Test drive Husswana husqvarna "svartpilen125", the trendy face value of the 125
Born in Sweden, the well-known motorcycle brand husqvarna, its street car "svartpilen" that has captured the hearts of countless fans with its unique style, has launched a version with an exhaust volume of only 125cc, and it is one of its great charms to be able to easily start driving.
As everyone knows, husqvarna used to be popular as an off-road vehicle, but it was originally founded in the 17th century as a gun manufacturer dedicated to the maharajahs and nobles. Although husqvarna only began to produce motorcycles in the 20th century, the history of the brand can be traced back 300 years, is a long-standing brand, and it is said that the crown and muzzle design on the husqvarna trademark are now based on this history. The svartpilen 125 is reminiscent of the medieval Goethe style, and the design with a strong sense of design can fully make people feel this history.
The svartpilen series, which is equipped with a 125cc water-cooled single-cylinder engine and a steel tube frame, introduces the 250 (249cc) and 401 (373cc) with the same body. As the exhaust volume increases, the horsepower will naturally rise, so compared to the svartpilen 125, which has a maximum horsepower of only 15ps, the maximum horsepower of the svartpilen 250 is 31ps, which is about twice that of 125, while the horsepower of the svartpilen 401 is 44ps, which is nearly 3 times that of it. That is to say, because the part of the body must withstand such a large horsepower, so the use of the same body of the svartpilen 125, its characteristics naturally become the luxury of the use of high-specification parts.
For example, in terms of chassis, the front and rear suspension devices use wp-made shock absorbers that have been used in major motorcycle races, and the brakes are made of bybre parts made by brebo for small exhaust vehicles. The abs system is a bosch product, adding a supermoto mode (sliding tire mode) that can separately unlock the rear wheel ABS system, and the spare parts can be said to be extremely luxurious.
The combination of block-patterned tires and wire spoke wheel frames shows the svartpilen 125 as a scrambler style car - as long as you want to ride, the sand is not a problem at all, and the svartpilen 125 fully demonstrates the characteristics of husqvarna in this regard.
| riding posture
In the case of a motorcycle with only 125cc of exhaust, its body is quite large, so it will not feel awkward after straddling, and the handle is a semi-up (semi-up) type handle, the wrist does not have to be very strong when held, and the upper body posture is slightly forward. Although it belongs to the sporty riding posture, the overall feeling is very natural. The seat cushion is 835mm high, and although it is a little high, thanks to its slender and light body, it will not disturb the knight at all when it lands on both feet. The knight in the photo is 179cm tall.
Test Drive Experience - Fully open throttle for a super enjoyable ride that stays at high revs
The svartpilen 125 is quite large at this level, including its bold appearance, and the whole car does not feel like it is just a 125. It looks like a special-shaped car from the future, with block tires and accessories exposed without the shell protection of the car, creating a tough and durable feeling. It's hard to find anything else to describe, and the svartpilen 125 fully exhibits its unique charm.
Husqvarna's vitpilen, in contrast to the svartpilen, is an nk sports streetcar that features a low, split grip and a forward-leaning riding position on the upper body. However, this svartpilen 125 uses the usual elevated handlebars of off-road vehicles, so the rider's upper body will naturally be straight, and the riding posture is relatively relaxed. From this point of view, whether the use is to ride on the sand or the main ride on the street, even long distance riding is not very exhausting.
Plus, its engine is really outstanding. The svartpilen 125 is powered by a water-cooled four-stroke single-cylinder dohc 4-valve engine. This engine belongs to the high-speed engine, the speed of the pull up to 10,000 rpm can be very smooth, so when you change gears while controlling the horsepower to maintain the ride, riding will definitely make you enjoy it very much, driving on the general road also want to open the throttle, it is only 125cc motorcycle can do.
It doesn't start with a horsepower surge like a high-displacement model, and it feels very smooth overall. As mentioned above, the overall hull, including the strong chassis and frame structure, is excellent, so its performance when cornering can be said to be quite stable. Even if you ride a little messy, there will be no problem, and you can definitely ride with confidence.
There's a reason it's so good at riding performance, and the reason is that the car's engine and body are actually shared with the KTM's 125 dukes of the same group.
Although it is completely different in appearance, it inherits its riding philosophy and quality. In addition, since the svartpilen 125 can be ridden as long as you have a license for a regular heavy-duty locomotive, and the cost of maintenance is not high, it is highly recommended for riders who want to buy a slightly more fashionable model for a second motorcycle.
Detailed explanation
The water-cooled four-stroke dohc 4-valve 125cc engine, which delivers 15ps maximum horsepower, achieves a smooth and smooth speed sensation through the balance shaft. The charm lies in the high-speed engine that can pull the speed up to about 10,000 rpm, and the sporty wind ride that uses a 6-speed gearbox.
The front wheel brakes are equipped with bybre 320mm disc brakes and 4-piston radiant brake calipers. The fork is a cassette-style wp 43mm APEX inverted fork, which is equipped with a standard off-road vehicle. As for the front and rear wheel ABS systems, they are naturally listed as standard equipment.
The rear brakes use bybre φ230mm disc brakes plus single-piston brake calipers. After selecting the supermoto mode , you can dismiss the rear wheel abs system , so of course you can make a brake turn ( after pressing the brake lock on the rear wheel , do not let the rear wheel coast instantly change the direction of progress ) . The tires were chosen for the Pirelli tire scorpion rally str, which can be used for general road riding as well as simple sand riding.
▲ The rear shock absorber is also the choice of wp-made apex mid-single gun rear shock absorber, using a light and simple structure design, the stroke length of the front and rear shock absorbers is 142mm, and the design of the long stroke makes this car easily absorb bounces in uneven places on the road.
On top of the fuel tank covered with a plastic cover, a luggage storage rack is set up, which can not only be used as a highlight of the design, but also stack bags and small luggage, while taking into account practical functions. The fuel tank capacity is 9.5L.
Although the thickness of the front and rear split seat cushions is not very thick, it is very comfortable to sit up, the high-quality leather makes it difficult for the knight to slide after sitting up, and the rear seat cushion is embossed with an oval pattern, which is extremely exquisite in design.
All lamps and lanterns are equipped with LED lights, and position lights designed as circular emit a sense of luxury.
The tail light is made of transparent glass and red LED lights, which not only looks very stylish in design, but also has a high degree of recognition.
The wide handlebars, coupled with the reinforcing crossbars, are exactly the style of the off-road vehicle.
The black-and-white two-tone dashboard is designed in a Nordic minimalist style, which is simple but also extremely practical. You can switch directly to the supermoto mode through the "mode" switch on the left.
The woven frame with spoke hubs, a 125 locomotive that can accompany you to the end of the world--- Huswana svartpilen 125.
Although it has now been recruited by KTM, it still maintains its unique Nordic freshness. The off-road prince from Northern Europe, Hu Forty Thousand, has a very tide of appearance.