Review Husqvarna Svartpilen 801 L (2026)

105 hp, 820 mm, 20 mm Lower—the Black Arrow for Shorter Riders

The L in Svartpilen 801 L stands for Low: a 20 mm lower seat height, 820 mm instead of 840 mm, more comfort-oriented suspension tuning, and adapted ergonomics—with the same 105 hp LC8c parallel twin and identical electronics. If you want the Svartpilen 801 but see its 840 mm seat height as an obstacle, the L version is the answer. 91 dB(A), Tyrol-compliant. Price: €10,994.

As of: July 17, 2026 | Model: Husqvarna Svartpilen 801 L (2026; 799 cc parallel twin; Urban Naked; Low version; Category A license) | Manufacturer: Husqvarna Motorcycles GmbH, Mattighofen, Austria; Pierer Mobility / Bajaj Auto | Price in Germany: €10,994 plus additional charges | Stationary noise: 91 dB(A), Tyrol-compliant | Warranty: 4 years, Husqvarna standard

L stands for Low. That is all Husqvarna wants to say with the suffix: a lower seat height. Everything else—engine, electronics, equipment, design—is identical to the Svartpilen 801. The buying decision comes down to a single question: Is an 840 mm seat height a challenge for me?

1000PS describes the Svartpilen 801 as a motorcycle equally capable of a relaxed after-work cruise and a sporty Sunday morning ride. The L version changes none of that. It simply opens the door for riders for whom 840 mm had previously kept that door closed.

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