The Husqvarna 801 Scrambler was spied testing for
the first time in November. Based on spy images, IAB's illustrator Shoeb R
Kalania has come up with a rendering of the 801 Scrambler. Inspired by the Husqvarna Svartpilen
701, the minimalist design of the rear sub-frame lends it the authentic
scrambler look with its slightly upswept angle. The motorcycle features a round
LED headlight along with a stubby wind deflector, a TFT LCD instrument cluster
and split seats as well.
The WP upside-down front forks and the WP rear
mono-shock are a direct lift from the KTM 790 Adventure, and so is the
swingarm. The Husqvarna 801 Scrambler uses 21-inch front and 18-inch rear
wire-spoke wheels that are paired with dual-purpose road-biased tyres. Lifting
out components from the 790 Adventure's parts bin to save cost and time, the
motorcycle will feature KTM brake callipers for the twin front discs and the
single rear disc brake.
The modern-classic scrambler segment is the flavour of
the season, and the Husqvarna 801 Scrambler will help the company to compete
against the likes of the Triumph Street Scrambler and the Ducati Scrambler.
While it is premature to decipher the exact product strategy for the 801
Scrambler, the motorcycle could very well turn out to be the Husqvarna
Svartpilen 801.
What is also certain is that the Husqvarna 801
Scrambler will employ the same 799cc parallel-twin LC8c motor that powers the
KTM 790 Duke and the 790 Adventure. While the power figures are unknown at the
moment, the engine produces 105 PS and 86 Nm on the 790 Duke and 95 PS and 88
Nm on the KTM 790 Adventure. A six-speed transmission works in sync with the
powertrain.
We won't be surprised to see an extensive suite of
rider aids like traction control, multiple riding modes, Motorcycle Stability
Control, cornering ABS, Motorcycle Slip Regulation, launch control,
anti-wheelie control and much more. We expect the Husqvarna 801 Scrambler to be
showcased at the EICMA 2019 and subsequently launch in Europe in early 2020.
