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Didn’t even hear them mention the QuickShift. That’s a killer feature that comes standard on these bikes now and is especially great for beginners. No worries about rev matching or hitting your shifts just so. Just roll on and bang through the gears. It’s an epic bike.
@@yammienoob I agree riding it raw is such a much better feeling for beginners. My 2016 vstar250 rides like a dream. 1500 miles later still enjoying every ride.
for my fellow shorties, I'm 5'6 and i recently bought a '21 svartpilen and i don't struggle at all with the tall seat height. I did drop the rear suspension down completely so it has very little preload on the shock but I only weigh 130lbs so it doesn't really matter. don't let the seat height scare you!
Updates to this video ….Svartpilen 401 cost $6400 out the door from the dealership not $5600. There is aftermarket parts available for this motorcycle from sprockets to exhaust, and ECU’s, intakes, turn signals, frame protection, rotors, handlebars, etc.
Keep it for a year? I have 26 years riding experience, my fleet has 8 bikes across all types and power, and this is my go-to bike since I bought it. The styling got me interested, the performance has keep me attached. I put my MT10 up on the lift because this is the one I want to ride the most. Buy it to learn, but you won't need to upgrade once you do. This is an all-around bike that will be fun for years, even once you're an old veteran.
As you Said . I assume You've experienced IT all in Terms of Power and style in your 8 Bikes . If someone started on a 401 He would Always Crave Something different . More Power after some time . Even If its Just to know how IT feels to then Go Back to the 401 Power range.
@@DrKampfpudding Actually the Svarpilen is very different kind of a motorcycle. You are not going there for the power. You are going there for something more... the styling, the looks, the design and a host of features that you do not get in most other bikes.
April 2022; Most certainly, I am enjoying everyone efforts. Thank you. I want to help others with this little bit: I am a 70 y/o lifer-biker...bought my first Husky brand new for $1700.00 Canadian in Toronto., 9,485 years ago. I have pictures. I believe it was called a 400, deep-burgundy tank with huge chrome circles on either side of tank. As we road through the years our leathers would rub against tank enlarging the chrome circles. Am I mechanically inclined? No. My buddy Dave Craghill use to always say to me, when I had any trouble on the trails...."Richard, start with simple." He had me up and running in minutes. I can only imagine what fantastic bikes they build today. I would buy one in an instant! Continued success to everyone! Stay hydrated out there.
Your enthusiastic videos on the Svart 401 convinced me to buy one. Got it 2 months ago and I absoulutely love it! Im an open minded older dude (61) who wanted something quick and nimble to go along with my Kong sized VTX1800 and the 401 fits the bill perfectly. It reminds me of my old buell xb9, but runs much cooler.....is lighter and more nimble and has many more great features. (also a steal at $5600) The 401 is not only a perfect beginner bike, but its also a great second bike for older more experienced riders. More fun than a barrel of monkeys!
Bought a ‘23 Svartpilen today. I’ve had at least 10 bikes and ridden numerous others & the “BLACK ARROW” Svart is hands-down the funnest bike I’ve ridden. So damn fun in the dirt!
I just put 1000Km on my 2020 svartpilen 401 and i am loving it. Only one thing that i changed on it was the mirrors. I am 5'11" 230lbs and there is enough power in this bike for me to have fun all day. ( gas sipping, you can fill it up with spare change)
Hey Yammie! 5 days ago i bought the Svartpilen 250 as my first bike at 24yo. Im having a blast with it, took your word and you were absolutely right! Its perfect. Also, i already watched like 30 of your videos and have learned a lot. Thank you very much for that. Greetings from Chile!
Long time rider here, 66 years old, many bikes. I love my 2020 Svart 401! So fun! Have owned Ducatis, Aprilia, Guzzi, Buell. Twist the piss out of the throttle on a canyon or river road and flick it around. Hoo boy. The rider in this video said it took a while to accelerate. His tach said 6k. He should try the same thing at 8k.
You guys are sitting there making jokes about how to say Husqvarna, meanwhile the closed captions be like: Fartpiling 401 Smartphone 401 Spark pill in 401 Fartpillow 401 Smartpillow 401 😂😂
In sweden, you often see roadsigns with infart, utfart, avfart, påfart, farthinder and fartkontroll. As a matter of fact, only two weeks ago i took the avfart in Dingle to get to Smögen.
After weeks of researching beginner bikes I finally found one that fits my style. I'm not into Supersport looks or touring, but wao, is a bit rugged with those tires and I can go on my hybrid dort roads, since I'll do mostly freeway, but there's a shortcut at work that is all dirt and I could save 4 miles and 6 minutes by going that route. I just wish the speedometer was bigger.
I think they used the words "entry level" many times in this video... It looks to me like it would make a great lightweight around town errand runner you could ride on a dirt road if you wanted.
@@zugmeister314 He lit shit on its entire competition and wrote God Tier.. im thinking the same thing he said! and 1 more thing.. Someone is getting some promotion money there way..
@mrseestar there are many ways around the "advertisement" label while it still being 110% an add. The most obvious of which is that this bike was it was probably given to them with the understanding that it would be a glowing review.
Just finished the MSF course yesterday and gearing up to get one of these from a dealer in the Dallas area. As of today there are 7 available from the 2 dealers up there. I was "corrected" by the rider rider coach because I was only puting the left foot down and only using 2 fingers for the brake. Both coaches were strictly Harley riders. Why can't instructors be more like Papa Yam?!?!
