Built around Husqvarna's enduro - offroad motorcycle platform, the 2021 Husqvarna Svartpilen 125 pairs a 125 cc (7.6 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 14.8 HP (10.8 kW), transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 118.4 HP per liter, the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.
On the scales, the Svartpilen 125 measures 146 kg (322 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.1 HP/kg (9.86 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 835 mm (32.9 in) seat height — resulting in a taller command-style riding posture suited to medium-to-tall inseams, combined with a 1,485 mm (58.5 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 9.5-liter (2.5 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 2 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 475 km (295 miles) between fill-ups.
Within MotoLibrary's Husqvarna archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 2021 to 2024, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
118.4 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.1 HP/kg (9.86 kg/HP)
Theoretical Range
~475 km (295 mi)
Engine
Displacement125.0 ccm (7.63 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsBalancer shaft
Power14.8 HP (10.8 kW))
Bore x Stroke58.0 x 47.2 mm (2.3 x 1.9 inches)
Fuel SystemInjection
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
IgnitionBosch EMS
LubricationForced oil lubrication with 2 oil pumps
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchWet, multi-disc clutch,
Performance
Fuel Consumption2.00 litres/100 km (50.0 km/l or 117.61 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases46.4 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Chassis
Frame TypeSteel trellis
Rake25.0°
Front SuspensionWP APEX 43
Front Travel142 mm (5.6 inches)
Rear SuspensionWP APEX - Monoshock
Rear Travel142 mm (5.6 inches)
Wheelbase1485 mm (58.5 inches)
Ground Clearance145 mm (5.7 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/70-17
Rear Tyre130/60-17
Front BrakesSingle disc. ByBre, opposed four-piston caliper. ABS.
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