VOL. 55 ISSUE 45 NOVEMBER 13, 2018 P49
H
usqvarna created quite a stir when they released the
concept drawing of the Svartpilen 701 back in 1923. Just
kidding, but it really did seem like decades ago we first laid
eyes on the sexy little single that borrows rather heavily from the
KTM 690 Duke to create a rolling neo-classic fashion piece.
Now, thanks to the wonder that is the EICMA Show in Milan,
we finally have the production-ready version of the scrambler/flat
tracker, whatever you want to call it (for us, it's kind of in between).
The power comes from the latest generation KTM 690 Duke
motor, as does the tubular steel chassis. It's not so much a techni-
cal exercise as it is an aesthetic one, the Svartpilen wrapped in
minimalist bodywork with the same tank as the 401 Vitpilen but with
a funky stepped seat unit and rear number-plate housing.
Braking is taken care of by Brembo with a Bosch switchable
ABS system, you'll get an up-and-down quickshifter, slipper clutch,
and a massive line of accessories. No price or U.S. availability was
available at time of publication. CN
Svartpilen 701
2019 HUSQVARNA
