HUSQVARNA’S Vitpilen 701, first revealed as a concept two years ago, has been unveiled in Milan today as a 2018 production model.

The stripped-down naked roadster, pictured above, was shown at the Eicma motorcycle show along with a new concept – the Svartpilen 701, a more scrambler-esque take on the same theme.

Both use the 692.7cc engine from Husqvarna’s 701 Supermoto and 701 Enduro, and originally from KTM’s 690 Supermoto and 690 Enduro, making 75hp and 53lbft.

Husqvarna confirmed that the Vitpilen 701 would be available to buy in the first quarter of 2018, along with Vitpilen 401 and Svartpilen 401, similarly-styled smaller models using the 373.2cc single-cylinder engine from KTM’s 390 Duke.

The Vitpilen 701 gets a ride-by-wire throttle and switchable ABS with a four-piston radial mounted Brembo caliper on a 320mm front disc and a single-pot on a 240m disc at the rear.

It also gets a slipper clutch to reduce back-torque on down-shifts.

Suspension is from WP, consisting of an upside-down 43mm fork and monoshock.&

The frame is trellis steel and the claimed un-fuelled weight 157kg.

Husqvarna said in a press release: ‘The VITPILEN range marks a return to the simple spirit that originally made street motorcycling attractive. The simple yet progressive design of these bikes are a thought-provoking paradox that challenges perceptions through a series of contrasts – surreal yet realist, cold yet enticing, bold yet humble.’

On the Svartpilen 701 concept, the firm said: ‘The new Husqvarna SVARTPILEN 701 is the dark street explorer, inspired by the resurgence of the iconic flat track scene, packaged as a progressive single-cylinder motorcycle that is designed to deliver an authentic, pure and honest riding experience.’

2018 HUSQVARNA VITPILEN 701 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Engine

Engine type

Single cylinder, 4-stroke

Displacement

693 cc

Bore/stroke

105/80 mm

Power

55 kW (75 hp) @ 8,500 rpm

Torque

72 Nm @ 6,750 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

Chassis

Frame

Chromium-Molybdenum-Steel trellis frame, powder coated

Subframe

Aluminium

Handlebar

Aluminium clip-on

Front suspension

WP-USD Ø 43 mm

Rear suspension

WP-Monoshock with linkage

Suspension travel front/rear

135 mm

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'

Tyres 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

28 mm

Trail

109 mm

Wheel base

1434 +/- 15 mm

Ground clearance

140 mm

Seat height

830 mm

Tank capacity (approx.)

12.0 litres/2.5 litres reserve

Weight (without fuel, approx)

157 kg

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