Husqvarna Vitpilen 401, Based On KTM 390 Duke, Coming To India?
Austrian premium motorcycle manufacturer Husqvarna is most likely going to launch its street bike – the Husqvarna Vitpilen 401, in India. The bike has recently been spotted testing in Pune.
The Vitpilen 401 (meaning 'white arrow' from Swedish) is based on KTM 390 Duke platform, which is manufactured at KTM’s plant in Chakan, Maharashtra. Reports suggest that KTM India will help in establishing Husqvarna brand in the country. In this regard, they might share their line of dealerships.
Earlier there were plans of launching the brand in India by 2018. However, the same has been shifted to 2020.
No matter what, Husqvarna Vitpilen 401 will most likely be the first offering to Indian customers from the manufacturer.
Husqvarna Vitpilen 401
The Vitpilen 401 is powered by a modern 375cc liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, single-cylinder engine that is mated to a 6-speed gearbox. It churns out 37Nm of torque and its ride-by-wire system operated electronic fuel injection delivers a peak horsepower of 32kW (44hp).
The exhaust system on the Vitpilen 401 comprises of two parts, a pre-silencer made from steel, and a final silencer, which is made from aluminium and finished off with a raw look and the iconic Husqvarna logo.
The street bike is fitted with hydraulic ByBre disk brake callipers, in combination with 320mm front and 230mm rear perforated steel discs. The Vitpilen 401 is also fitted with Bosch ABS system.
It has a wheelbase of 1357mm, ground clearance of 170mm, seat height of 835mm, and fuel tank capacity of around 9.5 litres.
It features 17" bronze anodised spoked wheels with electric yellow Vitpilen detailing, clip-on handlebars attached to forged aluminium triple clamps, and front and rear lights using latest LED technology.
KTM 390 Duke
KTM India’s naked bike 390 Duke is available in two colour options – Orange and White. It features 373.2cc 1-cylinder, 4-stroke, liquid-cooled engine that churns out 32kW of power and 37Nm of torque; mated with a six speed transmission.
KTM 390 Duke comes equipped with Bosch 9MP two-channel ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), and measures 1357mm in wheelbase, 185mm in ground clearance, and has a seat height of 830mm and fuel tank capacity of 13.4 litres.
Its bodywork and graphics has been derived from KTM 1290 Super Duke R. The LED headlight, for example, that combines optimal illumination of the near field with maximum light output. Its parking light consists of 20 LEDs.
The KTM 390 Duke boasts of a TFT display. This multicolor combination of relevant information presents all data in a clear-cut, uncluttered way. As you rev the engine, the display bars change color, either spurring you on or telling you to back off when the engine’s still cold. The display also automatically adapts its illumination to the ambient light.
