Just for reference, the names "Svartpilen" and "Vitpilen" are Swedish for "Black Arrow" and "White Arrow" respectively. I admit that they sound a little odd to the ears of an English speaker, but the inspiration for the names seems pretty cool to me.

The bike gets a ton of attention. The biggest challenge for me has been telling the name of the bike and finding neutral.

As an owner I can say that this is 100 percent accurate. After 5000 km neutral is easier to find but the quickshifter stopped working and it has electronic failures. Still a joy to ride and own.

I had a few of these issues. Fixed them all with tuner cat delete and air filter upgrade. Available here in America. It’s makes this bike smoother and ride a lot better. Also adds power. I’m tall so the seat height is no issue. Great review. I’ll look at your 11 things ya love video next

@4:11 dude you can simply say the english translation of the Svartpilen. If someone asks you what you drive you can just say black arrow 401. Nothing wrong with what husqy named the model. You should be proud of that swedish name. Thats unique.

Loved the honesty and the memes. I'm jealous of your bike and all the lovely scenery in your footage. Cheers!

A lot of vibration is because of the stock tyres. If you are on tarmac then put on road rubber. It's much better. Mirror extenders are essential - allows you to keep the Mickey Mouse ears mirrors and see behind also. Adjusting the clutch lever so it engages nearer the handlebar helps smoother shifting.

You nailed it right off the bat my dude. As much as I like this bike and want to love it, the seat height vs the ground clearance is always something that has really bothered me about it. I just wish it was a little more than a Vitpilen with a handful of swapped parts. The styling is great though. Thanks for the feedback. Safe riding.

Great video. As an American, the 401 is a very small bike, but I have fallen in love with it and am considering it. I think for the most part, about half of your issues wont be issues for me, but I am looking forward to a things you love list which I see off to the side, that I am going to watch next. All in all I wanted to say I enjoyed the video, and the addition of the memes really made it a fun watch.

I have the 2022 svartpilen 125. First thing I did was swap the stock mirrors for bar end mirrors. They work so much better and I can see now without having to dip my shoulders. Finding neutral can be a pain in a hole, especially when you wear adventure boots. It takes some skill and practice to learn the clutch. About the ground clearance, I'd have to agree and wish I had more of it so I could safely mount curbs without worrying about the exhaust. I do wonder why the ground clearance is so low, like you say, this is meant to be a scrambler/adventure/urban explorer. You would think they would just keep the exhaust routing like the duke. Another thing I'd add to the list that you didn't mention is that aftermarket parts for husqvarna are hard to come by when compared to the KTM. Ofcourse, most things made for the KTM duke of the same year will fit the svartpilen but it would be nice if companies specifically stated if their products e.g crash bars/bungs do fit the svartpilen/vitpilen. A part from these issues, which to be fair aren't that big of a deal, the bike is amazing and I would recommend it to anyone wanting anstarter bike. The bike is just so much fun and so god damn beautiful to look at. I love my husky!

To easily get to neutral gently tap down from second gear. Response is slightly delayed sometimes but way easier than taping up from first. I have a 2022 and would also add auto shifter is clunky especially at higher RPM and anytime I shift from 5th to 6th.

love those meme you put into the video, they just make sense. lol

your extra effort in putting additional images and memes is outstanding, totally made the video more enjoyable to watch

Anyone experienced any crackle on the audio.

Thanks. You've put me off now. The small feul tank and and neutral issues.

I'm 5,9 and fit perfectly with both feet on the floor the mirrors are terrible.

2:20 Fuí usuario de la RC390 y ahora de la 401 svartpilen 2021, reubicaron el escape para evitar el calor excesivo en las piernas del conductor, en la RC390 no le afecta debido al carenado

The early models of the Svartpilen didn't have the exhaust at the underbelly but to the left side then down on between the suspension and engine, I don't know why Husqvarna changed it but what I've seen people buying the 2019 exhaust set to bring the exhaust back to where the early versions had.

I own a 2020 Svartpilen, I agree on all the points you have mentioned

thank you. I wanted to change my honda gb350s. so this is good info. Gb350s transmission is smooth. But I'm just jealous of your acceleration and HP.

Honda Grom should fit you perfectly bro

There is a lowering kit which reduces the height of about 25mm.

Just change the lower link to lower down the seat height. For vibration just install a fork brace and fork damper, this would improve the handling and stability also. As for the default side mirror, this is a street bike bro. Which mean the seating position make you straighten your body for maximum comfort and if you replace it with those cafe bike side mirror, your arm is going to obstruct the mirror and you probably need to every time tilt your neck down to look at it (this is extremely ergonomic unfriendly). Single cylinder is often torquey, which mean pickup is going to be very powerful and engine brake is going to be very harass if you close the throttle too fast. You need to get the hook of it. As for neutral gear, I don't get what you mean by hard to find, after all it is in between 1st and 2nd gear.. Just kick all the way up till you reach 1st gear and then slightly step down to get the neutral. Not meant to insult but I think it is because you are too short for the bike which make it hard for your leg to fully engage the gear (which is why you find it hard to get the neutral). That goes back to my first recommendation, change the lower link to lower the bike would solve the problem. My 30 over years of bike experience, the neutral problem only revolve around hard to engage (never hard to find). Often this can be improved by changing it to the hydraulic assist clutch cable.

