for city rides and night rides with friends. You have reviewed both the bikes which would be better for delhi heat and traffic .
Simple question
Is tubeless tyre or tube tyre ?
It comes with tube
Good review.. Its pronounced "veet" pilen. "The white arrow" in swedish 🇸🇪
can you elaborate on the offroad abs statement i dont get it do you mean duke and svartpilen have different tuning for the abs?
He means the calibration is set differently for the different set of machines just like the speed and 400x from Triumph where the speed has more progressive bite
I think in US we still have the 401 in Svart and Vitpilen. With that said. I like the seat changes, the display change. But the character and look, I prefer the older bike. It makes a tough decision.
Engine oil leakage issue is still there. It has not been sorted out even after so many months of rectification. This is so sad. Unexpected from these brands.
Really ? Never heard about this issue...
How tall are you?
hey guys when is the vit 250 review coming?
Rohit , this one at 3.4lakhs on road without alloys wont do any magic. if price correction to be done to get on road at 3 with alloys this will sell like hot cakes, the speed 400at 2.9 on road is much better proposition
That’s true. I really wanted to see this become a proper competitor to the Scrambler 400x. This definitely has the nicer engine of the two.
The comment you made on the ABS, that it's not self learning one, can you elaborate on that? Would love to learn more about that? is it a pro or con and can it be altered 2-3 years down the line?
He means the ABS needs to be calibrated after you retrofit the tyres or rim as it doesn't have the sensors to read and adjust which some of the finer machines get with more complex and expensive electronics. Just like an carburettor engine and a FI engine's air filter
I still like the rear of the older model
I´m pretty sure all the Svartpilen with the Pirelli STR tyres are tubeless even if they use spoked wheels... same thing witht the KTM Adventure 390 SW. I have seen both bikes in the dealership in Mexico.
As always a nice crisp review and yet to you have covered many aspects of the bike. Kudos. The idea of a Norden 401 is just delicious. I really thought they went with 17in fr and rear on this cos they are saving the 19in front for a Norden. I guess the brand needs to do well here for them to justify bringing it as well. But other way to look at it would be, the Adv segment is hot and there for the taking, so pushing one through will make more sense and could help boost sales for the brand. I really do hope they do and would love to see the Husq brand do well here in India.
I didn't like the tyre hugger on the older models but the compact tail and overall design definitely looked nicer. The new gen looks good too but not quite as nice.
On second thought, that tail looks ugly. The rest is fine.
I agree the first génération was the most goof looking. But the confort and practicability was not there
I dont care for the looks of the new versions, glad I bought a 2023 Svartpillen 401
The old ones where a beauty! I don't know what they messed in the new ones?
That’s what I said in the conclusion :)
It’s the “standard” placement of the rear mudguard that’s probably messing with the looks.
I think it is not right that KTM has reduced the features in this bike. Or the company should have provided these features in the form of variants.
What helmet does the host have?
I think its smk alterra with mx goggles
No alloys is v v big mistake!! They will definitely reduce the prices smtime in the future. Whatta looker though!!!! 😍
Or they might just launch the Vitpilen 401 in a few months from now
With Tube tires...for this budget..in 2024??
Yes they did
Hardly a wildchild with it..
Some how the old looks like it has more premium parts …
Pirelli tyres are gone now...now you only get apollo tires
launch #yamahaxsr155
You know what happened to Husqvarna?
Greed to sell more Happened. It used to look cool now its looking like uncle ji.
Old ones were better looking, compact & awesome.
New ones are chubby, no alloys, no Tyre hugger, No riding modes, no connectivity.
Overall it has became a buy now and regret later...😢
I've just canceled my booking. 😂
The new 250 still has alloy wheels and the old 401 always had wire spoke rims. That has not changed. The tyre hugger did not look good but the overall styling was nicer. Why do you want riding modes in a bike with this performance level? Connectivity would be nice to have to answer the phone or use navigation.
normal spammer doesnt even know svarpilen always came with spokewheel
@@medsedled Looks like you're just a couch potato. That's why you have no idea of real world usage.
Yes Svartpilen always had spoke everywhere across the globe. I live in India. And most of all do not want to get stuck on highway when touring due to a leaked tube. Fixing a tube in a random nowhere is no joke.
Alloys is my personal preference because they look good (no doubt). But at least tubeless spoke rim would have been nice.
Riding modes are best when you know that you'll be changing tyres according to requirements. Not everyone is going to use the bike for one kind of daily trips. Riding mode will help counter those issues with different tyres and ridding patterns.
Connectivity is something no one can deny is not useful. If you think what I'm asking is unjustified. Maybe you are broke or are still living in stone age.
FYI Remember: It's still a KTM inside. We expect it to be more capable. But you can continue riding your Bajaj Platina 🤣
@medsedled Looks like you're just a couch potato. That's why you have no idea of real world usage.
Yes Svartpilen always had spoke everywhere across the globe. I live in India. And most of all do not want to get stuck on highway when touring due to a leaked tube. Fixing a tube in a random nowhere is no joke.
Alloys is my personal preference because they look good (no doubt). But at least tubeless spoke rim would have been nice.
Riding modes are best when you know that you'll be changing tyres according to requirements. Not everyone is going to use the bike for one kind of daily trips. Riding mode will help counter those issues with different tyres and ridding patterns.
Connectivity is something no one can deny is not useful. If you think what I'm asking is unjustified. Maybe you are broke or are still living in stone age.
FYI Remember: It's still a KTM inside. We expect it to be more capable. But you can continue riding your Bajaj Platina 🤣
It’s a sad shame you need that front registration number plate on the front of your bikes in India. Totally spoils the look of a bike! At least I think so.