I did also find that helpful, as someone 6'5" there are a lot of 5'4" riders that say the ergos are great!... and they might be, but that scares me as much as it intrigues me. At least we got to see a fellow big guy on there for a hot min.
Happy to get on the road with the 125cc A1-compliant version. Even though I am 5'5, the bike still fits me, and I don't feel like it is too tall for me.
I picked mine up 3/28/2022, 32 degrees that day, it was a great day. I have been working to get my riding chips back and this bike is an awesome tool for the job.
I'm mostly a motorcycle newbie researching a first bike for general purpose (running errands, commuting, recreational riding), but know I need an upright (no sport bikes) position for comfort. I keep coming back to the Svartpilen 401. Despite my lack of previous knowledge, I was encouraged that you guys came up with the same comparison list as the spreadsheet I have, although I compared to the $5499 390 Duke instead of the 390 Adventure ($6199). I also had the Suzuki GW250 ($4099) and Honda CB300R ($4949) on my list initially, as they were in a similar price range, but dismissed them as they were significantly less powerful than the others. Jumping to the next larger size for those two manufacturers came at a couple thousand dollar premium ($7000-$9000+).
I’ve been drooling over one of these for a few years, since they were announced... I did end up getting an SV650 and now I’m drooling for a 701!... hope they make that a twin in the next two years 😍
I was considering the Royal Enfield SCRAM 411, but I was concerned that I would outgrow the HP before my budget recovered enough to upgrade. Now, I'm convinced that this would be a better option.
Yeah, I bought one (UK, 2018, 2nd hand for £3k GBP) but it's still great to see this review and know that this chain saw rules the roads (away from the highways). I would disagree about modding - my decat + BoosterPlug ECU adjust + 3D printed air filter add loads of character to the sound and a bit of performance for not much money = even more fun from the little Hooosquee!!
@@ANDY1985UK2011 it's fine on the motorways - I've done a couple of hours of fast riding at a time. It can handle it but it's clearly not going to be nearly as comfortable and smooth as a bigger bike... which is in turn not going to be nearly so fun or nimble. It's all a compromise after all but I think the Svart 401 offers a lot of flexibility for not much sacrifice.
Just want to say thanks for this video . I just got my L plates a month and spent ages wondering what bike to get for my first one. I’ve just done over 2000km on my husky and I absolutely adore it, it’s so lightweight and fits me perfectly. The suspension dial ability is amazing and I’ve just been riding the twisties almost everyday. I’m hooked on the disease and am now looking at selling a few project cars so I can buy more bikes😅
Husqvarna entered into India recently and launched swartpilen 250 and vitpilen 250. But it hasn't got much attention because it has not got it's marketing right. only known to young lads in tier 1 cities. All the others are prefering RE's. really cool looking bikes
In Australia, this (IMHO) is the best all round learner bike you can buy. Its built to a standard rather than a price and the engine can do its thing rather than being a choked down 6XX CC bike that is no fun.
I bought a Svartpilen 401 and I'm very happy with it BUT I still think the best beginner bike is the 390 Duke. The Duke is cheaper, lighter, has a lower seat height, is better in corners, has more ground clearance, currently has more accessories (original and alternative Chinese), and equips the full color TFT display with KTM My Ride (pretty awesome in the 2020 model). I only bought the Husky because of the style and the light offroad capabilities of the Pirellis... and because I already had the Duke
I’m 6ft and found this bike was quite uncomfortable on deceleration, pushing into my legs and wrists at a bad angle. I like really upright riding though. For the best, I have too many bikes! Love the look though, and adjustable suspension is a must for me
Yamms, I'm coming back to motorcycles after a long hiatus and much maturity gained. Your videos on the Svartpilen have convinced me to drive 800 miles to pick up the closest new model on a dealers lot.
Great review. Im thinking of getting going for a 125cc version of this. Moreif i decide to buy from a local dealer, rather than 2nd hand . (I have a limited licence before anyone jumps in)
Love that Yammie is slowly turning the channel from a solo RUclipsr gig to a larger company. Other motorcycle outlets should take notice or get left in the dust.
I know this video is 2 years old so what are your thoughts on price increases due to inflation? I went to a dealership and they are trying to sell me a USED (300 miles) Kawi Z400 for $6300 + tax and fees. Seems like a markup WAY OVER inflation seeing how MSRP is still $5000. I'm so glad you brought the Svartpilen 401 to my attention, I think that's going to be my next bike.
@@zesteinl6497 nah... KTM styling is really horrible. and i think Fortnine makes a good point about the 390 having reset foot pegs fucking up the attack geometry. i'll stick to my slow tracker RE
I just dropped the deposit on mine today for when the next shipment comes in (stupid COVID). I am upgrading from a Grom. I love the look and how polarizing it is. A quick color wrap and I get an eye catching unique bike to enjoy for several year to come.
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Reliability is a big problem with KTM. High compression motors = overheating = electric failure
It's cool, if you take the plastic off. I love futuristic styles, but this look reminds me of bubble font. Needs to be a bit more edgy for my taste, sharpen the lines a bit.
