YSR_Racer_99 Posted February 14, 2019 Report Share Posted February 14, 2019 2019 Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 No thank you. Unh unh. No way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaDoc Posted February 14, 2019 Report Share Posted February 14, 2019 😂 looks are so subjective. I absolutely love that bike and the whole concept of it. Was looking forward to it ever since they showed the prototype thingy but then again my taste is weird. I was the handful of few who loved the cyclops versys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motocat12 Posted February 14, 2019 Report Share Posted February 14, 2019 REDISCOVER YOUR URBAN ENVIRONMENT The SVARTPILEN 401 is a progressive, rugged motorcycle with timeless appeal, designed to endure the demands of urban exploration. Drawing inspiration from Husqvarna Motorcycles' pioneering heritage, this bike also looks ahead, innovates and guides the future of motorcycling in a whole new direction. A motorcycle that offers the perpetual enjoyment of owning something unique and special, combined in an individualistic and technically advanced package - allowing a rider to simply enjoy the thrill of the ride. Features may include: EXTERIOR The design idea for the SVARTPILEN 401 is to strip away all unnecessary gimmicks and to create a simple, progressive mix of classic thinking and modern design. This way of thinking is synonymous with the Swedish heritage of Husqvarna Motorcycles and can be clearly seen on the SVARTPILEN 401. The lightweight and narrow bodywork is shaped into the SVARTPILEN 401’s design and intelligently allows for seamless movement while riding. Its black colour, rugged tyres and protective parts give the motorcycle a rigorous look to match its urban exploration intentions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motocat12 Posted February 14, 2019 Report Share Posted February 14, 2019 10 minutes ago, NinjaDoc said: That's the vitpilen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaDoc Posted February 14, 2019 Report Share Posted February 14, 2019 57 minutes ago, motocat12 said: That's the vitpilen. Dang sorry, I was referring to vitpilen the whole time. Did t even register he was talking about something else This was the prototype image I think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serpentracer Posted March 16, 2019 Report Share Posted March 16, 2019 you, sir, have not laid eyes on the train wreck Yamaha Niken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubba Posted March 16, 2019 Report Share Posted March 16, 2019 I've seen the pics for a year or so. I'm split on whether to call it ugly or just weird. Would not want to pay the expected costs of maintaining double the fork leg parts, double the tire costs, and the unknown maintenance on the bushings/linkages for the front suspension! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaDoc Posted March 16, 2019 Report Share Posted March 16, 2019 4 hours ago, serpentracer said: you, sir, have not laid eyes on the train wreck Yamaha Niken i want to own one when the price starts coming down in another year or so. Love the concept 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauly Posted March 17, 2019 Report Share Posted March 17, 2019 The concept is ignorant. Double the fork maintenance and the bike still requires a side stand? Exaclty what is the appeal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
what Posted March 18, 2019 Report Share Posted March 18, 2019 so is the svartpilen just the black version of the vitpilen? because... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motocat12 Posted March 18, 2019 Report Share Posted March 18, 2019 black and knobby, riserbars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaDoc Posted March 18, 2019 Report Share Posted March 18, 2019 4 hours ago, Pauly said: The concept is ignorant. Double the fork maintenance and the bike still requires a side stand? Exaclty what is the appeal? Is this one of your sarcasm or real question hehe 1 hour ago, motocat12 said: black and knobby, riserbars Man the studio pics and real life pics are always light year difference this looks like a TVS bike straight out of India Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBBaron Posted March 18, 2019 Report Share Posted March 18, 2019 Both the new Huskies are pretty bad. However the 701s are sexy, especially the SM 😜 The Niken is not a motorcycle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
what Posted March 18, 2019 Report Share Posted March 18, 2019 (edited) looks like a college-age grom Edited March 18, 2019 by what Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serpentracer Posted March 28, 2019 Report Share Posted March 28, 2019 On 3/17/2019 at 6:55 PM, Pauly said: The concept is ignorant. Double the fork maintenance and the bike still requires a side stand? Exaclty what is the appeal? requiring a side stand is part of what makes it special. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScubaCinci Posted March 28, 2019 Report Share Posted March 28, 2019 According to reviews, it corners like glue, regardless of wet, dry, gravel, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted March 28, 2019 Report Share Posted March 28, 2019 11 hours ago, ScubaCinci said: According to reviews, it corners like glue, regardless of wet, dry, gravel, etc. It corners well, but limited to 45 degrees of lean (by the front end), but the pegs drag much sooner than that The entire premise of this things seems to be that 3 wheels have more grip than 2. Well, just get a car then. Not to mention it's much uglier than a Can Am Spyder. It's an interesting engineering exercise, but it will be a commercial flop. These will be sitting in showrooms for years as deeply discounted leftovers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScubaCinci Posted March 28, 2019 Report Share Posted March 28, 2019 Yeah, I think they have a very narrow demographic that will want these and I doubt they'll have large production runs of these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theroamr Posted March 28, 2019 Report Share Posted March 28, 2019 I’m just glad your not talking about my bike the Yamaha super tenere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrot Posted March 28, 2019 Report Share Posted March 28, 2019 6 hours ago, Tpoppa said: It corners well, but limited to 45 degrees of lean (by the front end), but the pegs drag much sooner than that The entire premise of this things seems to be that 3 wheels have more grip than 2. Well, just get a car then. Not to mention it's much uglier than a Can Am Spyder. It's an interesting engineering exercise, but it will be a commercial flop. These will be sitting in showrooms for years as deeply discounted leftovers. I agree that the sales on this thing are likely to be less than Yamaha would like. It seems like a weird cross between the Can-Am and a traditional bike. I saw this for the first time at the motorcycle show in Jan and just stared at it confusingly wondering what the hell is that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScubaCinci Posted March 28, 2019 Report Share Posted March 28, 2019 1 hour ago, theroamr said: I’m just glad your not talking about my bike the Yamaha super tenere My Tenere was hawt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted March 28, 2019 Report Share Posted March 28, 2019 54 minutes ago, ScubaCinci said: My Tenere was hawt Any motorcycle you sit on is hawt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauly Posted March 28, 2019 Report Share Posted March 28, 2019 I just stole a motorcycle. So I know it's hawt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaDoc Posted March 29, 2019 Report Share Posted March 29, 2019 They only selling around 500ish I think in States this year, I am hoping for it to sit on floors and loose value by 2021 I might get it. But it might not, the demand is there even though mild to fill up the allocated slots already. It will only sit in the floor if they start cranking it out more next year as well. It’s gotta be a once in life time experience to ride this thing. The thing actually leans well and good enough for an average street ride, and the grip will of course be better than a regular bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScubaCinci Posted March 29, 2019 Report Share Posted March 29, 2019 4 hours ago, Tonik said: Any motorcycle you sit on is hawt. Like an egg under a large hen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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