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10 Aug 2020
New Husqvarna Svartpilen motorcyle spotted testing in India
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A heavily camouflaged test mule of a new Husqvarna Svartpilen motorcycle, believed to be the KTM 200 Duke-based Svartpilen 200, has been spotted testing in India.
The spy image reveals that the bike will have a naked design with a wide handlebar, alloy wheels wrapped in dual-sport tires, and a rounded headlight.
As for pricing, it is expected to cost around Rs. 1.5 lakh.
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Design
Husqvarna Svartpilen 200: At a glance
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The Husqvarna Svartpilen 200 will look similar to its more powerful cousins, the Svartpilen 250 and 401. It will sit on a tubular frame and feature a naked street design.
It will sport a flat and wide handlebar, a stepped-up seat, and alloy wheels wrapped in dual-sport tires. The motorcycle should also get a digital instrument console and an all-LED lighting setup.
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Power and performance
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Like the KTM 200 Duke, the Husqvarna Svartpilen 200 will be powered by a BS6-compliant 199.5cc single-cylinder, fuel-injected, liquid-cooled engine that generates 24.7hp of maximum power at 10,000rpm, and a peak torque of 19.3Nm at 8,000rpm.
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Safety
What about safety and suspension setup?
![What about safety and suspension setup?]( "What about safety and suspension setup?")
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To ensure the safety of the rider, the Husqvarna Svartpilen 200 is expected to offer disc brakes on both the front and rear wheels along with dual-channel ABS to avoid skidding while braking.
Meanwhile, the transmission duties on the motorcycle should be handled by upside-down telescopic forks at the front and a mono-shock absorber on the rear end.
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What about the pricing?
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At present, there is no official word on the pricing and availability details of the Husqvarna Svartpilen 200 in India. However, as per reports, the premium motorcycle is expected to carry a price-tag of around Rs. 1.5 lakh.
