Vulcan Drifter Riders

For 2027, a new Svartpilen (Swedish for "black arrow") will be offered with a unique color scheme and electronic rider aids fitted as standard. The 2027 Husqvarna Svartpilen 801 SE arrives to dealerships in the spring of 2026. 

The SE model features with green accents, including a dark green fuel tank and front fender, contrasting the regular Svartpilen 801's color scheme of black and silver. Standard equipment includes cruise control and Easy Shift, Husqvarna's up/down quickshifter, which are optional on the base model. 

Other than the unique color and added rider aids, the SE is the same as the Svartpilen 801 that was updated for 2024. It's powered by a 799cc LC8c parallel-Twin that's also used in the KTM 790 Duke and 790 Adventure. The engine makes 105 hp at 9,250 rpm and 64.2 lb-ft of torque at 8,000 rpm. 

The bike's chromoly steel frame uses the engine as a stressed member, and suspension includes a compression- and rebound-adjustable WP Apex fork and a rebound- and preload-adjustable WP Apex monoshock. The bike comes with three standard ride modes, with the optional Dynamic Pack including a fourth ride mode as well as Motor Slip Regulation (10 levels) and Anti-Wheelie (five settings). Cornering ABS and traction control and a USB-C charging port are included, and the connectivity unit pairs withthe rider's smartphone for navigation, calls, and music. 

The Svartpilen offers an upright motocross-style tapered aluminum handlebar and a wide, ribbed seat with a seat height of 32.3 inches. It rides on 17-inch cast-aluminum wheels wrapped in Pirelli MT 60 RS tires. J.Juan brakes include two 4-piston radial front calipers pinching 300mm discs and a 2-piston rear caliper paired with a 240mm disc, along with steel-braided hydraulic lines. 

Pricing for the 2027 Husqvarna Svartpilen 801 SE has not yet been announced. For more info, visit the Husqvarna Motorcycles website.

Check out more new bikes in Rider's 2026 Motorcycle Buyers Guide 

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