Husqvarna SVARTPILEN 401 2024 | First Ride Impressions 

As an owner of the Last gen Vitpilen 250, I feel Husqvarna listened to the users a bit too much and made the 250 and 401s as a KTM with a skin. Practicality was not the focus of the last gen and I loved that. HappyI got one of the last batch of the gem Vitpilen 250 Cafe Racer 🤍

No other reviewer even cared to explain what the motorcycle name is all about. Thanks for starting with the history of the company and what the name of the bike actually means. As usual love your reviews. They are fantastic and to the point.

Thank you for this review. I am from Slovakia (Europe). I was looking for something like an Adventure motorcycle. At first, I fell in love with the Honda CB500X, then the Honda NX 500 came out. I didn't want a classic naked bike because I wanted to travel with the motorcycle, not just commute to work. No other bike met these requirements - it had to be small, light, and capable of handling light off-road terrain. But when I saw this motorcycle, I was blown away... it is exactly what I need and want to have. I admit, I don't have a motorcycle yet, but I know this will be my first one. It will take a while to save up for it, but I don't want any other. Your review answered all my questions about why this motorcycle should be my first. Thank you, and maybe in a year and a half, I will send my first pictures :)

As an interceptor owner for the past 1 year and 6k kms done, if I was looking for a mid size bike today......this would surely be in my shortlist.....this looks so much better than any of the KTMs.......this reminds me of the Yamaha MT01.....

Bossky! Whatta review. Finally after a long wait and multiple tweets and prayers it’s here, the 401 is here.

Out of all reviews , yours is best in class with fun and clarity. Thinking of exchanging munch 350 with this 401.

Hey Bosky please do one full length video about all safety gears like helmet, jacket, riding pants or jeans, shoes etc...

That’s one really good looking motorcycle. Grab rail as you mentioned and rear tail section looks out of place. Once those are fixed (a tail tidy maybe with a husqy250 like tyre hugger with indicators on it) it’s a beauty.

I landed on this channel by chance. And I m absolutely loving the channel 😊

Nice coverage and review and great camera. picture clarity is fantastic..👍

Thats what i was looking for, a perfect review , things as it should be. Thanks a ton.

Just found your channel. Fantastic content. I have a 2021 Svartpilen. Mainly commuting but also for attending rallies. Cracking bike, love it. Previously had Harleys, Triumphs and my favourite a Yamaha XJR1300. The Svartpilen currently works for me.

Great review and I love the new looks of Svartpilen also. You got the Husqvarna history spot on, you might be interested that Husqvarna made street bikes in the 50-60-ties called Silver pilen and Guld pilen, single cylinder motorcycles. Very popular bikes here in Sweden back then.

Intelligent and insightful, enjoyed your video thanks!

What can I say... The clarity on your explanation ❤

very crisp & informative impression Sir , thank you

Very comprehensive video. I enjoyed watching. I’m considering upgrading from my current 2022 401. You’ve persuaded me. Thanks for the review and advice. By the way, your country looks beautiful. Very similar to my home countries mountain ranges in Wales. Except better weather than us. Good health and take care.

Good review. I own the Svartpilen 250. Most 'professional' reviewers complain about vibration. Your comment is spot on. A large single cylinder engine is going to have some amount of vibration. Deal with it.

U know sir, we the new gen, new age teachers can't go with Duke for our teacher image, as the brand got a sick image. But we love the machine. For a teacher like me it's the perfect match & i was finding a perfect suit for me. It's the suit for me. A sobar, subtle, descent gentleman looking bike with madness inside. Husqvarna just made my choice s come true. Love ur content sir, love from West Bengal 🫶🏼

Best review given on this bike, I enjoyed watching the video. superb...

I love your reviews Sir, no crap at all. Your opinion is actually much relatable..just noticed the last final frame says Svartpilen 410..probably came from your love towards Himalayan 410..again lots of respect for your work..more power to you

got a svartpilen 401 a month and half ago and it never disappoints in city rides and is very comfy on light offroads as well...very good power and response...plus this review was a pretty good validation considering this was my first bike ever

Reassuring to know the 440x remains on your list ahead of the Svartpilen.. Me too..even after taking delivery of my green Scrambler nxt week, i wont be forgetting about that 440x powerplant....the whole package actually. Theres something wholesome and robust about it, seems indestructible

I was quite fascinated by this brand when the first commercial rolled out on Bajaj's website. It felt incomparable, compact yet powerful, looked unique on streets. Somebody would have already placed both models for side by side comparison, that would be interesting to watch ❤

Oh that was like 777th like 😂. Your reviews are Awesome as always ❤ and sir you are always on point ! Thank u so much for your videos 🙏🏼

Hi Sir, your reviews are to good. No scripts, you are saying what you felt and what you know. A great experience listening your reviews

Great review :)

The watch connection was just tooooooo 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥♥️♥️ love the video

Just bought a Svartpilen 200, here in the Philippines (no 250's available here). For what I use it for. City riding, with the occasional ride out, it's perfect. Outside of the city, the road quality can be incredibly variable concrete/tarmac to dirt and back again within a kilometer. Riding much faster than 100 kph is not advisable, and the little Svart can do 100 kph all day long. I did consider the 401 (although the updated version isn't available here yet). But decided that the smaller Husky did what I needed it to, at a much lower price. Most of my longer rides are solo. If I was regular taking a pillion any distance, then I would probably have gone for the 401. Just for that little bit more oomph on the hills.

