Any body bought or rode the new Husky street bikes?

[bad Chad]

I think they look interesting, wondering how they go?

[PhilB]

Mechanically, they're basically the same as the KTM Duke 690, so I'd expect they go about the same as those.  Which is pretty darn well.

PhilB

[gsp0702]

I have test ridden both of the Pilen's and if I had the money to hand I would be seriously interested, they are greta bikes, and for the sort of riding I do, mainly town commutes with a little bit of weekend riding on single lane country roads they work really well, you wouldn't tour on it but to spice up a commute they would be a great option.  Build quality is good, engine's ace and the quickshifter is excellent. The instrument cluster get's a lot of stick, but works well has Gear indicator, fuel guage and rec counter and I ound it easy to use, it's not a flash TFT job but provides all the info you need.

As you can tell I liked them, personally might favour the Vit over the Svart but both good. Downside in NZ is looks like they are not going to continue importing as the RRP is to steep for NZ market and they had to drop 5K'ish NZ$ of the price to move them of the show room floor.

[ozarquebus]

I did not know about them, till you mentioned it. So I looked it up and here is a link to the Svartpilen 701.

https://www.husqvarna-motorcycles.com/us/svartpilen/svartpilen-701/






350 lbs 700cc One-lunger making 75 hp?
 Modern Technology, yet simple...sounds pretty good on paper! BMW Cagiva Husaberg affiliation?

Quote from website:
"The SVARTPILEN 701 is powered by a modern 692.7 cc liquid cooled, single-cylinder engine that features the latest design and electronics technology. With a peak horsepower of 55 kW (75 hp) and 72 Nm of torque at 6750 rpm, there is no doubting this motorcycle´s performance potential. The electronic fuel injection is operated by a ride-by-wire system and delivers immediate, sharp and refined power, controlled by the standard traction control system. Featuring some of the latest technical solutions, such as a standard up & down easy shift, this engine delivers exceptional ride-ability. Produced using innovative production processes and the highest quality materials, premium reliability and efficiency is ensured. This quality also results in conveniently long 10,000 km service interval."

[ozarquebus]

OK, I see the similarity as described by philb.