Good video man, but you gotta fix that moc poping issue. Do you have a puff/spit screen for it?

Great review, the side stand thing gave me a chuckle.

love the memes in there chief! good fun

question hehe does the cooling fan annoys you? other review says its loud. and does it really heatup?

Sometimes the audio spiked up and it's honestly painful to listen to. Maybe fix that for your next video!!

Regarding sa exhaust, nag "ooverheat" daw kasi. Tho imo, I think its because of the lean AFR.

Good and honest review...i'm puzzled about the 11 who disliked this video

Base on you experience, how often do you add oil in your 401? My motor oil is getting low after 800 miles.

I want a metallic brown colour, and to call it a Fartpillen😂

Thanks for the honest video! The bike looks great, but I'm afraid most of the budget went in that direction. Maybe I'm spoiled by larger road bikes, but didn't enjoy it much, especially the power delivery. You should check your mic for that cracking (Around 2:00 for example).

For vibration you just need to change sprocket. Me use 15 45. No vibration.

He-he, nice review. From what I saw I guess it's too high for you )) Its seat height is about 835 mm, I guess? Which is more than on Kawasaki z900 which I ride lately (820 mm). And actually 835 mm is one of the highest seats above most naked bikes up to 1000 cc. I think you should try smth lower, like maybe Suzuki SV650X / Kawasaki Z650 (790 mm). Or may be some cruiser like Honda Rebel 500 which is only 700 mm and is pretty damn comfortable to ride.

I think di naman cons yung naming. Kesa naman Bajaj, pag sumikat naman yung bike dina yun problema at kung enthusiast naman ng bike di na mahalaga model naming

Pinoy Toy😋 Great Vid Brada, I'm going to get 1 Saturday,,,Selamat 👊🏽🙏🏽🤙🏽

Nice vídeo, what's you height? I'm 1.6m and am considering but maybe it's too tall for me

I didn't understood the #9 on your list. Can you repeat it for me again here? Thanks!

It’s a great looking bike

How tall are you?

I found your 9 dislikes and 11 likes videos most helpful! Thanks.

You can redyce height by modifying seat .. 2 inch less

Thank god I'm not the only one who struggles to find Neutral on this bike.

Great video, good amount of memes to make it funny!

Aside from the seat height I don't think any of these are legitimate gripes.

True, the vibration is better after 1000KM.

The bike does looks great!

May i ask what your heoght is sir?

Here watching your vid and ruling out things you hate: 1-too high (nah I have longer legs) 2-stock side mirrors (I can replace them) 3-tank capacity (i don't have long trips) and so on :D

IMO the bike wasn't designed after a "scrambler", it's supposed to be a low down street commuter, and you ruined yours by putting motocross handlebars on it. Basically, you bought the wrong bike.

Pards ANO height mo? Pwede kaya 5'4

Since KTM 390 and Svartpelin 401 have the same engine., how's the heat coming from the engine ? di ba sya sobrang init like sa issue ng KTM 390?

Nice Video...it's funny and functional at the same time 😄

Does it have a quickshifter and changing suspension

Can I ask what your height is? I'm probably 5'7 - am I going to have trouble?

have you had the easyshift activated on your first PMS?

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Ano height mo sir?

Can you fit 2 people on it?

i also dislike those things on my pilen 401. i got the 2019 version, i mean i really relly like it, it's my very first bike ever but it has its ups and downs, for me the worst thing is the seat height. I men i'm 175cm tall, so i'm average (where i come from) but i still have some troubles when reversing it. i can live with the other things but the height is the worst for me

Is there have heat engine when u use in daily use and long ride ?

👍

Thanks

Great video! ... also the seat is not comfortable at all.

D naman mahirap hanapin mga parts nyan lods in terms of mga ayos2 sa mga sira2? 😅

So u are complaining about the fact that u can't pronounce the name, really? How rich

Sa height of the bike . Alam mo na yon bago mo pa bilhin

Bro also seat not comfortable. I will change it.

Where did you buy this MC in ph?

your audio is popping, RIP my eardrums.

Commenting for youtube algorithm8

I have a hard time watching verticaly challenged people tip toeing a bike, if i cant flat foot with one foot a motorcicle im not going on it, to easy to drop it if my left foot is not squarely in the ground.

Just annoyed with audio peaking, sakit sa tenga.

Those memes though

Please fix your microphone I had to click off

Baka naka on Ang Abs Kaya di match sa throttle

Your audio clipping

What? Svartpilen is such a cool name. It means "Black Arrow." LOL

Cannot get all the best of all. Worlds. But that overall a great bike.

it isn't a bad review if you have height disadvantage. that's a you problem, not the bike.

kamote overtake @ 5:41

dami reklamo haha

Grauenhaftes Englisch!

Very childish video with silly memes

i bought my svart this january. my #1 gripe is the seat. it starts to hurt after riding a couple of hours.

How tall are you?