Source: Cycle World
Husqvarna’s 2024 Svartpilen 801 is a totally different beast with twin-cylinder power. (Husqvarna/)The LC8c that powers the Svartpilen is the 799cc version that is used in the KTM 790 Duke. (Husqvarna/)The LC8c is compact light and produces 105 horsepower. (Husqvarna/)The Svartpilen is right at home on the twists and turns of southern France. (Husqvarna/)The left-bar control pod provides intuitive navigation of the menus. (Husqvarna/)An attractive LED headlight is a dramatic departure from KTM’s angular units on the Duke line. (Husqvarna/)A pair of JJuan radial-mount, four-piston calipers and 300mm discs are used on the front. (Husqvarna/)A view of the cockpit and the moto-style handlebar. (Husqvarna/)The seating position is upright and comfortable, but still sporty. (Husqvarna/)The Svartpilen is an attractive and excellent performing motorcycle that has all the modern bells and whistles we’ve come to expect from an European naked. (Husqvarna/)Handling is crisp and light, yet offers excellent stability. (Husqvarna/)The stainless steel silencer is slim and attractive. (Husqvarna/)The rear end of the Svartpilen isn’t short on stylish details. (Husqvarna/)The aluminum swingarm is braced and directly actuates the shock. (Husqvarna/)If you want to scramble on your Svartpilen 801, a skidplate will protect the engine and frame. (Husqvarna/)A cool cutaway view of the LC8c. (Husqvarna/)The 2024 Husqvarna Svartpilen 801. (Husqvarna/)Watch out for bicyclists on a Saturday in France. (Husqvarna/)
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Husqvarna’s 2024 Svartpilen 801 is a totally different beast with twin-cylinder power. (Husqvarna/)
The LC8c that powers the Svartpilen is the 799cc version that is used in the KTM 790 Duke. (Husqvarna/)
The LC8c is compact light and produces 105 horsepower. (Husqvarna/)
The Svartpilen is right at home on the twists and turns of southern France. (Husqvarna/)
The left-bar control pod provides intuitive navigation of the menus. (Husqvarna/)
An attractive LED headlight is a dramatic departure from KTM’s angular units on the Duke line. (Husqvarna/)
A pair of JJuan radial-mount, four-piston calipers and 300mm discs are used on the front. (Husqvarna/)
A view of the cockpit and the moto-style handlebar. (Husqvarna/)
The seating position is upright and comfortable, but still sporty. (Husqvarna/)
The Svartpilen is an attractive and excellent performing motorcycle that has all the modern bells and whistles we’ve come to expect from an European naked. (Husqvarna/)
Handling is crisp and light, yet offers excellent stability. (Husqvarna/)
The stainless steel silencer is slim and attractive. (Husqvarna/)
The rear end of the Svartpilen isn’t short on stylish details. (Husqvarna/)
The aluminum swingarm is braced and directly actuates the shock. (Husqvarna/)
If you want to scramble on your Svartpilen 801, a skidplate will protect the engine and frame. (Husqvarna/)
A cool cutaway view of the LC8c. (Husqvarna/)
The 2024 Husqvarna Svartpilen 801. (Husqvarna/)
Watch out for bicyclists on a Saturday in France. (Husqvarna/)
