Husqvarna 401 road range on sale
The Svartpilen 401 and Vitpilen 401 will share the same retail priceTwo pillars of Husqvarna’s new ‘real street range’ of motorcycles are now on showrooms floors Down Under – the Svartpilen 401 and Vitpilen 401.
Price is $11,592 rideaway for both.
According to Husqvarna, the Vitpilen 401 is "devoid of any excess and focused on providing a pure riding experience". Translating from the Swedish as 'white arrow', the model is a compact, lightweight and minimalist machine that seeks to encapsulate the grassroots essence of motorcycling.
With a claimed dry weight of 148kg, Husqvarna says the model's 375cc, liquid-cooled, single-cylinder engine produces 44hp (32kW) at 9000rpm and 37Nm at 7000rpm. The bike rolls on WP suspension and has a chromoly steel trellis frame, with a four-piston single-disc front brake backed by a Bosch ABS system. Seat height is 835mm while the model has 9.5-litre fuel tank. The bike rolls on 17-inch bronze anodised spoked wheels, and there’s LED lighting.
The Svartpilen (or 'black arrow') 401 is based upon the same basic engine and chassis platform as the Vitpilen 401, but features chunky off-road-biased rubber, a higher handlebar and a black paint scheme to create a "bold and rugged appearance".
The Vitpilen 401 and Svartpilen will 401 will be joined by the Vitpilen 701 in July 2018.
All the new models will be complemented by a range of factory parts, gear and accessories to allow riders to personalize their ride.
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