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10 October 2024

Husqvarna Debuts New Vitpilen 801

It used to be called the 701, running a 692cc fuel-injected single but now the new Vitpilen from Husqvarna is designated 801. That’s because it progresses to a parallel twin 799cc engine shared with owner KTM. The Vitpilen 801 is coming here in January 2025 – no prices yet – and will be available in two colour options. Numbers will
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10 October 2024
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Husqvarna Debuts New Vitpilen 801

It used to be called the 701, running a 692cc fuel-injected single but now the new Vitpilen from Husqvarna is designated 801. That’s because it progresses to a...
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21 March 2024
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Svartpilen 801 is Husqvarna’s biggest naked bike yet

As promised in a recent preview, Husqvarna Motorcycles has now  launched its new middleweight naked scrambler-inspired motorcycle, the 2024 Svartpilen 801. With strong hints of off-road styling, the...
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6 March 2024
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Husqvarna is launching its biggest street bike yet

In a fortnight, Husqvarna Motorcycles will unveil its largest displacement street machine to date, the 2024 Svartpilen 801. To avoid confusion, Husqvarna’s Norden 901 is considered a dual...
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23 February 2024
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Husqvarna’s new 401 standards

Husqvarna Motorcycles has released information on the renewal of its Vitpilen and Svartpilen models. Introduced in 2018, the Vitpilen 401 and Svartpilen 401 have been completely redesigned, featuring...
Husqvarna Norden 901 parked next to water
3 March 2023
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Husqvarna Norden 901 steps up with Expedition model

Husqvarna Motorcycles has shown off its new Expedition variant, a hardcore touring addition to the Norden 901 range, designed to go pretty much anywhere on the planet. Facilitating...
2022 Husqvarna Norden 901 on hilltop with sun setting
14 August 2022
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2022 Husqvarna Norden 901 review

The Norden 901 is Husqvarna’s boldest road bike move yet, entering the highly competitive middleweight ADV area, still with its unique Scandinavian aesthetic. What a difference an inch...
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10 June 2022
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Superlight supermoto from Husqvarna

Husqvarna has reinvigorated its FS 450 supermoto circuit racer. Finished with new bodywork and improved ergonomics, the FS 450 is enlivened by a fresh 47kW/63bhp 450cc SOHC four-stroke...
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1 November 2021
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Husqvarna’s Norden 901 ADV arriving early 2022

Husqvarna Motorcycles has at long last released the production version of its Norden 901 adventure bike, after first showing off a concept bike two years ago at the...
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8 January 2019
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2018 Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 review

Husqvarna stunned audiences at eicma last year with the Svartpilen and Vitpilen siblings and, better yet, they actually went ahead and built them. We put the Vitpilen 701...
21 March 2024
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Svartpilen 801 is Husqvarna’s biggest naked bike yet

As promised in a recent preview, Husqvarna Motorcycles has now  launched its new middleweight naked scrambler-inspired motorcycle, the 2024 Svartpilen 801. With strong hints of off-road styling, the Svartpilen 801 is the largest displacement naked machine in the brand’s line-up. Engineered to ‘escape the ordinary’, it weighs in at a lithe 181kg. The 801 is built around a chromoly tubular
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6 March 2024
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Husqvarna is launching its biggest street bike yet

In a fortnight, Husqvarna Motorcycles will unveil its largest displacement street machine to date, the 2024 Svartpilen 801. To avoid confusion, Husqvarna’s Norden 901 is considered a dual sport/adventure bike. This new machine is a middleweight street scrambler, so similar but different. The new middleweight is said to deliver a combination of performance, agility, and contemporary style. Its upcoming launch
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23 February 2024
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Husqvarna’s new 401 standards

Husqvarna Motorcycles has released information on the renewal of its Vitpilen and Svartpilen models. Introduced in 2018, the Vitpilen 401 and Svartpilen 401 have been completely redesigned, featuring new engines, a fresh chassis, updated technology, and a different look. The aim remains the same, however, consistent fun and a memorable and dynamic riding experience. These updates follow on from the
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3 March 2023
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Husqvarna Norden 901 steps up with Expedition model

Husqvarna Motorcycles has shown off its new Expedition variant, a hardcore touring addition to the Norden 901 range, designed to go pretty much anywhere on the planet. Facilitating its call-of-the-wild transformation are long travel WP XPLOR suspension components. It is also finished in a new colour scheme to differentiate it from the stock Husqvarna Norden 901 which we rode last
Husqvarna Norden 901 parked next to water