Hugh Janus Posted August 7 Share Posted August 7 2024 Husqvarna Vitpilen 401. (Husqvarna/)OverviewHusqvarna’s Vitpilen is a more asphalt-oriented variation of its close sibling, the Svartpilen 401. Like that scrambler motorcycle, the Vitpilen is über stylish and packs a ton of features for an entry-level machine.Where its stablemate features spoked rims and knobby tires, the Vitpilen wears road-oriented rubber on its cast-aluminum wheels. And while this machine is much happier keeping the rubber on the tarmac, it’s otherwise equally as versatile. It’s powered by a 399cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine with fuel injection, ride-by-wire throttle control, and multiple ride modes. It even comes with an up/down quickshifter and anti-theft device as standard.The chassis features a steel-trellis frame, WP Apex suspension with 5.9 inches of travel at each end, a pair of ByBre brakes with a radial-mount four-piston caliper and 320mm disc at the front and a twin-piston 240mm disc setup at the rear. Bosch cornering-sensitive ABS is standard.Other features that are rarely seen at this price include the 5-inch full-color TFT display, Bluetooth connectivity, and LED lighting.Pricing and VariantsThe 2024 Vitpilen 401 has a $5,899 MSRP.Competition<a href="https://www.cycleworld.com/bikes/husqvarna-vitpilen-401-and-svartpilen-401-first-look/"><b>Husqvarna Svartpilen 401, $5,899</b></a><a href="https://www.cycleworld.com/2018-bmw-g310r-naked-motorcycle-first-ride-review/"><b>BMW G 310 R, $4,995</b></a><a href="https://www.cycleworld.com/motorcycle-reviews/triumph-speed-400-and-scrambler-400-x-review/"><b>Triumph Scrambler 400 X, $5,595</b></a><a href="https://www.cycleworld.com/motorcycle-reviews/royal-enfield-guerilla-450-first-ride/"><b>2025 Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450, $TBA</b></a><a href="https://www.cycleworld.com/honda/scl500/"><b>Honda SCL500, $6,799</b></a>News and Reviews<a href="https://www.cycleworld.com/bikes/husqvarna-vitpilen-401-and-svartpilen-401-first-look/"><b>Vitpilen 401 First Look</b></a>2024 Vitpilen 401 Claimed Specs MSRP: $5,899 Engine: DOHC, liquid-cooled single; 4 valve/cyl. Displacement: 399cc Bore x Stroke: 89.0 x 64.0mm Compression Ratio: 12.6:1 Transmission/Final Drive: 6-speed/chain Fuel System: DKK Dell’Orto w/ 46mm throttle body; ride-by-wire Clutch: PASC slipper clutch; mechanically operated Frame: Steel trellis w/ bolt-on cast-aluminum subframe Front Suspension: 43mm WP Apex, compression and rebound damping adjustable; 5.9 in. travel Rear Suspension: WP Apex monoshock, spring preload and rebound damping adjustable; 5.9 in. travel Front Brake: 4-piston radial-mount caliper, 320mm disc w/ ABS Rear Brake: 2-piston caliper, 240mm disc w/ ABS Wheels, Front/Rear: Cast aluminum; 17 in./17 in. Tires, Front/Rear: 110/70-17 / 150/60-17 Rake/Trail: 24.0°/ N/A Wheelbase: 53.9 in. Ground Clearance: 7.1 in. Seat Height: 32.3 in. Fuel Capacity: 3.4 gal. Wet Weight: 341 lb. Contact: husqvarna-motorcycles.com Source Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Fallsalot Posted August 7 Share Posted August 7 Put the SCL500 next to that and i would have to sit down and think about which one offends my eyesight more 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckster Posted August 7 Share Posted August 7 3 hours ago, Sir Fallsalot said: Put the SCL500 next to that and i would have to sit down and think about which one offends my eyesight more Don’t throw a mirror in the mix. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Fallsalot Posted August 7 Share Posted August 7 17 minutes ago, Buckster said: Don’t throw a mirror in the mix. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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