
The Husqvarna Svartpilen 250 is bit of a conundrum. On one end, it’s a very desirable motorcycle that looks absolutely mesmerising and packs an engaging motor that is directly taken from the KTM 250 Duke. But in contrast, it isn’t the most practical motorcycle that’s out in the quarter-litre segment of the Indian market. Before we give a detailed take on the Swedish scrambler-style motorcycle, let us tell you where it fits in the market.
Bajaj Auto and KTM see potential in the relatively untapped, entry-level neo-classic performance motorcycle segment of the Indian market. The retro-style Husqvarna Svartpilen 250 and the Vitpilen 250 tick all the right boxes to create a buzz in the aforementioned segment of the Indian market. We test rode the quarter-litre products from the Swedish brand for a first ride review, and here are our thoughts on the scrambler-style Husqvarna Svartpilen 250.