Owned this bike for 4 weeks. Could not stand the display, small capasity fuel tank, VIBRATION on low-medium revs. This is my personal opinion, so I am eager get my hands on the XSR700 early spring next year. Love the videos tho. Thanks.
Great video! I have a 701 Svart and it is a blast! I feel like I did when I first started riding sometime ago. Motorcycling has really changed over the years in terms of bikes do seem largely the same now a days and do not tap into my passion. But this one brings in all back! No lie. It was hard to get only a few around. I can not believe they discontinued this bike does anyone know why?
I just ordered a 2023 but im going to mod the fuel tank sides. I'm going to add expansions and add 2 more gallons. Going to make this a long range commuter bike.
I Tried a used 2018 model and I'm metric 1,78 meter tall or short 😊 but I want a tall bike like a dual sport and this bike gave me that feel. Ton of fun and it gave me sense of riding an old school scrambler and even a dual sport, because of the seat and the handlebars and ofcourse the sound. It has the looks of something you could find in a barn from the 40's or 50's or if you put spikes on the body it would look strait out of a Mad Max movie. I am a returning rider and haven't been riding for many years but this bike felt as easy as riding a mountain bike. It felt great for cruising or commuting and dirt roads maybe not real dirt tracks. The suspension is super nice, excactly what I would like in a bike. I haven't tried a Duke 390 but peolpe say it's hard and set up for race, while the Svartpilen is set up for city riding with pot holes. I am not into that low seat hight is good for beginnners because, that means you have less overview of the traffic ahead. Just learn to have one foot down:) SO YES best beginner bike, but is it a bike that I would like to have for 5 years? Maybe I would go for SV 650 :) or do as many the MT07 the popular vote😉
Great bike, but seat height is a big issue for shorter people. That were the 2020 Honda Rebel 500 shines, low seat height, and same hp at 45 Hp. The Rebel is a great bike and fun.
I got an old shadow 750 instead of the svart because seat height. I'm 5'6 and i just couldnt make it work as a first timer. Now, a season later, i could totally do it and be a lot less sketched out. It's down to this and a T-Dub 🤣
@@yammienoob hi there hey I’ve been trying to get you to review the vitpilen on 701 to see what you think about it to finally make up my mine on a regular naked or the vitpilen wich really caught my eyes
Love the Noob. I really salute the choice for beginner bike? I am a person that prefers his bikes from 300cc to 700 cc's you don't need anything bigger than that. I get most of my bikes off of Craigslist so I pick the best choices so I can ride them for a few months make a few dollars with minimal repairs. My biggest fear is when all these companies go to fuel injection and there goes the just rebuild and sync the carbs and I'm on the road.
Makes me want to cry. The pronunciation is almost OK when he is at the computer except for putting the q on Huus as if there where two q's. Then they go on saying it wrong...
Good review. If it helps, svartpilen means The Black Arrow and Husqvarna can be pronounced Huskwarna. Husk-warna. :) It's the name of the city where the company originates from. Looking at this for my first ever bike. Excited to hear it's a good bike! :)
I haven’t watched Yammie in a couple years so it’s neat to see he got this bookish Lemmy to join him. You know a moto RUclips channel is a big deal by the quality of its Lemmy. 👍
A good friend of mine got tired of paying through the nose for his beloved KTM Adventure and swapped it for a 401. It's been over 6 months now and he's still over the moon with it.
Papa yams I’m going to look at what possibly might be my first bike today, a 1999 sv650. Wish me luck with the buying process and the curse of carbs if I get it :) Update: I got it
Good get, I've had one since about '06 and it's been incredibly reliable. They like Sea Foam from time to time, but aside from that I've only had to clean the carbs once in all these years. Congrats on picking up the best looking SV, they'll never be the same and the first gen is a modern classic if you ask me.
Wonder if I can handle it (5.3/100 lbs here). Tried the 200 Duke, it's slightly lower and it was borderline comfortable, and the 390 ADV (a lot taller; someday, but not as the first bike). The jigsaw otherwise look reasonable.
Nicely done! I really like the ergonomic review at then end with you three representing three different physicals. You three should also do a (quick) ride review as rider weight can influence judgment on budget (suspension) bikes. Keep it up! :)
Comparing to what line? In it's class, the Husky is one of the most expensive. 390 duke is less than 6 grand Cb500f is less than 7 Yammer hammer has their Mt-03 for 5ish But when it boils down to it, the way Husky took the 390 platform and transformed it into such a razer sharp ride and elegant bike. It's worth the premium imo. Also it might be different in the US but here it's about 7 too. Not being combative just generally curious what class of bikes were you comparing it to?
@@s0nicfreek I’m comparing it to 2020 models and their rideaway price in the Aus market. I am comparing it to its competitors - bikes in the 300-400cc street bike class such as MT03, R3, Ninja 400, Z400, D390, RC390, CB300R, CB500f. I believe only the KTM bikes are cheaper - by $150 at my local dealer
@@s0nicfreek apparently is was about 12k AUD when it’s was introduced in 2018 and nobody bought one since we have licence restrictions. Now, everyone wants one
I've had both. The Duke is a smarter and even superior buy IMHO for a lot of reasons I already posted, but the Svartpilen has that scrambler look if you are into it and the dual purpose Pirellis. If you can reach the seat, the Husky also has more comfotable/less aggresive ergonomics
Husqvarna is doing an awesome deal on the 2022 125 models right now, can't wait to get mine (125 is the learner size in the EU) might upgrade to a 401 after if I like it as much as you guys seem to
Norwegian here: I'll try to explain how to pronounce the swedish brand "Husqvarna". You have to put emphasis on the U. And don't pause between the Q and the V. The U is pronounced like "You" without the Y. The Q is just like a K or a C. Also don't put so much emphasis on the R in qvarna. You can almost just drop the r completely if you want. So to bring this together. Pronounce it like: Houskvana and put emphasis on "Hous".