The way you review. Amazing. 🙏🏻

I may have missed it if you said already, but did you add the crash bars or were they on there factory? If you added, which ones did you use?

The location is lovely. ♥️ And yes, buy one!

Bosky your review was awesome man

Suspension and quickshifter are big positives. Also glad the 2024s finally get a TFT screen. I hated the old round LCD

Greetings, lovely review. What is the quality of the plastic tank shrouding like? Usually they're held together by tiny clips that break over time and leave an ugly panel gap.

It's my dream bike 😊 I know soon I'll get one thanks for the video

Sir you really fall in love with this motorcycle😆, actually me too 🥰 they really did a fine job sir

Hey bosky, do you have any idea about the weight diffrence when the spoked rims are swapped with alloy of KTM or Svitpilen 250??

Love your diction and seamlessly unscripted way of narrating. Very good review sir 👌

Sadly their junior siblings failed to make any impact in the Indian market. Hope the warmed up 400 cc bike market accepts and elevates this particular bike to its deserved perch! Just wished they left the fuel tank to be a metal one. Happy riding and hope to see the detailed review of its performance!

I used to own one in Singapore for weekend cafe hunting. Even thought the previous machine was smaller, it was taller and fit me well at 179cm. The gearbox ifelt vastly refined compared to thereby duke. its a good fun small bike and easy to live with. Yes, its a bicycle....

❤❤ superb review 👍🏻

Can you please suggest, which is the best Tyre's for royal Enfield classic 350 dual channel abs tube-less one

I am having a first gen Fz 16 , looking forward for a new one, anticipating the 401 launch from 2022 ! However economically i was skeptical and oscollating whether to buy new bike or not ! But the part you said about younger and stronger , it really motivated me to start a piggy bank account for this beauty !

Best review out there.

Hello, do you feel it is possible to live with the tubed tyres if my usage is only in the city? I hear there is some fluid that you can fill in your tubes to make it puncture resistant.

Blue / white would look so good on that beauty

Coming from the himalayan, those switches make me so jealous. Both this and the new duke are really premium looking motorcycles that youll admire everytime you see them. Also do wait for the hero maverick to drop before putting money down for the harley.

Replacing the front with 19 :P and taking this around will be so much fun!

Nice video Bosky ❤ . Wondering if you could make a video on the shock absorbers and demystify the terms ie damping ,preload,rebounds .... for enlightning your fans

quick question - why x440 and why not the shotgun, i mean you have him452,scrambler400, so why not a 650 now?

*Hey Man" I feel Like Watching this like the All time Classic "The Great Escape Movie" True Well done Review " Great keep it up👍*

Whenever I watch your video I got a big smile on my face by default 😊 hello .... 👋

I would Love to see in that colour combination❤❤. So I wish you may seriously consider your new piggy bank 😊😅 And also congratulations for your new startup (talking about that caffe) 😝

Your reviews are always worth the time sir. I myself is super confused btw scrambler 400 and x440. when u sat on x440, didnt u felt like u r going inwards. The seat is uncomfortable, since i'm 182 cm tall, i found the x440 not very comfortable....... its like my butt wants to go back on the seat, but the cut on the seat isnt allowing me to do so.. what r ur views

Any thoughts on the spied retro by Aprilia with same twin cylinder engine?

Loved ur briefing SIR,still I have to learn more ABT motorcycle,still for sometimes ABT 6mnths i can't ride but I am happy watching ur reviews,I will learn more ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤and 1more thing sir,A BULLET FIRED FROM A GUN IS KINECTIC ENERGY.... ❤ UR STYLE

Amazing review. I am looking to buy it. I need one question. Should I change it to alloys for tubeless? Or is it alright with this set up? Could you please guide me for the same?

That check-in and excess baggage reference😂❤

It's an absolute bargain! Such a beautiful motorcycle, with top class built quality, superior performance and extremely appealing looks! It fits my purpose and personality perfectly; keeping it in preference for upgrading from Gixxer sf!

Excellent comparison with Casio and Seiko watch brands, always love your humour.

Thnx bosky, i am thinking to buy the bike only because of it uniqueness and very unconventional design, wrap it in its traditional colour and make it more unique. But there is another gem i am waiting for too the bsa scrambler 650.

Oh man these look amazing, if there wasn't a triumph 400 I would've got thi

10:11 Absolutely agree about the weight to power ratio!

That a gorgeous looking jacket n helmet!

is this good enough or should we go for twin cylinder from re ??

