Husqvarna Svartpilen 200

The Husqvarna Svartpilen 200 sports a very assertive cafe racer look on the road. Its exterior design features a mix of modern elements and retro design cues, which pay homage to its Swedish heritage. It looks macho yet refined at the same time–approachable enough towards novice riders. Upfront, a round LED headlight gives it a sleek, classic-looking flare at night. For a more enhanced neo-retro appearance, it comes with a round digital LCD instrument panel that displays all the necessary information that the rider should know when on the go such as the odometer, fuel gauge, speedometer, tripmeter, and the like. 

Aside from these, it comes with a split-type leather saddle that is not the plushiest in its segment but delivers great support for both the rider and the pillion when cruising through the city. However, this saddle might be a little bit on the firmer side of things when it comes to long-distance trips. For practicality, this scrambler comes with a standard luggage rack (for light luggage mounting) on its tank. Its modern personality carries over to its rear courtesy of its sleek LED taillight. 

The Husqvarna Svartpilen 200 has a seat height of 810 mm, a wheelbase of 1,368 mm, and a minimum ground clearance of 120 mm. Its seat is a bit high for riders under 6ft, which may or may not compromise their comfort level when filtering through bumper-to-bumper traffic at low speeds. It runs on a rugged-looking pair of 17-inch cast aluminum wheels.

In terms of suspension, the Husqvarna Svartpilen 200 utilizes a combination of a WP APEX 43 at the front and a WP APEX Monoshock at the rear. Thanks to this suspension setup, you will be able to easily maneuver this scrambler through bumper-to-bumper traffic and tight parking spaces. It also handles well on winding roads even at high speeds. However, when it comes to road absorption, it would be best not to pass through deep potholes, large concrete bumps, and harsh trails in general with this bike. But, on the plus side, the Svartpilen 200 offers a very relaxed and light riding experience for you and your pillion in the city.

The Husqvarna Svartpilen 200 is powered by a 200 cc, liquid-cooled, 1-cylinder, 4-stroke engine that has a maximum power output of 26 hp and a maximum torque of 19.5 Nm. It runs on a 6-speed manual transmission gearbox. 

This scrambler excels in efficiency both in the city and out on the open road. It is a very practical city cruiser and a capable weekend ride for your short-distance trips out of town. It is not the fastest nor the most powerful in its segment, but it delivers just the right amount of punch to get you from point A to point B on time. Ultimately, it still feels quick and impressively smooth for a 200 cc motorcycle.

The Husqvarna Svartpilen 200 utilizes ByBre disc brakes both at the front and rear (front: 320 mm, rear: 230 mm). Its braking setup is supported by a 2-channel Bosch 10.1MB anti-lock braking system. This scrambler is also equipped with a pass switch, side reflectors, an engine check warning, and various riding modes, ensuring that it is safe and fairly adaptable at all times.

The Husqvarna Svartpilen 200 is a great first bike option for consumers who are in the market to buy a neo-retro-styled motorcycle that looks and feels very premium on the road yet practical and reliable for everyday use. It is arguably among the 200 cc motorcycles that deliver the highest value for money.