I was legit heated when you recommended a DRZ 400 over the Svart 401 for that guy on the Yamcast who was looking for a small bike to be a commuter and once and a while hit the trails. Like common, this bike is sooooo much better every day than a pig DRZ.
Great review. I was looking at the ktm 390 adventure as my first motorcycle but I think I will be getting this instead. Thanks for all the useful information.
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Hahaha you freakin' troll :D
Next Husqvarna 701 Supermoto. It's like a DRZ but fun
Son of a bitch man. I really wanted one of these but theyve been hard to find. Now it'll be practically impossible. Thanks guys.
Why not Vitpilen 401?
yo yammie why can't outside us cannot join your give away...
Didn’t even hear them mention the QuickShift. That’s a killer feature that comes standard on these bikes now and is especially great for beginners. No worries about rev matching or hitting your shifts just so. Just roll on and bang through the gears. It’s an epic bike.
It did not come standard on this 2019 model, that is why we did not mention it.
Also I don't recommend quick shifters for beginners. It's important to understand and know the clutch
@@yammienoob I agree riding it raw is such a much better feeling for beginners. My 2016 vstar250 rides like a dream. 1500 miles later still enjoying every ride.
@@yammienoob ahhhh! Okay didn’t catch that it was a 2019
@@emotionalfriend3864 This is a 2020 model for sure. Before it was a different design from 2018.
In France this model has the shifter up and down !
for my fellow shorties, I'm 5'6 and i recently bought a '21 svartpilen and i don't struggle at all with the tall seat height. I did drop the rear suspension down completely so it has very little preload on the shock but I only weigh 130lbs so it doesn't really matter. don't let the seat height scare you!
I am 5'11"but have a short inseam and have never struggled with taller bikes
how much did you lower it?
Im over here "IM 5'4" DO I DO?"
@@squishy_Rio I’m 5’6 with fairly long legs for my height. I sat on one today and hated it.
Thanks I'm 5 8 and interested in this bike but I was a little worried about the seat height.
Updates to this video ….Svartpilen 401 cost $6400 out the door from the dealership not $5600. There is aftermarket parts available for this motorcycle from sprockets to exhaust, and ECU’s, intakes, turn signals, frame protection, rotors, handlebars, etc.
Thanks a ton Yammie! I just got my Svartpilen 401 based on your videos and I LOVE it. I'm an old rider coming back to motorcycles after 10 years
Do you still ride this bike?
I'm turning 60 and want to get back into motorcycles.
Keep it for a year?
I have 26 years riding experience, my fleet has 8 bikes across all types and power, and this is my go-to bike since I bought it. The styling got me interested, the performance has keep me attached.
I put my MT10 up on the lift because this is the one I want to ride the most.
Buy it to learn, but you won't need to upgrade once you do. This is an all-around bike that will be fun for years, even once you're an old veteran.
Kinda agree. 38 years in motorcycling here!
Yep, "Keep it for a year" ain't the best catch phrase for selling a bike.
As you Said . I assume You've experienced IT all in Terms of Power and style in your 8 Bikes .
If someone started on a 401 He would Always Crave Something different . More Power after some time . Even If its Just to know how IT feels to then Go Back to the 401 Power range.
@@DrKampfpudding Actually the Svarpilen is very different kind of a motorcycle. You are not going there for the power. You are going there for something more... the styling, the looks, the design and a host of features that you do not get in most other bikes.
@@KrishnenduKes what features?
April 2022; Most certainly, I am enjoying everyone efforts. Thank you.
I want to help others with this little bit: I am a 70 y/o lifer-biker...bought my first Husky brand new for $1700.00 Canadian in Toronto., 9,485 years ago. I have pictures. I believe it was called a 400, deep-burgundy tank with huge chrome circles on either side of tank. As we road through the years our leathers would rub against tank enlarging the chrome circles.
Am I mechanically inclined? No. My buddy Dave Craghill use to always say to me, when I had any trouble on the trails...."Richard, start with simple." He had me up and running in minutes. I can only imagine what fantastic bikes they build today. I would buy one in an instant!
Continued success to everyone!
Stay hydrated out there.
Your enthusiastic videos on the Svart 401 convinced me to buy one. Got it 2 months ago and I absoulutely love it! Im an open minded older dude (61) who wanted something quick and nimble to go along with my Kong sized VTX1800 and the 401 fits the bill perfectly. It reminds me of my old buell xb9, but runs much cooler.....is lighter and more nimble and has many more great features. (also a steal at $5600) The 401 is not only a perfect beginner bike, but its also a great second bike for older more experienced riders. More fun than a barrel of monkeys!
Bought a ‘23 Svartpilen today. I’ve had at least 10 bikes and ridden numerous others & the “BLACK ARROW” Svart is hands-down the funnest bike I’ve ridden. So damn fun in the dirt!
