Husqvarna introduce Vitpilen 401 & Svartpilen 401 at EICMA

Three new models pave the way for Husqvarna’s future in the street bike segment; the Vitpilen 401, Svartpilen 401 and Vitpilen 401 Aero concept bike.

Husqvarna Motorcycles have today taken the covers off their production VITPILEN 401 and SVARTPILEN 401 machines, while also introducing the all-new concept VITPILEN 401 AERO at the 2016 EICMA show held in Milan, Italy. These three new models form part of Husqvarna’s exciting new range of ‘Real Street’ motorcycles.

With the introduction of these three pure state-of-the-art models Husqvarna Motorcycles today take an important step towards fulfilling their progressive vision of street motorcycling.

The first two models of the ‘Real Street’ range will be the VITPILEN 401 and SVARTPILEN 401, with Husqvarna Motorcycles fully focused on rolling them out at Authorised Dealers by late autumn 2017.

True to the brand’s high quality, performance and design standards, these two models pave the way for an astounding future in the onroad segment.

Also launched at EICMA 2016 is the VITPILEN 401 AERO concept, a single-cylinder machine that is the perfect interpretation of what a 21st century faired motorcycle should look like, according to Husqvarna.

VITPILEN 401

Launching Husqvarna’s new ‘Real Street’ range the VITPILEN 401 is a refreshingly simple and progressive urban street motorcycle that provides a new gateway into the motorcycling culture for a wider range of riders.

Recognised and globally awarded for its unique design the VITPILEN 401 presented at EICMA 2016 is set to hit the showrooms by late autumn 2017.

Devoid of any excess and focused on providing a pure riding experience the VITPILEN 401 features a technologically advanced single-cylinder 375 cc engine that is housed in a stripped down but progressive layout.

Offering excellent performance the bike appeals to an entirely new generation of riders looking for an honest and highly accessible machine.

VITPILEN 401 HIGHLIGHTS:

• Pure & progressive design
• Sleek bodywork forming clean lines
• Accessible riding position
• Modern fuel-injected 44 hp engine
• Lightweight steel-trellis frame
• Unique steel-aluminium exhaust
• 9.5 litre fuel tank
• Long single seat
• Premium LED lights
• WP suspension
• Slipper clutch
• Bosch 9.11MB two channels ABS system
• Sporty clip-on handlebars
• Street-focused Metzeler M5 tyres

SVARTPILEN 401

Forming part of Husqvarna’s ‘Real Street’ bike range, the SVARTPILEN 401 is a modern day interpretation of a street explorer.

Featuring a bold and rugged appearance it offers a progressive new way for potential riders to experience motorcycling.

Beyond its unique styling the SVARTPILEN 401 has a high focus on everyday functionality thus featuring rugged knobbly tyres, a practical tank rack and more robust protection all-over.

Built around a similar chassis and engine philosophy to its VITPILEN 401 sibling, the SVARTPILEN 401 offers a more upright riding position thanks to its wider motocross-styled bars.

The finished version of the SVARTPILEN 401 presented at EICMA 2016 is also expected to hit the showrooms by late autumn 2017.

SVARTPILEN 401 HIGHLIGHTS:

• Rugged street explorer
• High focus on functionality
• Standard skid plate & tank rack
• Two single seats with high-quality fabric
• Modern fuel-injected 44 hp engine
• Lightweight steel-trellis frame
• Unique exhaust with robust protector
• 9.5 litre fuel tank
• Premium LED lights
• WP suspension
• Slipper clutch
• Bosch 9.11MB two channels ABS system
• Wide offroad style handlebars
• Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR tyres

VITPILEN 401 AERO

Drawing inspiration from the brand’s iconic past the VITPILEN 401 AERO is a compact single-cylinder ‘Real Street’ concept motorcycle that ideally depicts Husqvarna’s interpretation of how a faired bike should look like.

Offering an innovative design approach, the VITPILEN 401 AERO concept features an aerodynamic fairing that seems to have been moulded by the wind itself.

With every part of its windshield being purely technical, increased amounts of air are now channelled through to the engine to regulate cooling.

Compared to its VITPILEN 401 sibling, the all-new windshield gives the AERO a fuller appearance while allowing the front and the rear ends of the bike to perfectly match each other.

With the design of the windshield now encouraging a more locked-in position, the rider’s helmet becomes part of the airflow in what is a fully immersive riding position.