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KTM pulls its shares out of public market

Austrian marque KTM retracts all its shares from the public market as first step towards becoming privately owned firm.

Husqvarna 401 models made in India?

The upcoming road-going versions of the Husqvarna 401 Vitpilen and 401 Svartpilen concepts rumoured to enter production in India. (more…)

Husqvarna also enjoys record year in 2015

KTM-owned Husqvarna brand also records stellar year in 2015 after selling more than 20,000 bikes worldwide. (more…)

KTM revenue soars over €1 billion in 2015

Austrian motorcycle maker KTM recorded a stellar year in 2015 as it charted a revenue of €1.02 billion. (more…)

Husqvarna VITPILEN 701 – Interview with the Designers

The VITPILEN 701 is Husqvarna’s new street bike concept.

It marks their return to street motorcycling and is the next step towards Husqvarna Motorcycles’ future vision; a sophisticated single-cylinder 4-stroke bike, housed within a minimalistic yet high-tech layout. (more…)

Husqvarna 701 Enduro variant introduced

After much anticipation, Husqvarna has finally announced the addition of the 701 Enduro off-road variant to the 701 Supermoto model lineup.

All set to go on sale later this month, the Husqvarna 701 Enduro will be powered by the same 690cc single-cylinder engine in the supermoto version, which is capable of churning out a maximum output of 67hp.

Fitted with a 13-litre fuel tank, the Husqvarna 701 Enduro also comes with a chromium-molybdenum steel trellis frame. As much as the damping department is concerned, there are the WP 4CS forks fitted in front, and WP shocks at the rear; both providing 275mm of travel.

A 21-inch front wheel and 18 inch rear wheel replace the 17 inch items on the 701 Supermoto, with Continental TKC80s providing the grip off road.

It is said that the bike will also feature a dual-spark ignition system, ride-by-wire with different riding modes, ABS system, the ATSC slipper clutch, and use a SOHC setup.

Expected to weigh between 140 to 150kg, the Husqvarna 701 Enduro, which is basically a rebadged KTM 690 Enduro R, is set to go on sale in Europe later this month.