Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 (Gen 2 LC4c) — OEM Fluid, Tire Pressure & Maintenance Specs
398.6cc Liquid-Cooled Single SOHC 4-Valve Gen-2 LC4c Urban Scrambler (Tubeless Spoke Wheels · Easy Shift) · Source: Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 (2024+ 398.6cc LC4c) Official Owner’s Manual
According to the Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 (2024+ 398.6cc LC4c) Official Owner’s Manual, the 2024–Present Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 (Gen 2 LC4c) (chassis VBKJUJ40/JUJ) requires 1.5 L (1.59 US qt) of SAE 15W-50 (JASO MA2, API SN/SP Fully Synthetic (Motorex Formula 4T 15W-50)) engine oil for a drain-only change and 1.65 L (1.74 US qt) with filter service (90138015000 / HF155). Standard solo cold tire pressure is 200 kPa / 2.00 bar / 29 PSI front (110/70 R17 M/C 54H) and 200 kPa / 2.00 bar / 29 PSI rear (150/60 R17 M/C 66H), paired with 1× Bosch VR6NEU spark plug(s) and a ETZ9-BS / YTX9-BS battery.
Drain only: 1.5 L (1.59 US qt)
R 200 kPa (2.00 bar)
Est. Range: ~377 km (234 mi)
1. Engine Lubrication, Filter & Clutch Specifications
| Clutch Architecture | Wet Multi-Plate Manual Clutch NEVER use JASO MB |
|---|---|
| Recommended Viscosity & Grade | SAE 15W-50 · JASO MA2 · API SN/SP Fully Synthetic (Motorex Formula 4T 15W-50) |
| Oil Volume (Drain / With Filter / Overhaul) |
• Drain only: 1.5 L (1.59 US qt) • With filter/strainer: 1.65 L (1.74 US qt) • Complete dry overhaul: 1.85 L (1.95 US qt) |
| OEM Oil Filter Code & Type | 90138015000 / HF155 |
| Correct Oil Level Check Method | Hold bike upright on level ground 3–5 min after warm shutdown; read crankcase sight glass |
| Oil Drain Bolt Torque | 15 N·m (11.1 lb-ft / 1.53 kgf·m) — Use fresh crush washer |
2. Cold Tire Pressures, Wheels, Ignition & Drivetrain
| Front / Rear OEM Tire Sizes | Front: 110/70 R17 M/C 54H · Rear: 150/60 R17 M/C 66H (Tubeless) |
|---|---|
| Cold Tire Pressure — Solo Riding |
Front: 200 kPa / 2.00 bar / 29 PSI Rear: 200 kPa / 2.00 bar / 29 PSI |
| Cold Tire Pressure — 2-Up / Loaded Touring |
Front: 200 kPa / 2.00 bar / 29 PSI Rear: 220 kPa / 2.20 bar / 32 PSI |
| OEM Spark Plug & Quantity | Bosch VR6NEU × 1 (Gap: 1.0 mm) |
| OEM Battery Code & Rating | ETZ9-BS / YTX9-BS (12V 8.0Ah Sealed MF AGM) |
| Final Drive Maintenance | 520 X-Ring Sealed Chain (Offset Direct-Mount Rear Shock Swingarm) — KTM/Husky gauge spec |
| Brake Fluid & Coolant | DOT 4 or DOT 5.1 · Motorex Coolant M3.0 Curved-Radiator Premix (~1.2 L) |
3. Ergonomics, Range & Scheduled Service Intervals
| Displacement · Max Power · Peak Torque | 399 cc · 45 hp @ 8,500 rpm · 39 N·m (28.8 lb-ft) @ 7,000 rpm |
|---|---|
| Seat Height & Wet Curb Weight | 820 mm (32.3 in) · 168 kg (370 lbs) |
| Fuel Tank & Est. Real-World Range | 13 L (3.4 US gal) · ~29 km/L → ~377 km (234 mi) |
| OEM Scheduled Maintenance Intervals |
• First Break-In: 1,000 km • Engine Oil / Filter: 10,000 km / 10,000 km • Air Filter / Spark Plug: 10,000 km / 20,000 km • Valve Clearance Check: 20,000 km |
4. Generation Cutoffs & Real-World Wrenching Gotchas
Model-Year & Chassis Generation Notes
Critical generation split: 2018–2023 Gen 1 models ran the 373cc DOHC single, a small 9.5 L tank, an 835 mm seat, and TUBE-TYPE spoked wheels! For 2024+, Gen 2 introduced the 398.6cc SOHC LC4c engine (45 hp), a 13.0 L tank, lower 820 mm seat, 5-inch TFT, and factory TUBELESS spoked wheels!
Oil & Clutch Mechanical Engineering Note
Re-engineered around a lighter single-overhead-cam (SOHC) 4-valve head and improved crankcase breathing, the 398.6cc LC4c stretches official service intervals to 10,000 km while requiring ~1.65 L of full-synthetic SAE 15W-50 JASO MA2 oil.
Garage Wrenching Gotchas
- Verify your model year before carrying a tire repair kit: 2018–2023 Svartpilen 401 spoked wheels contain inner tubes, whereas 2024+ Gen 2 spoked wheels are factory tubeless wrapped in Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR rubber!
- Clean the lower mesh oil screens alongside replacing the 90138015000 paper filter, and stick strictly to 15 N·m on the aluminum strainer/drain plugs.
5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Are the spoked wheels on the 2024+ Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 finally tubeless?
Yes! Husqvarna upgraded the 2024+ Gen 2 Svartpilen 401 to sealed tubeless wire-spoke 17-inch wheels—solving the #1 touring headache of the 2018–2023 tube-type generation.
How much lower is the seat and larger is the tank on the Gen 2 Svartpilen 401?
An offset direct-mount WP APEX rear shock lowered the seat by 15 mm (from 835 mm down to 820 mm), while the steel fuel tank grew from 9.5 L to a practical 13.0 L.
What oil grade and refill volume does the Svartpilen 401 take?
Both 373cc and 398.6cc generations specify full-synthetic SAE 15W-50 JASO MA2 oil, taking approximately 1.65–1.70 L with a new 90138015000 / HF155 paper filter.