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The Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 and Vitpilen 401 have received significant updates for 2024, highlighted by their shared single-cylinder engines getting a bump in displacement from 373cc to 399cc. The 6-speed transmission has been refined, and the Easy Shift up/down quickshifter is now standard. The bikes also get a new steel trellis frame and cast-aluminum swingarm, along with other updates to the chassis. Both bikes also come loaded with a surprisingly high level of tech features.

We tested both the scrambler-styled Svartpilen and the Vitpilen roadster in California's coastal Santa Monica Mountains, which was an ideal playground to toss around these nimble and grin-inducing bikes. While they're suitable for a wide range of riders, including beginners, even the highly experienced journalists on the ride had a blast on the fun and affordable machines.

Read our 2024 Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 and Vitpilen 401 Review

2024 Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 / Vitpilen 401 Specs

• Base Price: $5,899





• Website: HusqvarnaMotorcycles.com





• Warranty: 2 yrs., unltd. miles





• Engine Type: Liquid-cooled, transverse Single, DOHC w/ 4 valves per cyl.





• Displacement: 399cc





• Bore x Stroke: 89 x 64mm





• Horsepower: 44 hp @ 8,500 rpm (factory claim)





• Torque: 28.8 lb-ft @ 7,000 rpm (factory claim)





• Transmission: 6-speed, cable-actuated slip/assist wet clutch





• Final Drive: Chain





• Wheelbase: 53.9 in.





• Rake/Trail: 24 degrees/3.7 in.





• Seat Height: 32.2 in.





• Wet Weight: 351 lb / 341 lb





• Fuel Capacity: 3.4 gal.

Gear Up

• Helmet: Arai Corsair-X





• Jacket: Joe Rocket Alliance





• Airbag Vest: Alpinestars Tech-Air 5





• Gloves: Joe Rocket Seeker





• Pants: Joe Rocket Anthem Jeans





• Boots: Joe Rocket Sonic X

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