Svartpilen 801 SE: First Look

Svartpilen 801 SE turns “Style Edition” into substance

Husqvarna is sharpening the attitude of its middleweight street line-up with the Svartpilen 801 SE, where “SE” literally stands for Style Edition. And in typical Svartpilen fashion, the visual statement is clean, minimal, and quietly aggressive. The hook is the exclusive dark green color scheme, with a dark green fuel tank and front fender paired with subtle green accents that give the bike its own identity apart from the standard model. The look stays true to the progressive character that defines the Svartpilen range, but the Svartpilen 801 SE definitely reads as the one you choose when you want the same platform with a more distinctive, curated vibe.

The Svartpilen 801 SE features rider-focused updates that you can feel every time you ride. Cruise Control and Easy Shift are fitted as standard, and that’s the kind of “enhanced features” spec that changes how the bike fits into real life. Cruise Control matters on longer rides when you’re stacking highway miles between good roads. Easy Shift—clutchless up and down shifting—adds polish when you’re riding hard through city gaps or ripping a backroad and want cleaner transitions without constantly working the lever.  

Svartpilen 801 SE performance starts with a 799cc parallel twin

The Svartpilen 801 SE is powered by a 799 cc, two-cylinder, four-stroke parallel twin. Peak torque is rated at 87 Nm at 8,000 rpm, with a 12.5:1 compression ratio and Bosch engine management running a ride-by-wire throttle. The fuel system uses a 46 mm throttle body, and the engine is liquid-cooled with a water/oil heat exchanger. It’s a modern middleweight package, but with the kind of detail you want if you actually care how bikes behave under load: pressure lubrication with two oil pumps, DOHC with four valves per cylinder, and a stainless steel primary and secondary silencer setup.

The chromium-molybdenum steel frame uses the engine as a stressed member and is powder-coated, with a cast aluminum, powder-coated subframe. Husqvarna’s build choices keep the motorcycle light and responsive, and the numbers underline that: 399 pounds without fuel, a wheelbase of 1,475 mm, and a 24.5° steering head angle with 97.9 mm of trail. That geometry, paired with the Svartpilen’s compact stance, is the recipe for quick steering without turning the bike twitchy—exactly what you want from a “unique street machine” that can handle both commuting and spirited weekend runs.

Suspension is WP APEX at both ends. Up front, the Svartpilen 801 SE runs a 43 mm WP APEX USD fork with compression and rebound adjustability and 140 mm of travel. Out back is a WP APEX monoshock with rebound and preload adjustment and 150 mm of travel. That “easily adjustable” note matters because it means the bike can be tuned for different surfaces and riders without requiring a full teardown or specialist-level patience.

Brakes and rubber match the brief. The front uses dual 300 mm discs with radially mounted 4-piston calipers, while the rear is a 240 mm disc with a 1-piston floating caliper. Tires are Pirelli MT 60 RS on 17-inch cast aluminum wheels sized 3.50 x 17 front and 5.50 x 17 rear—an ideal combo for urban grip and confident cornering on imperfect real-world pavement.

Svartpilen 801 SE electronics and connectivity are properly modern

Where the Svartpilen 801 SE really separates itself from “pretty bike, same old spec” territory is the electronics suite, because it’s comprehensive and it’s functional. The standard package includes Cruise Control and Easy Shift (up and down), Bosch 9.3 MP ABS with cornering ABS and Supermoto ABS, adjustable throttle response, and multiple ride modes with Street, Rain, and Sport. Traction control is Motorcycle Traction Control (MTC) with three modes and the ability to disengage it.

You also get Automatic Turn Indicator Reset, hazard blinkers, an immobilizer, and a USB-C charger—small things that add up when the bike is part of your daily rotation.

The optional Dynamic Pack is where the riders who like to fine-tune will gravitate. With that pack, the Svartpilen 801 SE unlocks Motor Slip Regulation and Anti-Wheelie, plus ten levels of slip adjustment and five anti-wheelie settings. That means you can tailor how the bike puts power down and how much electronic help you want, depending on conditions, mood, and skill level. It also adds Dynamic Mode as an optional ride mode, and expands traction control adjustability to a 0–9 level range. Optional extras include TPMS, an alarm system, and heated grips—exactly the sort of add-ons that make this platform more adaptable year-round.

Then there’s connectivity, and Husqvarna didn’t treat it like a checkbox. The standard Connectivity Unit brings Turn-by-Turn+ navigation, plus the ability to manage telephone calls and music selection through the rider’s smartphone. There’s also a hazard warning system with an integrated handlebar switch, keeping the interface practical rather than gimmicky.

As for availability, the Svartpilen 801 SE is scheduled to arrive at authorized Husqvarna Mobility dealerships beginning in the spring of 2026, which effectively positions it as a 2027 model you’ll actually be seeing on the street well before the calendar flips deep into the year.

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Allan Lane

Philadelphia born and bred, Allan Lane is the Publisher and Editor in Chief of digital magazines. He launched his first publication, SportBikes Inc Magazine in 2010, followed by dosage MAGAZINE in 2019. Recently, Allan launched his third online publication, Club For Man. As a journalist, Allan covers fashion, lifestyle, culture, art, and motorcycles.

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