Following on from the launch of the Svartpilen 801 earlier in the year, it comes as no surprise to find that Husqvarna has now shoehorned the parallel twin motor into an equivalent Vitpilen 801. The Vitpilen is the more stylish urban brother to the scrambler-style Svartpilen, but uses the same tubular steel frame and WP Apex suspension as its more rugged sibling.
The compact 799cc motor produces 105hp and helps the bike achieve a dry weight of 180kg. There are multiple electronic rider aids, including four ride modes, one of which is customisable, plus cornering ABS, a slipper clutch and cornering traction control.
At the front end, there is a 5in TFT dash with a mineral glass display to reduce glare and reflections. This can be connected to Husky’s app on a linked smartphone to provide navigation and comms controls .
Pricing is yet to be confirmed, but the bike should be in showrooms by the end of the year.
Husqvarna; 0344 225 1540; www.husqvarna-motorcycles.com