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Vitpilen 401

  • Husqvarna kini turut menceburi segmen motosikal jalan raya.
  • Model-model Husqvarna Vitpilen 701, Husqvarna Vitpilen 401, dan Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 telah tiba di Malaysia.
  • Setiap model ini memenuhi keperluan sub kategori yang berbeza, walaupun ia berkongsi platform enjin yang sama.

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  • Husqvarna is venturing into the road motorcycle segment as well.

  • The Husqvarna Vitpilen 401, Husqvarna Vitpilen 701, Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 have arrived in Malaysia.

  • Each model line-up caters to a different sub-category, although they share the same engine platform.

Husqvarna is very much well-known for their dirt bikes, but the manufacturer has recently forayed in road motorcycles. The recently-launched Husqvarna Vitpilen 401, Husqvarna Vitpilen 701, Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 have made their way to Malaysia.

The Swedish brand is now under the KTM umbrella. They produce their own motorcycle line-up, although their engines share the same architecture as KTM’s.

We found the bikes listed in Chia Motor PJ’s Facebook page. So please refer to the attached links for more information.

Husqvarna Vitpilen 401 (Selling price from RM 44,500)

Husqvarna calls the Vitpilen 401 as a fresh and simple approach to motorcycling. It is subtle and style focused, stripped of everthing superfluous.

Those are the company’s lines, produced by a copywriter. We see the bike as a modern interpretation of the evergreen café racer layout.

Highlights
  • 373cc, liquid-cooled, single-cylinder engine.
  • The engine produces 44 bhp (32 kW) and 37 Nm of torque.
  • Bosch fuel injection engine management system (EMS).
  • Ride-by-wire throttle.
  • 6-speed transmission.
  • PASC assist and slipper clutch.
  • Steel trellis frame.
  • WP upside-down forks.
  • WP monoshock rear suspension.
  • BYBRE front and rear disc brakes.
  • Bosch 9M+ two-channel ABS.
  • Spoked wheels.
  • 148 kg dry.

Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 (Selling price from RM68,500)

As the name suggests, the Vitpilen 701 is the more powerful version of the Vitpilen 401. However, there are many styling and component differences between the two models.

Highlights
  • 692.7cc, liquid-cooled, single-cylinder engine.
  • The engine produces 75 bhp (55 kW) and 72 Nm of torque.
  • Keihin EMS.
  • Ride-by-wire throttle.
  • Traction control.
  • Up and down quickshifter.
  • 6-speed transmission.
  • APTC assist and slipper clutch, hydraulically actuated.
  • Steel trellis frame.
  • Fully adjustable WP upside-down forks.
  • Fully adjustable WP monoshock rear suspension.
  • Brembo front and rear disc brakes.
  • Bosch 9M+ two-channel ABS.
  • Cast wheels.
  • 157 kg dry.

Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 (Selling price from RM 44,500)

The Svartpilen 401 is the “scrambler” of the line-up, with a higher handlebar and knobby tyres. Its lines follow those of the Vitpilen 401 but with differences in the details. The seats are longer and lower, too.

Highlights
  • 373cc, liquid-cooled, single-cylinder engine.
  • The engine produces 44 bhp (32 kW) and 37 Nm of torque.
  • Bosch fuel injection engine management system (EMS).
  • Ride-by-wire throttle.
  • 6-speed transmission.
  • PASC assist and slipper clutch.
  • Steel trellis frame.
  • WP upside-down forks.
  • WP monoshock rear suspension.
  • BYBRE front and rear disc brakes.
  • Bosch 9M+ two-channel ABS.
  • Spoked wheels.
  • 150 kg dry.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • Bajaj telah mengumumkan bahawa mereka akan memulakan pengeluaran motosikal Husqvarna dengan menyertakan pengeluar motosikal dari Sweden itu dalam kerjasama pengeluaran dengan KTM.
  • Kerjasama pengeluaran ini akan menyaksikan motosikal Husqvarna Svartpilen dan Vitpilen 401 dikeluarkan dari kilang Chakan milik Bajaj yang terletak di India yang telah pun mengeluarkan model-model KTM berkapasiti kecil.
  • Bajaj telah menyatakan bahawa mereka mensasarkan untuk mengeluarkan sekitar 100,000 model KTM dan Husqvarna menjelang penghujung tahun ini dan menggandakannya pada tahun berikutnya jika semuanya berjalan dengan lancar.

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Bajaj has announced that they’ll kick-start the production of Husqvarna motorcycles by bringing into a production partnership with KTM.

The production partnership will see the Husqvarna Svartpilen and Vitpilen 401 into production at Bajaj’s Chakan factory located in India which has been producing small capacity KTM models.

Bajaj stated that they have set their eyes on churning out around 100,000 KTM and Husqvarna models by the end of this year and will double that next year if all goes well.

Husqvarna 401 Vitpilen concept

Bajaj Auto Ltd has finally made a crucial and important decision to boost the production of Husqvarna motorcycles by bringing the brand into a production partnership with KTM. This interesting move will indeed enhance the output of Husqvarna and feed the demands of the market. (more…)

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