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Husqvarna Vitpilen - Specifications & Review

Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 562959 |
|---|---|
| Category | Prototype-concept model |
| Make | Husqvarna |
| Model | Vitpilen |
| Year | 2016 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frametype | Carbon composite monocoque |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakes | Double disc |
| Frontsuspension | Telescopic fork |
| Rearbrakes | Single disc |
| Rearsuspension | Monoshock |
| Wheels | 5-spoke black |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 102.0 x 84.5 mm (4.0 x 3.3 inches) |
|---|---|
| Coolingsystem | Liquid |
| Displacement | 690.00 ccm (42.10 cubic inches) |
| Enginedetails | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Enginetype | KTM engine |
| Fuelsystem | Injection |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Ignition | Keihin EMS with RBW, twin ignition |
| Power | 73.00 HP (53.3 kW)) |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Chain |
Other Specifications
| Coloroptions | Grey/black |
|---|---|
| Comments | Also called Husqvarna 701 Vitpilen. |
| Starter | Electric |
About Husqvarna
Country of Origin:
Sweden (modern production in Austria/Europe under Pierer Mobility)
Founder:
Husqvarna Vapenfabriks AB (17th-century origins; motorcycles early 1900s)
Best Known For:
MX/enduro dominance (CR/WR/FE), sleek street models (Vitpilen/Svartpilen), and rally success
Company History
Husqvarna’s motorcycle chapter began in the brass era, but its legend was forged in the dirt: light, sharp two-strokes that ruled motocross in the 1960s–70s and taught the world that weight is the enemy. The brand’s minimalist Swedish design language—clean lines, purposeful ergonomics—carried into modern four-strokes and, after ownership changes, into a new life within Pierer Mobility. MX and enduro ranges share platforms with KTM but wear unique ergonomics, suspension settings, and aesthetics—white/blue bodywork, lower seat heights on some models, and a refined feel. On the street, Vitpilen/Svartpilen distilled Scandinavian design into flickable singles and twins that made city riding artful. Rally programs and off-road championships kept Husky’s credentials current. Historically, Husqvarna is a throughline from the sport’s origins to today’s electronics-assisted dirt bikes: a brand that made ‘light and right’ doctrine mainstream. Whether a 1970s silver-tank two-stroke or a modern FE, a Husky feels like a precise tool—ready to turn terrain into flow.
