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Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 Aero Concept at EICMA

Following the launch of Husqvarna’s Vitpilen 701 in 2018, with the Svartpilen 701 to arrive around the middle of 2019, Husky recently uncovered their new sportsbike concept at EICMA – the Vitpilen 701 Aero.

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Husqvarna’s Vitpilen 701 Aero Concept at EICMA

Introduced as a ‘modern faired sport bike’ with an innovative design approach that pays respect to the past in a progressive way, the Aero hints at the potential for a more performance-oriented future for the Husqvarna Motorcycles street range.

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Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 Aero Concept – Distinct, elegant and simple styling make the Aero a standout

The Aero boasts a retro-race styled fairing for a eye catching front end, flowing into the futuristic tank and tail design, with minimalistic overall styling and bodywork.

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Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 Aero Concept – Retro-racer front fairing, possibly featuring a hidden headlight

While exact details are still limited, it is obvious the Aero will be based on the Vitpilen 701, which boasts a 693cc single-cylinder powerplant, producing 75hp and 72Nm of torque.

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The Vitpilen 701’s powerplant is featured alongside the trellis frame

The standard 701 features a Chromium-Molybdenum-Steel trellis frame, with high spec WP suspension front and rear, as well as Brembo braking systems and Bosch ABS. An obvious standout is the solid (rather than spoked) rear wheel, while overall ergonomics will no doubt be far sportier than the Vitpilen 701 on which it is based.

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Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 Aero Concept – It remains to be seen whether this will be a higher tuned machine

The paint job for this bike is something special, but underneath the coat of blue and white is a powerful single-cylinder motor with modern electronics. The windshield completely
changes the position of the cockpit, encouraging a lower, more locked-in position, for a fully immersive riding experience.

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Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 Aero Concept – Rider ergonomics will be far more aggressive

A TFT display unique to the Vitpilen 701 Aero is another component that highlights the ongoing evolution of the design between simple form and progressive function. Mounted at the heart of the cockpit, is a constructed round, full colour TFT display, shaped to match the design language of the motorcycle.

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Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 Aero Concept – Solid rear wheel

Its simple form and typically reduced Husqvarna Motorcycles style should not be mistaken for basic function, as this display version highlights the option to change several interface elements.

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Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 Aero Concept

Standard Vitpilen 701 Specification – Aero details TBA

 

Husqvarna Vitpilen 701

   
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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