2024 Husqvarna Vitpilen 401

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2024 Husqvarna Vitpilen 401. (Husqvarna/)

Overview

Husqvarna’s Vitpilen is a more asphalt-oriented variation of its close sibling, the Svartpilen 401. Like that scrambler motorcycle, the Vitpilen is über stylish and packs a ton of features for an entry-level machine.

Where its stablemate features spoked rims and knobby tires, the Vitpilen wears road-oriented rubber on its cast-aluminum wheels. And while this machine is much happier keeping the rubber on the tarmac, it’s otherwise equally as versatile. It’s powered by a 399cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine with fuel injection, ride-by-wire throttle control, and multiple ride modes. It even comes with an up/down quickshifter and anti-theft device as standard.

The chassis features a steel-trellis frame, WP Apex suspension with 5.9 inches of travel at each end, a pair of ByBre brakes with a radial-mount four-piston caliper and 320mm disc at the front and a twin-piston 240mm disc setup at the rear. Bosch cornering-sensitive ABS is standard.

Other features that are rarely seen at this price include the 5-inch full-color TFT display, Bluetooth connectivity, and LED lighting.

Pricing and Variants

The 2024 Vitpilen 401 has a $5,899 MSRP.

Competition

• <a href="https://www.cycleworld.com/bikes/husqvarna-vitpilen-401-and-svartpilen-401-first-look/"><b>Husqvarna Svartpilen 401, $5,899</b></a>
• <a href="https://www.cycleworld.com/2018-bmw-g310r-naked-motorcycle-first-ride-review/"><b>BMW G 310 R, $4,995</b></a>
• <a href="https://www.cycleworld.com/motorcycle-reviews/triumph-speed-400-and-scrambler-400-x-review/"><b>Triumph Scrambler 400 X, $5,595</b></a>
• <a href="https://www.cycleworld.com/motorcycle-reviews/royal-enfield-guerilla-450-first-ride/"><b>2025 Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450, $TBA</b></a>
• <a href="https://www.cycleworld.com/honda/scl500/"><b>Honda SCL500, $6,799</b></a>

News and Reviews

• <a href="https://www.cycleworld.com/bikes/husqvarna-vitpilen-401-and-svartpilen-401-first-look/"><b>Vitpilen 401 First Look</b></a>

2024 Vitpilen 401 Claimed Specs

MSRP:	$5,899
Engine:	DOHC, liquid-cooled single; 4 valve/cyl.
Displacement:	399cc
Bore x Stroke:	89.0 x 64.0mm
Compression Ratio:	12.6:1
Transmission/Final Drive:	6-speed/chain
Fuel System:	DKK Dell’Orto w/ 46mm throttle body; ride-by-wire
Clutch:	PASC slipper clutch; mechanically operated
Frame:	Steel trellis w/ bolt-on cast-aluminum subframe
Front Suspension:	43mm WP Apex, compression and rebound damping adjustable; 5.9 in. travel
Rear Suspension:	WP Apex monoshock, spring preload and rebound damping adjustable; 5.9 in. travel
Front Brake:	4-piston radial-mount caliper, 320mm disc w/ ABS
Rear Brake:	2-piston caliper, 240mm disc w/ ABS
Wheels, Front/Rear:	Cast aluminum; 17 in./17 in.
Tires, Front/Rear:	110/70-17 / 150/60-17
Rake/Trail:	24.0°/ N/A
Wheelbase:	53.9 in.
Ground Clearance:	7.1 in.
Seat Height:	32.3 in.
Fuel Capacity:	3.4 gal.
Wet Weight:	341 lb.
Contact:	husqvarna-motorcycles.com

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