Husqvarna go naked again and launch Svartpilen 801

After a lengthy build up, Husqvarna have whipped the cloak off their latest addition to their popular naked street bike range, the Svartpilen 801. Built to take on winding mountain passes and tight city streets alike, the Svartpilen 801 sets a new standard for middleweight street models.

Lightweight, powerful & robust

The 799cc, parallel-twin, DOHC engine that powers Husqvarna’s largest displacement naked bike is remarkably lightweight. Weighing just 51kg dry, the engine offers a peak power output of 105hp and combined with the chromium-molybdenum tubular frame, the bike has achieved a perfectly balanced power-to-weight ratio. 

Service intervals are extended to 15,000km thanks to innovative new tech that ensures extremely low fuel consumption, which reduces wear and tear on engine componentry. 

Elite traction breeds extra confidence

Husqvarna have pulled out all the bells and whistles for their latest release, adding a Power Assist Slipper Clutch to improve traction when you open up the throttle a little too keenly.

Fully adjustable WP Apex suspension provides 140mm of fork travel and 150mm of shock travel to keep the handling on point on all sorts of surfaces. 

Pirelli MT60 RS tyres are fitted to 17” wheels to give an elite level of grip and instant rider feedback. 

Minimalist design

Since launching, the Svartpilen and Vitpilen ranges have been heralded by riders with a keen eye for design. The 801 continues in the minimalist style with premium features like LED lights and the stripped back aluminium handlebars.

The black, grey and white colour palette is sleek and striking, adding to the allure of this potent street-machine. 

Technology upgrades

The Svartpilen 801 has had a major technology overhaul. The improvements include:

• Four selectable ride modes
• Optional Dynamic Pack introduces ten levels of slip adjustment and five levels of Anti Wheelie
• Motor Slip Regulation, Anti-Wheelie, and Cruise Control available with optional Dynamic Pack
• Standard Cornering Motorcycle Traction Control
• Cutting edge, cornering-sensitive ABS
• Ride-by-wire throttle with adjustable throttle response
• Standard Easy Shift function (up and down Quickshifter)
• PASC Slipper clutch
• Standard Connectivity Unit provides TbT+ navigation, telephone calls, and music selection from the rider’s smartphone
• Hazard Warning system with integrated handlebar switch

Safety in the city

The Svartpilen 801 is designed for use in urban areas and Husqvarna have added a hefty immobiliser to the bike as standard.

As ever, if you want to go full Svartpilen, Husqvarna have released an extensive range of Functional Street Apparel so you can really look the part.

The Svartpilen 801 at AMS Motorcycles

As a premium authorised Husqvarna Motorcycles, we expect to take delivery of the Svartpilen 801 in April. If you’d like to discuss an order or just want to know more about the new model, give our Husqvarna team a call on +44 (0) 1684 292929 or pop into our Tewkesbury showroom.