The next generation Husqvarna Svartpilen 125 and 200 have been spotted testing in Europe, promising a bulk of changes on the motorcycle. The spy images showcase a camouflaged test mule, and the models are expected to arrive with styling and feature upgrades, along with reworked underpinnings as well.
The spy shots hint at a revised frame on the Husqvarna Svartpilen twins, while the test mule shows a larger flyscreen above the headlamp cluster and new mounting points at the rear for soft luggage. The test mule is also riding on new alloy wheels similar to the ones on KTM motorcycles.
Details are yet to be confirmed but the Husqvarna Svartpilen 125 is likely to continue using the 124cc single-cylinder engine from the KTM 125 Duke. The same applies for the Husqvarna 200. Expect to see a few changes made to the engine to be more responsive, efficient and lower on emissions, with power figures being adjusted accordingly.
The updated Husqvarna Svartpilen 200 and 125 also hints at changes to the Svartpilen 250 that’s sold in several markets including India. The updates are most likely to arrive on the 250cc models as well, which could arrive in the country as early as next year. It’ll also be interesting to see Husqvarna bring the Svartpilen 125 to India in the future. The model is sold globally but has not made it here yet. That said, a global launch of the new Husqvarna range will take place first before the new generation Duke reveal happens in June-September 2023 quarter.
India could get the 200 and 400 this time as the 250 range is set to go under a major rehaul due to its lack of appeal within the riding community. Apart from the engine and seat height, everything was appreciated. We know the facelift got changes to the seat height, but other changes will come with these new highly facelifted models, when it comes to design. The chassis is going under some serious overhaul, which is pretty much evident from the spyshots of the Duke and Husqvarna here.
