Husqvarna Svartpilen 801 Soon To Launch, Gahar's Flat Track Style Naked Motor

JAKARTA - Repeatedly Husqvarna Svartpilen 801 was caught on camera conducting trials and also Husqvarna shared the teaser on social media. Now, Husqvarna has finally confirmed the presence of a larger Svartpilen 801 naked motorbike with a parallel-twin engine for 2024.

The production model will be officially launched on March 19. Previously, Husqvarna had teased the presence of this motorbike through two videos showing this motorcycle prototype in action on flat tracks and frozen lakes (completely with stuck tires).

The official confirmation of the presence of this motorbike along with several details of specifications was given directly by Husqvarna on March 5, along with the latest photos.

"This latest middleweight model is designed to bring strong performance, agility, and modern style to bring the driving experience to a higher level," said Husqvarna's official statement, quoted from MCN, March 6.

"The utilization of Svartpilen 801 is further enhanced by the presence of modern electronic devices to help motorists, including Easy Shift [quickshifter up/down] for smooth dental movement," he continued.

According to Husqvarna, the weight of this motorbike is at 181 kg (not including fluids such as fuel). In terms of energy, Svartpilen 801 is claimed to be able to produce around 102 dk, slightly larger than KTM 790 Duke which has 101 dk of power.

The comparison with KTM 790 Duke was made because these two motorbikes were both under the auspices of the Pierer Mobility Group. Both are also known to often share components between motorbikes, such as Svartpilen and Vitpilen 401 which use machines and frames from KTM 390 Duke.

However, if you follow Husqvarna's previous custom of naming, it is likely that Svartpilen 801 uses a twin-cylinder engine from KTM 790 Duke, which is paired on a steel frame with the engine as a structural part. The black ayun trellis arm also looks the same, but the subframe seems a little different to get a thick flat track look.

For the leg-leg sector, Husqvarna said the use of a tunable WP Apex suspension - is also reasonable considering that the WP is also part of the Pierer Mobility Group. Most likely this motorcycle electronic package will include a "supermoto mode" that allows drivers to turn off rear ABS to perform skidding. This feature was previously present at KTM 790 Duke.

From other sectors, Svartpilen 801 is seen equipped with a TFT dashboard, a USB charging port, and a rounding LED front light. To reduce production costs, this motor uses a conventional starter key instead of a keyless ignition and has a tiny flyscreen behind the instrument panel. And for more information it can be known during its official launch on March 19.