I just put 1000Km on my 2020 svartpilen 401 and i am loving it. Only one thing that i changed on it was the mirrors. I am 5'11" 230lbs and there is enough power in this bike for me to have fun all day. ( gas sipping, you can fill it up with spare change)
Hey Yammie! 5 days ago i bought the Svartpilen 250 as my first bike at 24yo. Im having a blast with it, took your word and you were absolutely right! Its perfect.
Also, i already watched like 30 of your videos and have learned a lot. Thank you very much for that.
Greetings from Chile!
Hey! Got a few questions on that one, are you still around here?
@@ElJazzy Yes sir, ask away
@@Benzoperidoldamn you actually came back 2 yearls later. But they still didn't ask yet 😔
@@neunleben1358 hahahaha yeah. Today i dreamed i bought the svartpilen 701, almost dropped it lol
Will it be comfortable to ride if you're 5ft 9"
March 2019 I bought a 2019 svartpilen 401 and it makes me so happy to know Yam approves.
How is maintenance on the bike? And locating parts?
I'm interested. But the only dealers that seem to carry it near me are about 2 hrs away.
Long time rider here, 66 years old, many bikes. I love my 2020 Svart 401! So fun! Have owned Ducatis, Aprilia, Guzzi, Buell. Twist the piss out of the throttle on a canyon or river road and flick it around. Hoo boy. The rider in this video said it took a while to accelerate. His tach said 6k. He should try the same thing at 8k.
You guys are sitting there making jokes about how to say Husqvarna, meanwhile the closed captions be like:
Fartpiling 401
Smartphone 401
Spark pill in 401
Fartpillow 401
Smartpillow 401
😂😂
Lol I saw that too
How would the exhaust of the Fartpiling 401 sound?
Dude I swear I heard yammie say Fartpilin' at one point in this vid 🤣
In sweden, you often see roadsigns with infart, utfart, avfart, påfart, farthinder and fartkontroll.
As a matter of fact, only two weeks ago i took the avfart in Dingle to get to Smögen.
@@Simon-eh5ez farthinder? nice
After weeks of researching beginner bikes I finally found one that fits my style. I'm not into Supersport looks or touring, but wao, is a bit rugged with those tires and I can go on my hybrid dort roads, since I'll do mostly freeway, but there's a shortcut at work that is all dirt and I could save 4 miles and 6 minutes by going that route. I just wish the speedometer was bigger.
Just bought mine last week as my first bike. It’s been incredible to learn on in the city of brotherly love.
did not know you could ride a chainsaw
😂😂😂
I guess you never seen a chainsaw powered bicycle
Betcha didn't know a motorcycle could cut down trees.
It's a KTM.
@@matthew27lamb31 you right
I feel like i walked into a dealership and you are a salesperson trying to sell me this "god tier bike"
I think they used the words "entry level" many times in this video...
It looks to me like it would make a great lightweight around town errand runner you could ride on a dirt road if you wanted.
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@@zugmeister314 He lit shit on its entire competition and wrote God Tier.. im thinking the same thing he said! and 1 more thing.. Someone is getting some promotion money there way..
@@fernandojr2172 would be illegal to Not label as advertisemnt so i strongly doubt it
@mrseestar there are many ways around the "advertisement" label while it still being 110% an add. The most obvious of which is that this bike was it was probably given to them with the understanding that it would be a glowing review.
I'm located in Colombia and next year I'll get the new Svartpilen 200 as my first bike, so this review came in very handy. Thanks!
Just finished the MSF course yesterday and gearing up to get one of these from a dealer in the Dallas area. As of today there are 7 available from the 2 dealers up there. I was "corrected" by the rider rider coach because I was only puting the left foot down and only using 2 fingers for the brake. Both coaches were strictly Harley riders. Why can't instructors be more like Papa Yam?!?!
Love the fact that you do a specific break-down on ergonomics with different riders. I'm 5'8 and I've just ordered mine ;-)
I did also find that helpful, as someone 6'5" there are a lot of 5'4" riders that say the ergos are great!... and they might be, but that scares me as much as it intrigues me. At least we got to see a fellow big guy on there for a hot min.
Happy to get on the road with the 125cc A1-compliant version. Even though I am 5'5, the bike still fits me, and I don't feel like it is too tall for me.
I picked mine up 3/28/2022, 32 degrees that day, it was a great day. I have been working to get my riding chips back and this bike is an awesome tool for the job.
I've had my Svartpilen since Jan 4, 2020, and love it. I'll be getting a bigger bike but I'll keep this one too. Great bike to cruise around town
Bought my 401 today, lucky me I got some extra parts on it.
- Exhaust
- New Foot Pega
- New Mirrors
- Headlight Protector Cage
I'm mostly a motorcycle newbie researching a first bike for general purpose (running errands, commuting, recreational riding), but know I need an upright (no sport bikes) position for comfort. I keep coming back to the Svartpilen 401. Despite my lack of previous knowledge, I was encouraged that you guys came up with the same comparison list as the spreadsheet I have, although I compared to the $5499 390 Duke instead of the 390 Adventure ($6199). I also had the Suzuki GW250 ($4099) and Honda CB300R ($4949) on my list initially, as they were in a similar price range, but dismissed them as they were significantly less powerful than the others. Jumping to the next larger size for those two manufacturers came at a couple thousand dollar premium ($7000-$9000+).
