2024 Svartpilen 401 Pictures!
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GeoKrpan
top rider
The new 401s look great and the old 401s look great.View attachment 4936
To be fair I think the new models look great except for the exhaust. What I’m most interested is though, is what comes after 401.
I like the stubby under the motor exhaust on the new Vitpilen.
LMAO at the negative comments about clip-ons in the vids about the new 401s from the "oh muh back" crowd.
Low bars look cool but there’s a reason why a lot of Vitpilen riders put on higher bars. The fact that there’s even original accessories to get high bars on the Vitpilen is further proof that there’s a high demand on higher bars on the Vitpilen. I’m guessing the new tank also eliminates the possibility to use ckipons.
Lozion
expert rider
Better then I expected..
the tft display with Duke Like controls is a big plus..
the tft display with Duke Like controls is a big plus..
toast449
top rider
The Vit is supposed to be a modern take on a 60's cafe bike, I don't understand why they would take away the spoked wheels. I think I'm the only person who likes the exhaust, I would rather have it under the bike and out of sight 
Edit: Wait, that video above shows the 401 with a normal upswing exhaust. I guess all those other spy shots were bogus.
Edit: Wait, that video above shows the 401 with a normal upswing exhaust. I guess all those other spy shots were bogus.
I think the Svartpilen in the vid has a “race” exhaust from Remus.The Vit is supposed to be a modern take on a 60's cafe bike, I don't understand why they would take away the spoked wheels. I think I'm the only person who likes the exhaust, I would rather have it under the bike and out of sight
Edit: Wait, that video above shows the 401 with a normal upswing exhaust. I guess all those other spy shots were bogus.
GeoKrpan
top rider
They're not just for looks. They make so much sense on a naked bike. Brilliant of Husqvarna to have offered them.
That they were offered is proof that there's a demand for them. Not as much as risers but still significant.
If I were to get the new Vit I'd install a Rizoma Race Retro bar. I did it on my previous bike, a Honda CB300R. Note the Husqvarna mirrors.
GeoKrpan
top rider
The Vit is supposed to be a modern take on a 60's cafe bike, I don't understand why they would take away the spoked wheels. I think I'm the only person who likes the exhaust, I would rather have it under the bike and out of sight
Edit: Wait, that video above shows the 401 with a normal upswing exhaust. I guess all those other spy shots were bogus.
In the MCN vid it showed the Svart with an upswept Remus exhaust but the Vit had an under the motor exhaust. That makes sense on a scrambler.
It is interesting that they had the Remus exhaust installed which suggests that it might sound decent. I've seen a lot of disappointment with aftermarket exhausts on singles, including the Akrapovic.
GeoKrpan
top rider
While I was on YouTube watching vids about the new 401s I saw a vid from India about the Aprilia RS 457. It's a parallel twin with 270 degree crank.
The reviewer said that the motor lacked the excitement of the new Duke 390.
The reviewer said that the motor lacked the excitement of the new Duke 390.
That’s interesting because the Aprilia looks crazy fast style wise. The A2 category restricts the top power so I guess weight is a big factor.
GeoKrpan
top rider
The reviewer did say that the RS 457 did handle great tho.
GeoKrpan
top rider
Moto Journo Kris' vid. Underbelly exhaust on both Svart and Vit.
This! My 401 is fun to rip around on, but if I am doing any serious riding I take the 701, a 801 or 901 would be even better. The new dash is a huge improvement imoView attachment 4936
To be fair I think the new models look great except for the exhaust. What I’m most interested is though, is what comes after 401.
You don't have to wait too long to see what's coming after the 401.View attachment 4936
To be fair I think the new models look great except for the exhaust. What I’m most interested is though, is what comes after 401.
I hope not. Do you have a release date? You wrote February in another thread.
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Lozion
expert rider
Thats an old 401 though.
I know, it’s a presentation of the design development. But the headlight reads 701. So rather it’s old or it’s new. I’ve never seen a headlight with 701 in it before.
So I didn’t find a hidden release in the vid.