Positioned in Husqvarna's enduro - offroad motorcycle lineup, the 2018 Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 pairs a 375 cc (22.9 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 44 HP (32.1 kW) while maximum torque reaches 37 Nm (27.3 lb-ft), transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 117.3 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.
Within MotoLibrary's Husqvarna archive, this model family spans 6 indexed model years from 2017 to 2024, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
117.3 HP/L
Engine
Displacement375.0 ccm (22.88 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsKTM engine
Power44.0 HP (32.1 kW))
Torque37.0 Nm (3.8 kgf-m or 27.3 ft.lbs)
Bore x Stroke89.0 x 60.0 mm (3.5 x 2.4 inches)
Fuel SystemInjection
Fuel ControlSingle Overhead Cams (SOHC)
IgnitionKeihin EMS with RBW, twin ignition
LubricationWet sump
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
Chassis
Frame TypeSteel trellis frame
Front SuspensionWP performance cartridge forks
Rear SuspensionSwingarm, WP progressive damping system
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Power
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Torque
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
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