Good review until RUclips auto CC wrote "fartpilling". Then it became hilarious 😹
😂😂😂😂
5:35 😂
😂😂😂
I got "fart pillow" about 3 minutes in. 🤣
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
I’ve been drooling over one of these for a few years, since they were announced... I did end up getting an SV650 and now I’m drooling for a 701!... hope they make that a twin in the next two years 😍
I was considering the Royal Enfield SCRAM 411, but I was concerned that I would outgrow the HP before my budget recovered enough to upgrade. Now, I'm convinced that this would be a better option.
Yeah, I bought one (UK, 2018, 2nd hand for £3k GBP) but it's still great to see this review and know that this chain saw rules the roads (away from the highways). I would disagree about modding - my decat + BoosterPlug ECU adjust + 3D printed air filter add loads of character to the sound and a bit of performance for not much money = even more fun from the little Hooosquee!!
Tim Parkhouse not good for motorways use then? for say 30 minutes ?
@@ANDY1985UK2011 it's fine on the motorways - I've done a couple of hours of fast riding at a time. It can handle it but it's clearly not going to be nearly as comfortable and smooth as a bigger bike... which is in turn not going to be nearly so fun or nimble. It's all a compromise after all but I think the Svart 401 offers a lot of flexibility for not much sacrifice.
Just want to say thanks for this video . I just got my L plates a month and spent ages wondering what bike to get for my first one. I’ve just done over 2000km on my husky and I absolutely adore it, it’s so lightweight and fits me perfectly. The suspension dial ability is amazing and I’ve just been riding the twisties almost everyday. I’m hooked on the disease and am now looking at selling a few project cars so I can buy more bikes😅
Husqvarna entered into India recently and launched swartpilen 250 and vitpilen 250. But it hasn't got much attention because it has not got it's marketing right. only known to young lads in tier 1 cities. All the others are prefering RE's. really cool looking bikes
In Australia, this (IMHO) is the best all round learner bike you can buy. Its built to a standard rather than a price and the engine can do its thing rather than being a choked down 6XX CC bike that is no fun.
I bought a Svartpilen 401 and I'm very happy with it BUT I still think the best beginner bike is the 390 Duke. The Duke is cheaper, lighter, has a lower seat height, is better in corners, has more ground clearance, currently has more accessories (original and alternative Chinese), and equips the full color TFT display with KTM My Ride (pretty awesome in the 2020 model). I only bought the Husky because of the style and the light offroad capabilities of the Pirellis... and because I already had the Duke
I’m 6ft and found this bike was quite uncomfortable on deceleration, pushing into my legs and wrists at a bad angle. I like really upright riding though. For the best, I have too many bikes! Love the look though, and adjustable suspension is a must for me
Yamms, I'm coming back to motorcycles after a long hiatus and much maturity gained. Your videos on the Svartpilen have convinced me to drive 800 miles to pick up the closest new model on a dealers lot.
I picked up mine a month ago as my first bike and it’s a dream.
do you still have it?
As a Husqvarna 572xp chainsaw owner, I appreciated Yammies's humour in this one! 😂
Great review. Im thinking of getting going for a 125cc version of this. Moreif i decide to buy from a local dealer, rather than 2nd hand . (I have a limited licence before anyone jumps in)
Great scrambler. Love the looks. I wish Husqvarna would make a version as an adventure bike with a 20+ liter fuel tank and a large rear rack.
I've had a stihl chainsaw for about 10 years now and it still starts after two pulls. One choke pull then fire it up.
Plus a leaf blower and weed whip, all bought at the same time and all still work perfect with no replacement parts yet.
Love that Yammie is slowly turning the channel from a solo RUclipsr gig to a larger company. Other motorcycle outlets should take notice or get left in the dust.
I know this video is 2 years old so what are your thoughts on price increases due to inflation? I went to a dealership and they are trying to sell me a USED (300 miles) Kawi Z400 for $6300 + tax and fees. Seems like a markup WAY OVER inflation seeing how MSRP is still $5000.
I'm so glad you brought the Svartpilen 401 to my attention, I think that's going to be my next bike.
part of me wishes, they'd stick that engine in the RE himalayan.
Now your talking.
Me to
So you want a KTM 390 Adventure
@@zesteinl6497 nah... KTM styling is really horrible. and i think Fortnine makes a good point about the 390 having reset foot pegs fucking up the attack geometry. i'll stick to my slow tracker RE
It wont work, that bike isnt a dual sport, that RE engine suits it well for whats its for, not in the west tho i guess.
Just bought a 2021 as my return to riding bike and I love it.
If you turn on auto generated sub titles, this bike is called fart pillow.
because he pronounced the "v" like an "f" instead of "w"
I just dropped the deposit on mine today for when the next shipment comes in (stupid COVID). I am upgrading from a Grom. I love the look and how polarizing it is. A quick color wrap and I get an eye catching unique bike to enjoy for several year to come.
Reliability is a big problem with KTM. High compression motors = overheating = electric failure
I appreciate how you showed different sized people on them
It's cool, if you take the plastic off. I love futuristic styles, but this look reminds me of bubble font. Needs to be a bit more edgy for my taste, sharpen the lines a bit.
