Husqvarna
Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 specifications and features
Every figure from the manufacturer's sheet, plus what each feature actually does for you.
Engine and performance
Power comes from a 399cc single producing 45.3 bhp and 39 Nm, paired with a 6 Speed. At 171.2 kg the power-to-weight figure is 265 bhp per tonne, which ranks 53 of 135 in its class here.
The torque and power figures are well balanced, so it neither needs to be revved hard nor feels lazy when you do.
Full specification sheet
Engine
- Engine
- 398.6 cc
- Engine type
- 1 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves
- Power
- 45.3 bhp
- Torque
- 39 Nm
- Claimed mileage
- 29 kmpl
- Cooling
- Liquid-cooled
- Transmission
- 6 Speed
Electric
- Top speed
- 160 km/h
Tyres
- Front tyre
- 110/70-R17
- Rear tyre
- 150/60-R17
Dimensions
- Kerb weight
- 171.2 kg
- Fuel tank
- 13.5 L
- Seat height
- 820 mm
- Ground clearance
- 177 mm
- Wheelbase
- 1368 mm
Brakes & suspension
- Front brake
- Disc, 320 mm, 4 piston caliper
- Rear brake
- Disc, 240 mm, 1 piston caliper
- ABS / CBS
- Dual Channel ABS
- Front suspension
- Adjustable WP APEX USD forks, 43mm diameter
- Rear suspension
- WP APEX Monoshock, preload adjustable
Source: Husqvarna official specifications. Figures can differ between variants; the table shows the range offered.
Dimensions in practice
The Svartpilen 401 weighs 171.2 kg with fluids, has an 820 mm seat, 177 mm of ground clearance, and rides on a 1368 mm wheelbase. That clearance is generous: speed breakers and broken roads will not trouble the underbody.
The fuel tank holds 13.5 litres, good for about 358 km between fills in real-world riding.
Tyres are 110/70-R17 front and 150/60-R17 rear.
Features, and why each matters
Grouped by what they do for you. Underlined items link to a plain-English explainer.
Safety and braking
Stops both wheels from locking under panic braking. The single biggest safety upgrade on a two-wheeler.
Front disc brake
Sheds heat and works when wet. Worth the small premium over a drum on any commuter.
Rear disc brake
Adds feel and fade resistance at the back; matters more on heavier or faster bikes.
Traction control
Cuts power if the rear spins on wet paint or gravel. Rare under ₹2 lakh.
Side-stand engine cut-off
Engine will not run with the stand down, which prevents a common low-speed crash.
Hazard lamps
All four indicators flash; useful in fog and when stopped on a highway shoulder.
Lighting
LED headlamp
Brighter, whiter and lasts the life of the bike. Halogens on rivals look yellow by comparison.
LED daytime running lamp
Makes you visible to cars in daylight, when most two-wheeler collisions happen.
LED tail lamp
Lights up instantly, which gives the vehicle behind a fraction more warning.
Chassis
USD front forks
Stiffer than conventional forks, so the front feels planted under hard braking.
Rear monoshock
One central shock instead of twin units; usually better damping on broken roads.
Slipper clutch
Stops the rear wheel hopping on aggressive downshifts. Also makes the lever lighter.
Console and connectivity
Colour TFT console
Readable in direct sun and can show turn-by-turn navigation.
Digital console
Trip meters, real-time mileage and a gear indicator. The analogue dial is disappearing.
Bluetooth connectivity
Call and message alerts on the console so the phone stays in your pocket.
Turn-by-turn navigation
Directions on the console via the phone app. Saves mounting a phone on the bars.
Ride modes
An Eco map for mileage and a Power map for overtakes, switched from the bars.
Convenience
USB charging port
Charges the phone on a long commute. Check whether it is Type-A or Type-C.
Engine kill switch
Switch the engine off from the right bar without reaching for the key.
Equipment against 390 Duke, 390 Duke R and 390 Enduro R
What it lacks: tubeless tyres and alloy wheels, which rivals at this price offer. The safety items in that list matter more than the console.
It is offered in 1 colours: Black. Colour availability varies by variant and dealer stock.
Only the Svartpilen 401 has
- Nothing its rivals lack
Rivals have, it lacks
- Tubeless tyres
- Alloy wheels
Colours
- Black
Svartpilen 401 specs: questions people ask
- What is the engine capacity and power of the Svartpilen 401?
- It uses a 399cc engine producing 45.3 bhp and 39 Nm, with a 6 speed.
- Is the Svartpilen 401 suitable for short riders?
- It is on the tall side at 820 mm. Riders under 5'6" may be on tiptoe at stops and should try it before buying.
- Does the Svartpilen 401 have ABS?
- Yes, dual-channel ABS.
- What features does the Svartpilen 401 have?
- 19 items across 5 groups, including dual-channel abs, front disc brake, rear disc brake, traction control and side-stand engine cut-off. Some are variant-specific.
Svartpilen 401 from
₹2.99 Lakh