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SVARTPILEN 801 BRINGS NEW LIFE TO THE SWEDISH BRAND
Husqvarna has fully revealed the all-new production Svartpilen 801 which is expected to be released in New Zealand in August . While pricing is yet to be announced by Husqvarna Motorcycles New Zealand , the new Svartpilen looks to be one of the most attractive bikes in the range for a wide set of Kiwi motorcyclists . Previously , since the single-cylinder LC4- powered Svartpilen and Vitpilen left the lineup Husqvarna ’ s only mainstream large-capacity offering has been the Norden 901 adventure bike , with the rest of the Swedish brand ’ s range heavily leaning towards the dirt side of the market . The new “ scrambler-inspired ” Svartpilen 801 is set to change that with its LC8c paralleltwin engine , cast alloy wheels and truly appealing styling .
In its press release , Husqvarna states the new Svartpilen 801 is “ engineered to elevate the road riding experience and escape the ordinary , this exceptional motorcycle sets a new standard of excellence for middleweight street models .” Weighing 181kg without fuel , the Svartpilen 801 is built around a strong and light tubular steel frame for a balance of flex and rigidity . As its name implies , the heart of the bike is the 799cc version of the LC8c engine which is now offered in three capacities across the Husqvarna and KTM ranges . Tipping the scales at 52kg dry , the engine offers a peak power output of 105hp and 87Nm . Husqvarna is touting the engine ’ s reliability and efficiency as “ guaranteed by innovative technologies that extend service intervals to 15,000 km and ensure an extremely low fuel consumption .”
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