2024 Husqvarna Svartpilen 801

Since Husqvarna?s motorcycle division was acquired by KTM in 2013, the brand has produced some interesting-looking streetbikes with KTM components under the model names of Vitpilen (?white arrow? in Swedish) and Svartpilen (?black arrow?), both in 401 and 701 sizes. For 2024, the Husqvarna 801 Svartpilen naked bike upgrades the lineup with a 799cc parallel-Twin, a new frame, performance components, and new rider aids and technology.

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The 401 and 701 models have used KTM engines, and that remains the case with the Svartpilen 801, which is powered by the liquid-cooled 799cc parallel-Twin LC8c with DOHC also found in the KTM 790 Duke and 790 Adventure. It has a bore of 88mm, a stroke of 65.6mm, and a compression ratio of 12.5:1, and Husqvarna claims the engine weighs only 114.6 lb without oil, contributing to the bike?s dry weight of just 399 lb. Also included are throttle-by-wire, a PASC slipper clutch, and an Easy Shift quickshifter, which can be deactivated. 
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The tubular chromium-molybdenum steel frame uses the engine as a stressed member to reduce weight and allow a lower seat height (32.2 in.), and the subframe is cast from aluminum with integrated air intakes located under the seat. Wheelbase is just 54.6 inches. 

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