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Husqvarna said in a press release: ‘The VITPILEN range marks a & return to the simple spirit that originally made street motorcycling & attractive.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

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Engine
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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

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Chassis

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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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