Husqvarna Svartpilen 401

After showcasing the Svartpilen 250 at India Bike Week 2019, the plans of bringing in the larger Svartpilen 401 to India seem to have been pushed into 2021. Husqvarna India wants to establish the brand in the country with affordable options and then bring in the premium offerings later. 

Nevertheless, Husqvarna showcased the MY2020 Svartpilen 401 at EICMA. Besides new colours and updated graphics, the Svartpilen gets a 40mm longer subframe and a larger rear seat. The motor and powertrain remain unchanged. 

Powering the Svartpilen 401 is the same 373.3cc, liquid-cooled, single-cylinder motor that’s seen on the KTM 390 Duke. As a result, it’s likely to produce 43.5PS of power and 37Nm of torque. On the mechanical front, the bike employs a steel trellis frame suspended upon WP 43mm USD forks and a WP monoshock. Anchoring the bike are disc brakes at both ends paired with dual-channel ABS.

Expect the scrambler to be priced around Rs 3.1 lakh to Rs 3.3 lakh (ex-showroom).