First Look: 2018 Husqvarna Vitpilen 701
Husqvarna presented the production version of its Vitpilen 701 at EICMA alongside a concept version of its sibling, the Svartpilen 701. We’ll have more on the flat track-inspired Svartpilen 701 in a separate post, but here’s what we know about the “White Arrow” Vitpilen.
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The Vitpilen 701 is powered by a 693cc Single derived from the KTM 690 Duke’s powerplant, claiming 73.8 hp at 8500 rpm and 53.1 lb-ft. at 6750 rpm. The engine is matched with a slipper clutch and six speed transmission. The electronic fuel injection is managed by a ride-by-wire throttle control, with traction control as standard.
The engine is mounted to a chromium molybdenum tubular steel frame. WP Suspension supplies the 43mm upside-down fork and linked rear monoshock, both offering 5.3 inches of travel.
The front wheel is equipped with a single 320mm disc and Brembo four-piston radial-mount caliper while the rear wheel has a 240 mm disc with a single-piston caliper also from Brembo. A switchable Bosch 9M+ ABS comes standard.
Other important details include a 32.7-inch seat height, 3.2 gallon fuel tank and a claimed weight (without fuel) of 346 pounds. We’ll have information on U.S. pricing and availability when they became available.
2018 Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Engine type | Single cylinder, 4-stroke |
| Displacement | 693 cc |
| Bore x Stroke | 105 mm x 80 mm |
| Power | 73.8 hp at 8500 rpm |
| Torque | 53.1 lb-ft. at 6750 rpm |
| Compression Ratio | 12.8:1 |
| Starter/Battery | Electric starter/12V 8.6Ah |
| Transmission | 6 gears |
| Fuel system | Keihin EFI (throttle body 50 mm) |
| Control | 4 V/OHC with intake cam levers and exhaust rocker arm |
| Lubrication | Pressure lubrication with 2 oil pumps |
| Engine oil | Bel Ray, SAE 10W-50 |
| Primary Drive | 36:79 |
| Final Drive | 16/40 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Clutch | APTCTM slipper clutch, hydraulically operated |
| Engine Management/Ignition | Keihin EMS, double ignition |
| Frame | Chromium-Molybdenum-Steel trellis frame, powder coated |
| Subframe | Aluminum |
| Handlebar | Aluminum clip-on |
| Front Suspension | WP-USD Ø 43 mm |
| Rear Suspension | WP-Monoshock with linkage |
| Suspension Travel | 5.3 inches, front and rear |
| Front Brake | Brembo four piston, radial mounted , brake disc Ø 320 mm |
| Rear Brake | Brembo single piston, floating caliper, brake disc Ø 240 mm |
| ABS | Bosch 9M+ Two Channel |
| Wheels Front/Rear | Cast aluminium wheels 3.50 x 17”; 5.00 x 17” |
| Tires Front/Rear | Bridgestone Battlax 120/70 R 17; 160/60 R 17 |
| Chain | X-Ring 5/8 x 1/4″ |
| Silencer | Stainless steel primary and secondary silencer |
| Steering Head angle | 65° |
| Triple Clamp Offset | 1.1 inches |
| Trail | 4.3 inches |
| Wheelbase | 56.5 in. +/- 0.6 in. |
| Ground Clearance | 5.5 in. |
| Seat Height | 32.7 in. |
| Tank Capacity (approx.) | 3.2 gallons |
| Weight (without Fuel, approx.) | 346 pounds (claimed) |
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Boom! I am going to the dealer when he gets back from EICMA!
Just hope they manage to get it out early next year. The 400 is still not in the showroom.
Shut up and take my money!