There are plenty of other bikes in this class with that style if you want.
Examples?
@@mattdamon4544 Duke 390
Bought a 2018 with 4500 miles for $4000, I love it. I might trade in for a 2020 for all the adjustability though.
Your comparison table: I love it. You go straight to the point and give us pure meat, no bones. Perfect. Subscribed.
Owned this bike for 4 weeks. Could not stand the display, small capasity fuel tank, VIBRATION on low-medium revs. This is my personal opinion, so I am eager get my hands on the XSR700 early spring next year. Love the videos tho. Thanks.
Compared with a TW200 it is paradise lol
How u like the xsr700
Great video! I have a 701 Svart and it is a blast! I feel like I did when I first started riding sometime ago. Motorcycling has really changed over the years in terms of bikes do seem largely the same now a days and do not tap into my passion. But this one brings in all back! No lie. It was hard to get only a few around. I can not believe they discontinued this bike does anyone know why?
Want it but feel like it'd look too small on me. The 701 is a big step up in price too. Choice for me is between these 2 and RE Continental GT 650
I just got my endorsement last week, and the 401 was my first bike and I love it. It’s funny when people ask “husqvarna makes motorcycles?”
I just ordered a 2023 but im going to mod the fuel tank sides. I'm going to add expansions and add 2 more gallons. Going to make this a long range commuter bike.
Is it just me or does all of Yammies employees (except Spite) look like clones of him. Even the new guy looks like Yam if he could grow hair
@@MrBeardedgelfling how is that even racist
@@MrBeardedgelfling like fr
I Tried a used 2018 model and I'm metric 1,78 meter tall or short 😊 but I want a tall bike like a dual sport and this bike gave me that feel. Ton of fun and it gave me sense of riding an old school scrambler and even a dual sport, because of the seat and the handlebars and ofcourse the sound. It has the looks of something you could find in a barn from the 40's or 50's or if you put spikes on the body it would look strait out of a Mad Max movie.
I am a returning rider and haven't been riding for many years but this bike felt as easy as riding a mountain bike. It felt great for cruising or commuting and dirt roads maybe not real dirt tracks. The suspension is super nice, excactly what I would like in a bike. I haven't tried a Duke 390 but peolpe say it's hard and set up for race, while the Svartpilen is set up for city riding with pot holes. I am not into that low seat hight is good for beginnners because, that means you have less overview of the traffic ahead. Just learn to have one foot down:)
SO YES best beginner bike, but is it a bike that I would like to have for 5 years? Maybe I would go for SV 650 :) or do as many the MT07 the popular vote😉
Well shit. I'm sold. Especially being 6'5 and working in a rock quarry- I'm about to have a blast
Great bike, but seat height is a big issue for shorter people. That were
the 2020 Honda Rebel 500 shines, low seat height, and same hp at 45
Hp. The Rebel is a great bike and fun.
I got an old shadow 750 instead of the svart because seat height. I'm 5'6 and i just couldnt make it work as a first timer. Now, a season later, i could totally do it and be a lot less sketched out.
It's down to this and a T-Dub 🤣
I haven't watch him in a year and now he got a hq?
Got way more than just this bike. Go to www.yammienoob.co
Same I checked him after binging on his listicles back in 2018 in the heady days of my first bike phase. He has an HQ wtf
@@yammienoob hi there hey I’ve been trying to get you to review the vitpilen on 701 to see what you think about it to finally make up my mine on a regular naked or the vitpilen wich really caught my eyes
Love the Noob. I really salute the choice for beginner bike? I am a person that prefers his bikes from 300cc to 700 cc's you don't need anything bigger than that. I get most of my bikes off of Craigslist so I pick the best choices so I can ride them for a few months make a few dollars with minimal repairs. My biggest fear is when all these companies go to fuel injection and there goes the just rebuild and sync the carbs and I'm on the road.
The way everyone prenounces Husqvarna makes me want to die :( *sad swedish noises*
Huuuuuus. Kvaaaaaaarna.
Det är det där q:et som skickar dem åt helt fel håll...
I died when he listened to how to pronounce it and immediately pronounced it his own way after 😂😂😂
Makes me want to cry. The pronunciation is almost OK when he is at the computer except for putting the q on Huus as if there where two q's. Then they go on saying it wrong...
Now imagine being Italian when they pronounce Ducati names.
I love the 401's they are little rocket-ships, deceptively fast, so light, and flickable!
Yammie at 5:40 remainding me of the fake door salesman from Rick and morty
I got one of these it's amazing. Best bike ever under 600cc
Good review. If it helps, svartpilen means The Black Arrow and Husqvarna can be pronounced Huskwarna. Husk-warna. :) It's the name of the city where the company originates from.
Looking at this for my first ever bike. Excited to hear it's a good bike! :)
I haven’t watched Yammie in a couple years so it’s neat to see he got this bookish Lemmy to join him. You know a moto RUclips channel is a big deal by the quality of its Lemmy. 👍
I’d love to buy one, but KTM reliability and glitches have scared me off. As a new rider, I need to find neutral!
YYEESSS!!!! Best first 55 seconds of any RUclips video. Put it in Rewind 2020.
the indoor beanie makes him more believable 🥴💨
I have a Duke 390 which is essentially the same bike. I absolutely love it and never get bored of it.
