Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 2025 vs. Suzuki GSX-8S 2024

Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 2025

Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 2025

Suzuki GSX-8S 2024

Suzuki GSX-8S 2024

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Technical Specifications Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 2025 compared to Suzuki GSX-8S 2024

Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 2025
Suzuki GSX-8S 2024

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore89 mmBore84 mm
StrokeStroke64 mmStroke70 mm
Engine powerEngine power45 HPEngine power83 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power8,500 rpm
TorqueTorque39 NmTorque78 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque7,000 rpmRpm at Torque6,800 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12.6 Compression Ratio12.8
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders1Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement398.6 ccmDisplacement776 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
BrandBrandWPBrandKayaba
TravelTravel150 mmTravel130 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
BrandBrandWPBrandKayaba
TravelTravel150 mmTravel130 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, PreloadAdjustmentPreload
MaterialMaterialAluminiumMaterialAluminium

Chassis

FrameFrameChromium-molybdenumFrameSteel
RakeRake66 degreeRake65 degree
TrailTrail95 mmTrail104 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeSingle diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter320 mmDiameter310 mm
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
TechnologyTechnologyradialTechnologyradial

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonSingle piston
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFixed caliper

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Traction controlAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Riding modes, Ride by Wire, Shift assistant with blipper, Traction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width110 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width150 mmRear tyre width180 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height55 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,368 mmWheelbase1,465 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height820 mmSeat Height810 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity13 lFuel Tank Capacity14 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyA2License compliancyA2, A
RangeRange263 kmRange333 km
Combined fuel consumptionCombined fuel consumption3.4 l/100kmCombined fuel consumption4.2 l/100km

Equipment

EquipmentEquipmentConnectivity, TFT displayEquipmentLED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights, TFT display

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 2025

Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 2025

With the 2024 update, the Svartpilen 401 has become significantly larger, more mature, heavier and more modern. With a lower seat height and wider dimensions, it has become more attractive for both short and tall pilots. The new TFT display is more attractive to look at and offers practical benefits. Despite the extra weight, the Svartpilen remains an agile fun bike with decent grunt from the single cylinder, a relaxed riding position and adjustable, well-functioning suspension. The only thing that spoils the riding pleasure is the weak, less powerful brakes. If the old Svartpilen was too small or too high, you should give it another chance in 2024.

Fun single-cylinder engine with top quickshifter and low vibrations

Adjustable chassis

More space in the saddle than before

More accessible than before

Beautiful TFT display & lush electronics

Weak brakes with a doughy pressure point

Higher weight than before

Suzuki GSX-8S 2024

Suzuki GSX-8S 2024

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

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