The Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 is a neo-retro café racer bike offered by the Swedish brand. This gorgeous cafe racer comes equipped with a single-cylinder engine that is mated to a six-speed transmission. This is the flagship model from the Vitpilen series and it is expected to launch in India this year. Here you can examine the Vitpilen 701 price in India, specs, mileage, top speed and features.
Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 Price in India, Specifications Features & Images
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Summary
| Model Name | Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 |
| Price | Rs 6,50,000 |
| Displacement | 692.7 cc |
| Power | 73.75 HP |
| Mileage | 25 km/l |
| Colours | Dark Blue |
Key Features
- Neo Retro Café Racer Type Design
- Powerful Single-Cylinder Engine
- Ride By Wire Throttle
- APTC Slipper Clutch
- Keihin EMS with Twin Ignition System
- BOSCH 9MP+ ABS System
- Brembo Callipers Disc Brakes
- WP Apex USD Front Forks
- 17-Inch Spoked Wheels
- Steel Trellis Frame
- Solo Rider Seat
- Full LED Lighting
- Digital LCD Console
Pros & Cons
PROS
- Elegant Looking Design
- Powerful Fuel-Injected Engine
- Ride By Wire Throttle
- USD Front Forks
- Brembo Brakes with BOSCH ABS
- Slipper Clutch
- Premium Build Quality
CONS
- Misses Out on Riding Aids & Electronics
- High Seat Height
- Small Fuel Tank
Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 Specifications
Engine & Transmission
| Engine | Single-Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 4-Valves, DOHC |
| Displacement | 692.7 cc |
| No. Of Cylinders | 1 |
| Valves Per Cylinder | 4 |
| Compression Ratio | 12.8:1 |
| Bore x Stroke | 105 x 80 mm |
| Fuel Supply | Keihin Fuel Injection System |
| Cooling System | Liquid Cooling |
| Ignition | Twin Ignition |
| Lubrication | Forced Oil Lubrication with 2 Pumps |
| Transmission | 6-Speed |
| Clutch | APTC(TM) Slipper Clutch |
| Final Drive | Chain X-Ring 5/8 x 1/4″ |
| Emission Compliance | BS6 |
Performance, Mileage & Top Speed
| Maximum Power | 72.75 HP @ 8,500 RPM |
| Peak Torque | 72 NM @ 6,750 RPM |
| Mileage | 25 km/l |
| Top Speed | Vitpilen 701 top speed is 185 km/h |
| 0-100 KMPH* | 6 s |
Chassis & Suspension
| Chassis | Steel Trellis Frame |
| Handlebar | Aluminium Clip-On |
| Steering Head Angle | 65 ° |
| Front Suspension | 43 mm WP Apex Inverted Forks |
| Rear Suspension | WP Apex Mono-Shock |
| Front Wheel Travel | 135 mm |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 135 mm |
Brakes & Tyres
| Front Brakes | 320 mm Brembo 4-Piston, Radially Mounted Disc |
| Rear Brakes | 240 mm Brembo 1-Piston Floating Calliper Disc |
| ABS | BOSCH 9MP+ 2-Channel ABS |
| Wheels | Spoked Rim Wheels |
| Front Wheel Size | 17 Inch |
| Rear Wheel Size | 17 Inch |
| Tyre Type | Tube |
| Front Tyre | 120/70-17 |
| Rear Tyre | 160/60-17 |
Dimensions
| Dry Weight | 158 kg |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 11.2 Litres |
| Oil Tank Capacity | 1.7 Litre |
| Ground Clearance | 140 mm |
| Seat Height | 830 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,434 mm |
| Rake | 25° |
| Trail | 109 mm |
Battery & Lighting
| Battery Type | 12V Maintenance Free |
| Headlamps | LED |
| Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) | LED |
| Taillights | LED |
| Turn Indicators | LED |
| Pass Light | Yes |
| AHO (Auto Headlamps On) | Yes |
Instrument Cluster Features
| Display Type | Digital LCD |
| Speedometer | Digital |
| Tachometer | Digital |
| Tripmeter | Digital |
| Odometer | Digital |
| Fuel Gauge | Digital |
| Low Fuel Warning | Yes |
| Engine Temperature | Yes |
| Gear Position Indicator | Yes |
| Gear Shift Light | Yes |
| Service Light | Yes |
| ABS Warning Light | Yes |
| Clock | Digital |
Comfort & Convenience Features
| Type Of Seat | Single Seat Layout |
| Pillion Seat | Optional |
| Pillion Grabrails | Optional |
| Pillion Footrest | Optional |
| Underseat Storage | No |
| Engine Kill Switch | Yes |
| Electric Starter | Yes |
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Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 Overview
The Vitpilen 701 comes with a neo-retro café racer type design that looks very appealing. A round LED headlamp, carved out fuel tank and spoked wheels give it a perfect touch of retro vibes to its design. The new model is only available in one colour option. The Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 looks very premium and it is one of the best looking bikes in this segment.
It is powered by a 692.7cc single-cylinder, fuel-injected engine. It comes with ride by wire throttle and it uses a Keihin engine management system. The Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 produces around 73.75 HP of max power and 72 Nm of peak torque. This single cylinder beast has it top speed of nearly 185 km/h and its mileage output is around 25 km/l.
Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 comes fitted with 43 mm WP Apex Inverted front forks and WP Apex Rear Mono-Shock. For braking, it relies on a 320 mm Brembo 4-piston radially mounted fixed callipers disc brakes at the front wheel and a 240 mm Brembo 1-piston floating calliper disc brake at the rear wheel. Vitpilen 701 also comes with BOSCH 9MP+ dual-channel ABS, like the Svartpilen 701.
This cafe racer bike is super light, its dry weight is only 158 kg. Its seat height is 830 mm and it offers a ground clearance of 140 mm. The Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 comes with a round-shaped LED headlamps with DRL’s that look very beautiful. It features a fully-digital LCD instrument console that serves all the important information.
Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 Price in India & Launch Date
This Swedish cafe racer bike is available in limited markets only. But now as the smaller Husky twins are doing good in the Indian market, its bigger sibling the 701 twins might be launched in India soon in the near future. The Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 price in India is expected to be around Rs 6,50,000 (Ex-Showroom Price).
Verdict On Husqvarna Vitpilen 701
The flagship Vitpilen is one of the most beautiful motorcycles on sale in the market. It has the perfect combination of retro design lines and modern equipment. It comes with a very powerful engine that offers staggering performance. The Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 is a great motorcycle that looks really good and performs great.
FAQ’s
Yes, Husqvarna is a Swedish brand and it is owned by KTM.
Its seat height is 830 mm.