I'm not sure if the bike is just really good or if this is an ad
A good friend of mine got tired of paying through the nose for his beloved KTM Adventure and swapped it for a 401. It's been over 6 months now and he's still over the moon with it.
Papa yams I’m going to look at what possibly might be my first bike today, a 1999 sv650. Wish me luck with the buying process and the curse of carbs if I get it :)
Update: I got it
Congrats!!
Good get, I've had one since about '06 and it's been incredibly reliable. They like Sea Foam from time to time, but aside from that I've only had to clean the carbs once in all these years. Congrats on picking up the best looking SV, they'll never be the same and the first gen is a modern classic if you ask me.
@@theTenthlife Don't know how I feel about carburetors but god you are right. Sexiest naked bike on the planet.
Congratulations bro
How are you liking it after 2 months of ownership?
I have a Husqvarna and must admit it’s very nice!!
This weed walker hasn’t broken down on me during 9 years of use. 😂
Love your struggle with my completely useless native tounge. ;)
Wonder if I can handle it (5.3/100 lbs here). Tried the 200 Duke, it's slightly lower and it was borderline comfortable, and the 390 ADV (a lot taller; someday, but not as the first bike). The jigsaw otherwise look reasonable.
Nicely done! I really like the ergonomic review at then end with you three representing three different physicals.
You three should also do a (quick) ride review as rider weight can influence judgment on budget (suspension) bikes.
Keep it up! :)
My motorcycle instructor drives one of those, he loves it.
Taking my chainsaw 401 on a weekend road trip tomorrow!
You can catch me riding my Svartpilen 401 around St. Louis!! I love it!!
Funny enough, it’s 7k Aud and cheaper than almost all of its competitors from Yamaha Honda or Kawasaki
Comparing to what line?
In it's class, the Husky is one of the most expensive.
390 duke is less than 6 grand
Cb500f is less than 7
Yammer hammer has their Mt-03 for 5ish
But when it boils down to it, the way Husky took the 390 platform and transformed it into such a razer sharp ride and elegant bike. It's worth the premium imo.
Also it might be different in the US but here it's about 7 too. Not being combative just generally curious what class of bikes were you comparing it to?
@@s0nicfreek I’m comparing it to 2020 models and their rideaway price in the Aus market.
I am comparing it to its competitors - bikes in the 300-400cc street bike class such as MT03, R3, Ninja 400, Z400, D390, RC390, CB300R, CB500f. I believe only the KTM bikes are cheaper - by $150 at my local dealer
@@Soshi12005 How interesting how different it is on this side of the pond. That's really neat
@@s0nicfreek apparently is was about 12k AUD when it’s was introduced in 2018 and nobody bought one since we have licence restrictions. Now, everyone wants one
I bought mine in august last year and beside the small tank i absolutely love it
Would you recommend this one or the duke 390 ?
I've had both. The Duke is a smarter and even superior buy IMHO for a lot of reasons I already posted, but the Svartpilen has that scrambler look if you are into it and the dual purpose Pirellis. If you can reach the seat, the Husky also has more comfotable/less aggresive ergonomics
Husqvarna is doing an awesome deal on the 2022 125 models right now, can't wait to get mine (125 is the learner size in the EU) might upgrade to a 401 after if I like it as much as you guys seem to
Did you get it? The gold color one?
The seat height is a deal breaker for my 5'6".
~5'5" here 😥
Norwegian here: I'll try to explain how to pronounce the swedish brand "Husqvarna". You have to put emphasis on the U. And don't pause between the Q and the V. The U is pronounced like "You" without the Y. The Q is just like a K or a C. Also don't put so much emphasis on the R in qvarna. You can almost just drop the r completely if you want. So to bring this together. Pronounce it like: Houskvana and put emphasis on "Hous".
Yep I’ve decided, I’m getting. Svartpilen 401 as my first bike.
Lemme know what ya think
@@michaelmarcus509 im getting mine Friday im so excited
@@macfpv03 getting mine tomorrow ! ordered it in November... Can't wait
@@FrenchyRider574 lucky son of a gun i have to wait till june but hey im getting a 2021 now
The svartpilen/vitpilen is a weapon! It wants to wheelie all the time, handles awesome and of course the price is unbeatable!
Yeah but they’re very limited stock
And sell above msrp
@@vebez5993 I'm in Canada, so availability isn't a issue 😁
I was legit heated when you recommended a DRZ 400 over the Svart 401 for that guy on the Yamcast who was looking for a small bike to be a commuter and once and a while hit the trails. Like common, this bike is sooooo much better every day than a pig DRZ.
Thanks man, u got the sickest bike on the road man. Always wanted a trusted bike bro to review this compact beast
*expecting to see a bike break down comprehensively
Same here, eichmann
Thank you PapaYams. I just officially bought my Svartpilen 401 chainsaw this afternoon. Love the channel homie.
Do you think you can shave the seat down if you needed to ?
Bahhaha
my close captioning Interpreted you as Introducing the Husqvarna "fartpiling 401"
Same. Lol
When are you reviewing the new 2024 husqvarna 401 and 250.
Always laugh at how others say the name. in NZ we just say "Husky" ... says it all
Great review. I was looking at the ktm 390 adventure as my first motorcycle but I think I will be getting this instead. Thanks for all the useful information.
Sadly he’s a lil too tall for the resident hamster😢