2024 Husqvarna Svartpilen 801 – First Look
Husky’s take on the KTM 790 Duke
Husqvarna officially unveiled the new 2024 Svartpilen 801, finally bringing a replacement to the 701 that was last offered in 2020.
The Svartpilen 801 is powered by a 799cc Parallel-Twin DOHC engine, similar to the one powering the KTM 790 Duke, with Husqvarna claiming a peak output of 103 hp at 9,250 rpm and 64 lb-ft. at 8,000 rpm. Husqvarna also claims extended service intervals of 15,000 km (about 9,320 miles) and fuel economy of 52.3 mpg.
Like most members of the Pierer Mobility family, the Svartpilen’s engine is paired with a Power Assist Slipper Clutch (PASC) to maximize traction during acceleration and improve stability during hard braking. The Svartpilen 801 comes with Husqvarna’s Easy Shift as standard, enabling clutchless up and down shifts.
The electronics package includes cornering ABS, traction control, and three selectable ride modes (Street, Rain, and Sport). A fourth Dynamic mode is available as an option, as is a Dynamic Pack that includes an anti-wheelie function, cruise control, and Motor Slip Regulation which balances the throttle to compensate for excessive engine drag torque.
The 801 comes equipped with WP APEX suspension, including a compression and rebound damping adjustable fork with 5.5 inches of travel and a rear shock with adjustable preload and rebound and 5.9 inches of travel.
J.Juan supplies the braking system, with dual 300mm discs and black anodized radially-mounted four-piston calipers up front, while a two-piston floating caliper and 240 mm disc handles rear braking duties. Bosch supplies the cornering ABS, which includes a Supermoto mode that disengages rear wheel ABS.
Other features include a 5-inch TFT display with smartphone connectivity and turn-by-turn navigation, Pirelli MT60 RS tires, a 32.3-inch seat height, and a claimed weight of 399 pounds with the 3.7-gallon fuel tank empty.
The 2024 Husqvarna Svartpilen 801 arrives in dealerships in April, with a retail price of US$10,899.
2024 Husqvarna Svartpilen 801 Specifications | |
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Engine Type | Parallel-Twin, liquid-cooled fuel-injected 4-stroke, DOHC |
Displacement | 799cc |
Bore x Stroke | 88 mm x 65.7 mm |
Starter | Electric; 12V 8Ah |
Transmission | 6 Gears |
Clutch | PASC Slipper Clutch, Mechanically Operated |
Ignition | Bosch EMS with Ride-By-Wire |
Electronics | Three ride modes, cornering ABS, traction control. Optional Dynamic engine mode and Dynamic Pack with MSR, anti-wheelie and cruise control. |
Frame | Powder-coated chromium-molybdenum steel frame using the engine as a stressed element |
Front Suspension | 43mm WP APEX USD fork with adjustable rebound and compression; 5.5 inches of travel. |
Rear Suspension | WP APEX Monoshock with adjustable preload and rebound; 5.9 inches of travel. |
Front Brake | Dual J.Juan four-piston radial-mount calipers with 300mm discs |
Rear Brake | J.Juan two-piston floating caliper with 240mm disc |
ABS | Bosch cornering ABS with Supermoto ABS function |
Front Wheel | 17" five-spoke cast alloy |
Rear Wheel | 17" five-spoke cast alloy |
Front Tire | Pirelli MT60 RS |
Rear Tire | Pirelli MT60 RS |
Wheelbase | 58.1 inches |
Seat Height | 32.3 inches |
Tank Capacity | 3.7 gallons |
Weight | 399 pounds (claimed, without fuel) |
Service Intervals | 15,000 km (9,320 miles) |
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This is Husky's replacement for their Svartpilen 701. I think it looks beautiful and it has very solid specs, making use of KTM 790 Duke's engine and frame. KTM/Husqvarna were really smart to bring this model out for it really doesn't have any competition with what's currently out there for Street Tracker/Scramblers. Ducati can't compete with their 800-twin engine, only 73 hp and 48 lb-ft torque. The only other one out there is Triumph with their Scrambler 900 and 1200. Not really much to worry about with them because they both have less power, heavier, and more expensive. The Triumph Scrambler 900 runs $11,500 and the 1200 starts at $13,600. So, the Husky Svart 801 is sitting in a real nice place, and I think that it's going to be a very successful addition to their lineup.
And that’s why bikes don’t all look the same. I own a 390 ADV for what it does and, admittedly, the look has grown on me a bit but it’s still the worst looking bike I own. My others are Tiger 900 GT, Guzzi V7, Bonneville T120. I’m 66. I imagine there there is a correlation between age and how one feels about some modern bike styling. That thing KTM does extending a sort of tank shroud down and forward to the forks looks jarring to me.