2022Husqvarna Svartpilen 401
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The 2022 Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 is a stylish scrambler-flavoured naked bike with a 373cc liquid-cooled single. It makes 44 hp and 37 Nm through a six-speed gearbox, with an 835 mm seat and a 152 kg dry weight.
- Capacity
- 373.2 ccm
- Engine
- Single, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Dry weight
- 152.0 kg
- Seat height
- 835 mm
- Power
- 44.0 HP (32.0 kW) @ 9000 RPM
What’s new for the 2022 Husqvarna Svartpilen 401
vs the 2021| Spec | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 42.9 HP (32.0 kW) @ 9000 RPM | 44.0 HP (32.0 kW) @ 9000 RPM |
| Front suspension | WP USD fork | not listed |
| Rear suspension | WP monoshock | not listed |
| Front brakes | Double disc. Four-piston calipers. | not listed |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. ABS | not listed |
| Wheelbase | 1357 mm (53.4 inches) | not listed |
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Best suited for urban commuting, street play, and light backroad or gravel exploring rather than dedicated touring or racing.
- Built for
- A quirky, minimalist streetfighter-scrambler with sharp handling, punchy single-cylinder character, and a fun, flickable feel.
- Not ideal for
- Not ideal for riders seeking high-speed touring comfort, long highway stints, or serious two-up passenger use.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
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Bike Reliability score, safety recalls and owner complaintsSafety recalls
⚠ 1 recall may applyKTM North America, Inc. is recalling certain 2022-2023 Husqvarna Svartpilen 401, Husqvarna Vitpilen 401, and 2022-2024 KTM 390 Adventure motorcycles. Water could enter the throttle (e-throttle) control unit and cause it to fail, resulting in loss of drive power.
Risk: Loss of drive power while riding increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: KTM and Husqvarna dealers will inspect and replace the e-throttle control, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 30, 2026. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090. KTM's number for this recall is KTB2606 and HTB2603. The VINs involved in this recall became searchable on March 31, 2026.
These recalls cover some 2022 bikes of this model. Whether one applies to a specific bike, and whether the repair has already been done, depends on its VIN — check your VIN with NHTSA, use gov.uk/check-vehicle-recall in the UK, or ask a dealer.
Source: NHTSA. View all Husqvarna recalls →
US owner complaints
2 filed for the 2022 model · 4 across all yearsWhat owners of the 2022 Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 reported to the US safety regulator, most often:
When driving bike it randomly looses throttle control. Generally while cruising in 5-6 gear on a highway. The bike remains running, but all ability to use the throttle is gone. Happens almost every ride. Extremely dangerous when it happens on a freeway or…
TC (throttle control) died during ride in 5th gear at 50 mph. No triggering factors. TC works after engine restart. Check engine light is now on.
Source: NHTSA owner complaints (United States). These are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects — a handful is normal for a popular model.
Bike Reliability
How the score works →The 2022 Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 passed its annual roadworthiness test first time 85.0% of the time, 0.5 points above expected for bikes of the same age and mileage. That beats 50% of models.
All years of this model: 52 / 100 (average) from 957 tests.
All years of this model.
| # | Model (all years) | Score | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Royal Enfield Classic 350 | 93 Excellent | 825 |
| 2 | Honda CB500F | 88 Excellent | 4,568 |
| 3 | KTM 390 Duke | 60 Good | 9,871 |
| 4 | Benelli Imperiale 400 | 59 Average | 243 |
| 5 | Yamaha MT-03 | 55 Average | 9,988 |
| 6 | Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 | 52 Average | 957 |
Rivals are the most-viewed bikes on MotorcycleDB in the same category and engine size, from within three years of this model.
From British annual roadworthiness tests, 2005-2025. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (DVSA MOT test data, Great Britain). How Bike Reliability works.
Engine
- Capacity
- 373.2 ccm
- Power
- 44.0 HP (32.0 kW) @ 9000 RPM
- Torque
- 37.0 Nm (3.8 kgf-m) @ 7000 RPM
- Engine type
- Single, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.2895 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 89.0 x 60.0 mm
- Compression
- 12.6:1
- Cooling system
- Liquid
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Chain
Dimensions & weight
- Seat height
- 835 mm
- Dry weight
- 152.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 9.50 litres
Chassis & suspension
- Front wheel travel
- 142 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 142 mm
- Rake (fork angle)
- 25.0°
- Trail
- 95 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes diameter
- 320 mm
- Rear brakes diameter
- 230 mm
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
What changed, year to year
Differences highlighted| Specification | 2017 | 2019 | 2020 | 2022 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 375 cc | 375 cc | 373 cc | 373 cc | 399 cc |
| Dry weight | 150 kg | 150 kg | 152 kg | 152 kg | 159 kg |
| Seat height | 835 mm | 835 mm | 835 mm | 835 mm | 820 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 9.5 L | 9.5 L | 9.5 L | 9.5 L | 13 L |
| Bike Reliability ⓘ | Too few tests | 55 Average | 44 Average | 50 Average | Too new |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
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Common questions
What is the engine size of the Husqvarna Svartpilen 401?
The 2022 Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 has a Capacity of 373.2 ccm (22.77 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 have?
The 2022 Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 has a Power of 44.0 HP (32.0 kW) @ 9000 RPM.
How many gears does the Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 have?
The 2022 Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 has a Gearbox of 6-speed.
What is the torque of the Husqvarna Svartpilen 401?
The 2022 Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 has a Torque of 37.0 Nm (3.8 kgf-m or 27.3 ft.lbs) @ 7000 RPM.
How much does the Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 weigh?
The 2022 Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 has a Dry weight of 152.0 kg (335.1 pounds).
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