With 50 years of riding experience, Don Williams is a fan of all kinds of motorcycles.Aarti gets furious as the Scindia family had decided to change her name without her consent. Yes, there are some great starter bikes out there, from various manufacturers, but you want something to stand out, a bike that is really cool, stylish and urban. But don’t worry, because all of that disappears as the revs climb – and believe me, this mill likes to rev, more than many other single cylinders out there. WP suspension products float the Vitpilen front and rear with a pair of 43 mm usd forks and a coil-over monoshock that give up 5.6 and 5.9 inches of travel, respectively.
Twisting the throttle and moving through the six gears sweeps the tach needle up quickly, with the sweet spot for smooth operation and power finally starting around 5,000 rpm.There’s very little vibration in this little engine. That planted a seed that grew into a well-rounded appreciation of all things mechanical, and eventually, into a formal education of same. He enjoys sport bikes, cruisers, dirt bikes, touring bikes, adventure bikes, dual sport bikes, and rideable customs. Though primarily a Harley rider, he has an appreciation for all sorts of bikes and doesn't discriminate against any particular brand or region of origin. It looks so different that I’ve had questions as to whether it was electric the radical shape and lime-green stripes on the black body are a head-fake toward a futuristic powertrain. See our review of the Ducati Scrambler Sixty2. But there’s no question that the Husqvarna Svartpilen is different from everything else out there, so if you want a radical first bike (or a second city bike for experienced riders), this single cylinder is worth a look.365 Bloor St East, Toronto, ON, M4W3L4, distrbution, transmission or republication strictly prohibited.We encourage all readers to share their views on our articles using Facebook commenting It refers maximum distance covered by a vehicle in one hour.
Sadly, it’s only the rock-hard seat that would limit saddle time for longer rides.There are a few areas here with obvious cost-cutting there’s a handy cargo carrier on the tank, but it’s made of plastic the speedometer is covered in a cheap-looking plastic that will get easily scratched, and even the tank that stretches back behind and below the seat in one continuous form is plastic, not metal. Husqvarna Vitpilen 0 to 60 MPH & Quarter Mile Times. If you shudder at the thought of winding up a single-cylinder to nigh 10 grand, you’re not alone, but the factory took pity on us (and our hands/butt) with a balancer shaft that takes the edge off the shake.Liquid cooling deals with the waste heat and helps the mill meet emissions standards while also attenuating the sound pollution that escapes the engine cases. The Vitpilen 401 looks to be an all-around contender for the entry-level and budget-All images featured on this website are copyrighted to their respective rightful owners. Husqvarna has done an amazing job at damping that single cylinder’s pulses at elevated rpms, with but a hint of buzz coming through the pegs and the tank at higher speeds. The 373cc DOHC single has had the top end power reduced a bit from the 390 Duke, and the torque increased. A slipper clutch couples the six-speed transmission to engine power with another layer of non-electronic traction protection.MSRP on the 2019 Husqvarna Vitpilen 401 is $6,299 and for now is only available in a nice semi-gloss white.As far as the looks go, it’s difficult to find something quite as fresh and modern as the Vitpilen 401, but to find something aimed at the same target? Friday, AugWe tested as a commuter and urban battler, along with some forays into the local canyons. The problem with this is that it costs £900 more than the KTM 390 Duke, despite sharing most of its components.Ī top speed of a bike refers to the maximum speed as fast as the bike can go. Husqvarna made the Svartpilen 401 a softer and friendlier motorcycle. Hitting 125 km/h at 7,500rpm starts a warning light on the tach, but it’s not until around 10,000 rpm that the engine hits the rev limiter.But with a lack of luggage options and lower horsepower, this was never going to be your grand touring bike it’s around town where the Svartpilen shines.
However, unlike the Duke its dash isn’t full-colour and lacks connectivity – that said it does have a gear indicator and fuel gauge.2018: Husqvarna launch the Svartpilen and Vitpilen 401 models. The electronic fuel injection is operated by a ride-by-wire system and delivers a controlled and refined power.
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