Vitpilen 701 price and availability
The bike which Husqvarna says is “the an antidote to the increasing complexity and excess of modern life” will go on sale in July 2018Husqvarna’s Vitpilen 701 will go on sale in July 2018 for $18,337 ride away.
Swedish for 'white arrow' and produced at Husqvarna/KTM headquarters in Mattighofen, Austria, the Vitpilen 701 is the flagship of Husqvarna’s new road-bike range, and it follows hot on the heels of the Vitpilen 401 and Svartpilen ('black arrow') models already on sale in Europe.
The machine has a 'Simple. Progressive.' Tagline, but as we found out at the world launch in Barcelona that’s something of a paradox as the model is anything but basic.
Husqvarna claims the Vitpilen 701's engine is the most advanced single-cylinder unit available on the road-bike market. You'll find the same powerplant in the brand's 701 Supermoto and 701 Enduro models, the liquid-cooled and fuel-injected donk boasting features like twin counterbalancers, twin-spark ignition and a ride-by-wire throttle.
There’s also a lengthy array of high-spec gear, including a slipper clutch, switchable traction control and ABS, a bi-directional quickshifter (as in, shifting is possible both up and down without the clutch), full LED lighting and comprehensive trip computer.
The chomoly steel trellis frame weighs just 11kg, while the suspension package – from KTM subsidiary WP – comprises an inverted 43mm cartridge fork with split damping (compression on one leg, rebound on the other) and a monoshock adjustable for preload and rebound.
The cast-alloy wheels are shod with Bridgestone Battlax S21 rubber – spoked rims are also available, as are numerous other factory accessories including bar-end mirrors, soft luggage, tank protectors and more (along with the now-obligatory range of branded casual wear).
"The Vitpilen 701 opens up a new space within motorcycle culture," says Husqvarna Motorcycles global Media and PR Manager, Paulo Carrubba.
"This is made for any kind of rider who wants an authentic riding experience."
Contact your local Husqvarna dealer for more information.
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