2024Husqvarna Svartpilen 401
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The 2024 Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 is the new generation of the 'Black Arrow', with a larger 399cc liquid-cooled single. It makes 39 Nm through a six-speed gearbox, with an 820 mm seat, a 159 kg dry weight and a 13-litre tank.
- Capacity
- 398.6 ccm
- Engine
- Single, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Dry weight
- 159.0 kg
- Seat height
- 820 mm
- Power
- Not on record
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What’s new for the 2024 Husqvarna Svartpilen 401
vs the 2022| Spec | 2022 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine capacity | 373.2 ccm (22.77 cubic inches) | 398.6 ccm (24.32 cubic inches) |
| Power | 44.0 HP (32.0 kW) @ 9000 RPM | not listed |
| Torque | 37.0 Nm (3.8 kgf-m or 27.3 ft.lbs) @ 7000 RPM | 39.0 Nm (4.0 kgf-m or 28.8 ft.lbs) @ 7000 RPM |
| Dry weight | 152.0 kg (335.1 pounds) | 159.0 kg (350.5 pounds) |
| Seat height | 835 mm (32.9 inches) | 820 mm (32.3 inches) |
| Fuel capacity | 9.50 litres (2.51 US gallons) | 13.00 litres (3.43 US gallons) |
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
⚠ 2 recalls may applyKTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain 2024 Husqvarna Vitpilen 401, Husqvarna Svartpilen 401, 2024-2025 390 Duke, 2025 390 SMC R, 390 Enduro R, 390 Adventure X, and 390 Adventure R motorcycles. The engine control software may cause the engine to stall at low rpms, resulting in a loss of power.
Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: KTM and Husqvarna dealers will inspect the motorcycles and update the electronic control unit engine management system (ECU EMS) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 23, 2026. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090. The manufacturer's numbers for this recall are KTB2513 & HTB2508.
KTM North America, Inc. is recalling certain 2024 390 Duke, 250 Duke, 990 Duke, Husqvarna Vitpilen 401, and Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 motorcycles. The seal on the fuel filler cap may develop cracks and leak fuel.
Risk: A fuel leak increases the risk of fire or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel cap gasket, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 15, 2025. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov March 31, 2026.
These recalls cover some 2024 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
1 filed for the 2024 model · 4 across all yearsWhat owners of the 2024 Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 reported to the US safety regulator, most often:
Numerous 2024 models have been delivered with improperly greased front wheel bearings. There are many complaints about this reported on line. On delivery my motorcycle exhibited a grinding sound coming from the front wheel. At the 625 mile dealer service the…
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 Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 passed its annual roadworthiness test first time 85.5% of the time, 1.0 points above expected for bikes of the same age and mileage. That beats 52% of models.
This covers every year of the model.
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
- 398.6 ccm
- Torque
- 39.0 Nm (4.0 kgf-m) @ 7000 RPM
- Engine type
- Single, four-stroke
- Bore x stroke
- 89.0 x 64.0 mm
- Compression
- 12.6:1
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Power
- Not on record - add it
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Chain
Dimensions & weight
- Seat height
- 820 mm
- Dry weight
- 159.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 13.00 litres
Chassis & suspension
- Front wheel travel
- 150 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 150 mm
- Trail
- 95 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes diameter
- 320 mm
- Rear brakes diameter
- 240 mm
Specs last verified against published sources: .
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 2024 Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 has a Capacity of 398.6 ccm (24.32 cubic inches).
How many gears does the Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 have?
The 2024 Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 has a Gearbox of 6-speed.
What is the torque of the Husqvarna Svartpilen 401?
The 2024 Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 has a Torque of 39.0 Nm (4.0 kgf-m or 28.8 ft.lbs) @ 7000 RPM.
How much does the Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 weigh?
The 2024 Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 has a Dry weight of 159.0 kg (350.5 pounds).
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