As much as we loved the Svartpilen 701, its single-cylinder engine always left us wondering how good the bike could be with a twin in it. For 2024, Husqvarna has answered that question and delivered the Svartpilen 801, which is powered by the 799cc version of the LC8c borrowed from KTM’s 790 Duke.<br /><br />But that still left one question remaining: Would this new model, with its dramatically upgraded engine, deliver the performance to put it onto a completely different playing field of competitors?<br /><br />Check out the story at https://www.cycleworld.com/motorcycle-reviews/husqvarna-svartpilen-801-first-ride-review/<br /><br />Subscribe to Cycle World Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/c/cycleworld?sub_confirmation=1<br />Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6CLI74xvMBFLDOC1tQaCOQ<br />Read more from Cycle World: https://www.cycleworld.com/<br />Buy Cycle World Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/cycleworld
