At the heart of the 2025 Husqvarna Svartpilen 801 naked motorcycle, Husqvarna utilizes a 799 cc (48.8 cu in) liquid-cooled twin, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 103.3 HP (75.4 kW), transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 129.3 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.
On the scales, the Svartpilen 801 measures 181 kg (399 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.57 HP/kg (1.75 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 820 mm (32.3 in) seat height — resulting in a taller command-style riding posture suited to medium-to-tall inseams, combined with a 1,475 mm (58.1 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 16-liter (4.2 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 4.5 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 356 km (221 miles) between fill-ups.
Within MotoLibrary's Husqvarna archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 2024 to 2025, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
129.3 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.57 HP/kg (1.75 kg/HP)
Theoretical Range
~356 km (221 mi)
Engine
Displacement799.0 ccm (48.75 cubic inches)
Engine TypeTwin, four-stroke
Power103.3 HP (75.4 kW))
Compression12.5:1
Bore x Stroke88.0 x 65.7 mm (3.5 x 2.6 inches)
Fuel SystemInjection. DKK Dellorto, throttle body 46mm.
IgnitionBosch EMS with RBW
LubricationForced oil lubrication with 2 pumps
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchCable operated PASC slipper clutch
Driveline520 X-Ring chain
Performance
Fuel Consumption4.50 litres/100 km (22.2 km/l or 52.27 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases104.4 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
ExhaustStainless steel primary and secondary silencer
Chassis
Frame TypeChromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated
Rake24.5°
Front SuspensionWP APEX 43
Front Travel140 mm (5.5 inches)
Rear SuspensionWP APEX Monoshock
Rear Travel150 mm (5.9 inches)
Wheelbase1475 mm (58.1 inches)
Ground Clearance174 mm (6.9 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front BrakesDouble disc. ABS. Floating disc. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted.
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