Husqvarna has launched the 2021 Svartpilen 401 and Vitpilen 401 models in Malaysia. Both the motorcycles have been priced at MYR 29,800. The Swedish brand has also introduced the Svartpilen 250 in the Southeast Asian country. The quarter-litre Husky costs MYR 24,800.
The Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 and Vitpilen
401 use the same engine. It is a single-cylinder, liquid-cooled unit with a
displacement of 373cc. This powerplant can also be found in the KTM 390 Duke and
the 390 Adventure, which has also made its way into the Malaysian market
recently. The familiar engine is capable of delivering 44 horsepower and 37
Newton-metres. Mated to it is a 6-speed gearbox which is accompanied by a
slipper clutch.
As for the hardware of the Husqvarna 401
Twins, they are equipped with a set of 43mm USD WP forks at the front and a WP
Apex monoshock at the rear. For the braking, there is a 320mm front and 230mm
rear rotor. A dual-channel ABS from Bosch is also present.
It wouldn’t be incorrect to say that the
Huskies and the KTMs share several parts and components. However, what set the
Husqvarnas out of the crowd is their design. The styling of these machines is
spectacular and elegant in its own way. While some may like it, others
wouldn’t. The Svartpilen 401, being scrambler-like, has a high-rise off-road
style handlebar and an upright, relaxed riding position. There’s also a luggage
rack of the fuel tank. Things aren’t that comfortable on the Vitpilen 401
though. It is a cafe-racer and thus, features a front-biased riding position
thanks to the low-set clip-ons.