Yellow Husky would look so beautiful 💛

Loved the review, thank you. Would this be a bad idea for someone who's comfortable riding speed 400 but doesn't own a motorcycle yet? This would be my first motorcycle

this sounds like a fun bike!

Liked the Watch reference at the end. Casio and Seiko. I thought you would say Casio and Tissot 🙂

Are spoked wheels that much of a disadvantage to have if youre not going to be offroading, like for touring

My gosh , I’m so glad I watched this .

Hi bosss(ky). I accept your view about the motorcycles people normally think about a car in the price of some 2.5 l.but bike is the best buddy to roam with. ❤

As a Canadian, I'd like to pass on that Huskies are famous here for their older 2 stroke off-road bikes and their 2 stroke chainsaws, with almost cult following for both. Today the bikes are more known outside the major cities, both the 2 and 4 stroke, by the trail rider crowd, while most regular folks hearing the name will think you are speaking of lawnmowers or chainsaws. It is nice to see that the brand is getting their brand known for city or country riding, yet be stylish and quirky enough to be fresh. Very Ikea Backroad Cafe Racer. I wanted a '23, but I might wait for the '24.

Awesome Bosky you missed out the Bofors though 😂😂

Gorgeous❤

Is the quickshifter in both directions, or just upshifts?

as a commuter bike or small touring bike, beauty

love your jacket!

Put the 300R instead of 300F. Always loved the husky 401 glad its here. would have loved even more if it was the previous version.

Loved the video sir ❤ btw sir what about the new Aprillia Rs 457 ? any reviews on that ? 😊

Great review 👍 Loved your talking style 🤠👍 The only thing I don't like in this bike are the TUBE TYRES. Only side stand with tube tyres will make it a major pain. Also if I wanna use this like a scrambler I need to be anxiety free about getting a puncture in some rough terrain. What do you think?

how about vs the triumph scrambler 400x? what is this better or worse than?

On the Svartpilen 250, the tank rack has magnets. So you can anchor a tank bag with magnets on the tank rack. It is probably the same on the 401.

This one looks more tempting than the Gen 3 Dukes 390. I am excited about the vitpilon 250 though

Scrambler with that underbelly exhaust? I love cross rivers and i usually cross back and forth several times just to enjoy process. With this bike which exhaust is under water level.....?

I loved ur review sir 🫡 well im in the market for a 400cc performance bike, and the only reason y i didnt go for d duke390 is cus of its image and flashy color scheme.. ths svartpilen401 seems to be on d verge of making my fantasy a reality- of having dt d390 engine in a mature, subtle attire 😅 however, i just hopee that they allow retrofitting the vitpilen250 alloys on ths, which is one basic need for me

Bosky. Please correct the typo in your video name. It's the 401. Great video / review as always.

Bhai aap ko triumph scrm 400 or Himalayan 450 me se ladakh jaisa ya highway touring ke liye ek stable or smooth ke sath comfortable bike choose karna ho to aap kon sa choose karoge? Axtually i am asking to influence my choice........

Awesome review ! as you said, KTM looks are a bit too edgy for me as well, so booked a husky 401, dealer said that alloys of vitpilen can be put for an extra charge of 12k rupees.

It's an old video Sir (hope you are still getting this comment), and me being younger to you just by a whisker.... I need your advice. I am contemplating changing my Honda H'ness (for the reason it being slow now for me) for something this peppy and good looking. I am using my H'ness only for commuting to work and back .. rarely for a short spin on weekends. For touring I have the current generation Tiger, which takes care of most of the other purposes. Do you think, this is a worthy exchange? I visited past the showroom and had a good look at this, I was amazed honestly but just hoping I was not being impulsive, which I want you to break it to me. Is it a good buy?

TBH, I love the styling of the S401 over the angular and rakish KTM 390 and this can take mild off-roading too.

Hello Bosky, What's your pick for touring among Svartpilen 401, (or Vitpilen 250 2024), Scrambler 400X, Himalayan 450 and KTM Adventure 390/250 (or KTM Duke 390/250)? Thanks so much.

Unique presentation, you can sell it on paper, But still has fantastic styling, off course it has got it's racing DNA in all sense hiding. Wow. Really close to my taste.

Hi Sir, Will it make sense if i buy this black arrow by selling honda highness 350 ?

Husqvarna should open limited showrooms across the country in major cities displaying their art work with concept bikes or existing models which are not legal to ride in India! Kind of marketing strategy! People would really adore and fall in love with their designs! Often they can take opinions from public and releases those models which are rated high by the public every year. This step creates hype in public, buzzing around with anticipations for the next release!

Will you be doing a review of aprillia 457, Looking forward to hear your thoughts on the sub 500 twin cylinder.

10:27 That line got me rolling. so true btw lighter is fun and build quality should hold the precedent over build material.

Husqvarna bikes are truly beautiful and funky. with 400 cc it should be a hoot!

you should review the vitpilen 250 too, and start a second piggybank for 401 and paint it too