[Adv_moto-Life]

So after qualifying for my Class 2 A License, I brought the Svartpilen 401 home (Spoked Rims). While I loved the way the spoked rims, the ever present risks of punctures in a tube type set up was a nagging fear.
Since my previous Motorcycle was a Svartpilen 200 (Alloy rims), I swapped the Spoked rims to Alloys from the Showroom itself with no extra charge.

The only point to remember is that the Disc itself cannot be swapped as the bolt pitch on the Spoked Rims and The Alloy Rims are differently spaced, so I had to retain the old discs and wheel bearings. I was a bit conflicted as I did not want to transfer a 20,000 kms run discs and wheel bearings on a brand new bike.

Never the less, I am very happy with my decision, and the alloys wheels looks have grown on me. Also got a new Shoei GT Air 3 to match the bike on the same day.

Comments on the switch from a Svartpilen 200 to 401
1. The 401 is an angry bike in comparison, you will hit 100kph in a blink of an eye.
2. The brakes are up to the job, good bite and feedback. I was a bit worried as the 401 makes up for road gaps in a hurry, and I had a few anxious moments when braking (As the speeds were much higher than I was used to).
3. The Bike does not like 1st and 2nd gears. Its jerky, violently at that in low revs.
4. Quick Shifter Failure warning was showing on day 1 straight out of the showroom, had it recalibrated on the same day. That started a new Problem of stalling on low revs while upshifting and downshifting, happens randomly 3-4 times a day during my 50 kms a day commute.
5.The engine is smooth and pulls strongly without any hesitation when cruising. Love the tractability on 3-4-5-6 gears when above 5000 rpm.
6. Already Ordered DNA Stage 2 Performance filter, FuelX Fuel Controller, however due to early stage sensor and related niggles decided to wait till first service is completed before installing any performance mods. I am hoping to bump the BHP figure from 44 Stock BHP to at least 47-48 with these mods.

Will keep you all posted on the outcomes.

[Adv_moto-Life]

I took the bike (2023 Svartpilen 401) back from the authorized service center 2 days ago.
There was Ignition Coil failure (yes, on a brand new bike).
The stalling issues are solved with the above replacement, and the bike is less jerky at 1-2 gears during low rpm (< 3k rpm).

Bike has done 350 kms over the past 2 weeks since taking delivery.
I used the Quick Shifter (QS) for the first time yesterday (Both UP & DOWN).
The QS is a bit Jerky in lower gears and RPM (2-3 gears up to 4-5K rpm).
It smoothens out when doing clutch-less shifts with the Throttle open above 5K rpm.
QS shifts in Cogs 4-5-6 is smooth above 5K rpm. Down shifts however cause a surge as the engine keeps revs up, so the acceleration is a bit aggressive (Not a bad thing).

Over all my journey with the Svartpilen 401 (Previous gen) has been thrilling.
Love the bike (Looks & accessible performance), and will most probably keep it for 2 years, by which time I should have my Class 2 license (>400cc), and will be able to buy my next bike which will be in the 800-1000 cc category (contenders are Duke-990, Vitpeilen-801 or MT-09) .