Bigger, Meaner Svartpilen 901 In The Works

May feature 17-inch wheels with dual-purpose tyres and premium mechanicals.
A full-digital instrument console with rider aids could be on the cards too.
Expect to see the pre-production model at EICMA 2020-21.

Just like its parent company, KTM, Swedish bike maker Husqvarna has been expanding its portfolio over the past couple of years. From entry-level Huskies, motocross and supermotos to bigger, more powerful singles, the Husqvarna range has it all. It also unveiled the neo-retro Norden 901 Adventure based on KTM’s parallel-twin platform at EICMA 2019, which received a tremendous response from enthusiasts. And what better way to further exploit this platform than introduce a bigger, meaner Svartpilen 901. The bike has been spotted testing overseas and gives us a glimpse into the company’s future plans.

The biggest giveaway is its ergonomics and design. Though the bike features minimal bodywork, it seems to get well-cushioned seats, tall handlebars, and rear-set footpegs for an upright riding posture. It even has a smaller windscreen for wind deflection which may be part of the accessory catalogue. The exposed engine gives us a peek at the parallel-twin motor borrowed from the 890 Duke which is rated for 121PS and 99Nm.

Also Read: Husqvarna Norden 901 In Pictures

Expect the engine to be accompanied by a  bunch of electronic rider aids, all of which could be controlled via its full-digital instrument console. Other notable features include LED lights all around.

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The bikes hardware could be shared with the KTM 890 Duke too. So we could expect the Svartpilen to come with fully-adjustable WP upside forks and a monoshock. Same goes for the braking configuration -- twin disc brakes up front and a single disc at the rear likely to be clamped by Brembo calipers. It’s 17-inch spoked wheels, on the other hand, could be borrowed from the Svartpilen 701 

We reckon Husqvarna may launch Svartpilen 901 or at least a pre-production model at EICMA 2020. But considering the current COVID-19 situation, this could be pushed to 2021.

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