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Husqvarna is a village in Sweden, where in 1689 a weapons manufacturer started production, going on to produce sewing machines and agricultural tools in the late 1800s. This became Husqvarna in 1903, its street bikes soon competing in various road races. But it was Europe’s damaged post-war road network, and 1950s off-road motorsport that saw the company’s lightweight single-cylinder off-roaders gain popularity.
Husqvarna was bought by KTM in October 2013, following a difficult period that saw it passed between BMW, Cagiva MV Agusta and Electrolux. When Husqvarna was moved to Italy in 1988, most of the team stayed in Sweden to make enduro bikes under the name Husaberg.
The three blocks on the top of the logo represent a gun’s iron sites, harking back to the first days of manufacture…
Brakes
A single 320mm disc up front is bitten by a radially-mounted four-piston Brembo caliper with a radial cylinder. On the rear, a single-pot sliding Brembo works on a 240mm disc.
ABS is of course standard – as it now is on any new bike over 125cc – but it is switchable, meaning you can completely turn it off if you want the ‘authentic’ feel of an old-school machine. Though why you’d want to turn off the high-quality, unobtrusive Bosch system is beyond me. If you must, the bike has to be stationary before you hold the mode button and the blank button below it for a few seconds. It’ll come back on the next time you start the bike.
The brakes are progressive in bite and plenty firm enough for a motorcycle of this weight and power – I had to scrub off more speed than I realised a couple of times, but the precise feel made it easy to regulate the anchor, and I was conscious of being able to just fractionally brake a little harder – or let off a little – even deep into a corner.
The levers are relatively short on the 701, but I never once felt I needed more than the three fingers you can fit across the right-hand control.
Ранняя история мотоциклов Husqvarna
Шведский бренд начал производство мотоциклов в 1903 году, установив одноцилиндровый бельгийский двигатель FN на свой собственный мотоцикл. Husqvarna имеет долгую и разнообразную историю как в мотоциклетной индустрии, так и за ее пределами. Компания, основанная в Швеции в 1689 году, начала производство винтовок и военной техники.
В конце 19 века в производственный перечень предприятия входили швейные машины, печи и бытовая техника. Производство мотоциклов началось в 1903 году с модели одноцилинрового, а в течение следующих нескольких лет производство увеличилось до четырех различных типов мотоциклов. Оригинальный завод располагался на реке Хускварна – что означает «Мельничный дом» – в одноименном городе.
Инженеры протестировали несколько зарубежных силовых агрегатов, прежде чем выбрать бельгийский мотор FN (Fabrique Nationale) для установки на свой байк. Одноцилиндровый двигатель был объемом 225 куб. см. Он развивал мощность 1,25 л.с. при регулируемой скорости 25–30 миль в час с ременным приводом.
Согласно инструкции по эксплуатации:“Нет никаких препятствий для освоения этого велосипеда. Это также не требует технических знаний
Однако обращаться с машиной следует осторожно и следить за тем, чтобы она работала безупречно. В противном случае он не будет работать в соответствии с требованиями владельца
Если бензин слишком холодный, вы можете прогреть карбюратор, подержав горящую газету или лист бумаги. Ни в коем случае нельзя использовать сварочную горелку для нагрева подогревателя газа! “
Эта первая машина производилась в небольших количествах между 1903 и 1906 годами. Первоначальная цена составляла 700 крон, или около 150 долларов. В руководстве также говорилось, что компания не предоставляет никаких гарантий на двигатель FN, но берет на себя полную ответственность за сам велосипед.
Развитие бренда
Позже оригинальный источник питания FN был увеличен до 2,75 лошадиных сил. Данных о продажах той эпохи нет, но записи показывают, что «велотранспортный двигатель» (позднее сокращенный до мопеда) использовался как для езды, так и для гонок.
В 1907 году Husqvarna провела испытание двигателя NSU мощностью 3,25 лошадиных сил, но этот немецкий двигатель использовался всего два года. Первые известные данные о производстве относятся к 1908 году, когда Husqvarna построила и продала 14 мотоциклов. Компания также инициировала соглашение со швейцарской Motosacoche. Женевской компании принадлежал завод, на котором работало 300 человек. Там выпускались как двигатели, так и мотоциклы. Затем Motosacoche были проданы более чем дюжине различных производителей двухколесных транспортных средств по всей Европе. Шведское сотрудничество со швейцарцами длилось почти 4 года.
В конце первого десятилетия века Husqvarna сделала огромный шаг к созданию узнаваемого мотоцикла. Используя одноцилиндровый Motosacoche № 58, компания построила очень элегантную машину. Всего в 1909 году было продано 23 экземпляра. Продажи мотоциклов увеличились вдвое в следующем году, когда началось сотрудничество с другой швейцарской компанией Moto-Rève – Dream Motorcycle. Эта новая модель, Модель 65, имела двигатель объемом 298 куб. см, который производил мощность в две лошадиные силы. Главная особенность модели 1910 года была не мощность, а новый V-образный двигатель.
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Husqvarna Vitpilem 401 Specifications
|Engine & Drivetrain:||
|Engine:|Liquid-cooled, single-cylinder, 4-stroke engine |
|Displacement:|373.2 cc|
|Bore x Stroke:|89 mm x 60 mm |
|Power:|43 hp|
|Starter:|Electric starter |
|Lubrication:|Wet sump |
|Transmission:|6-speed |
|Primary drive:|30:80 |
|Secondary gear ratio:|15:45 |
|Clutch:|PASC antihopping clutch, mechanically operated |
|EMS:|Bosch EMS |
|Chassis:||
|Frame:|Steel trellis frame, powder coated |
|Front suspension/Travel:|WP upside-down Ø 43 mm/5.6 inches (142 mm) |
|Rear suspension/Travel:|WP monoshock/ 5.9 inches (150 mm)|
|Front brake:| 320 mm disc, four-piston radial fixed caliper |
|Rear brake:|230 mm disc, single piston floating caliper |
|ABS:|Bosch 9M+ two-channel ABS (disengageable) |
|Chain:|X-Ring 5/8 x 1/4″ |
|Steering head angle:|65 ° |
|Dimensions & Capacities:||
|Ground Clearance:|6.7 inches (170 mm)|
|Seat Height:| 32.9 inches (835 mm)|
|Tank Capacity:| 2.4 gallons (9 l)|
|Weight (without fuel):|326.3 pounds (148 kg)|
|Top Speed:|105 mph (est)|
|Details:||
Color: | White |
Price: | $6,299 |
Comfort
It’s not comfortable, but it’s worth it. Having tested the KTM RC 390, and considering the Vitpilen 401 comes with the same handlebars as the orange super sport, we’d say that the Husky is more comfortable. Why? It’s because you just look so good. We’re not saying that the RC looks bad, in fact, we laud it as one of the best-looking in its category, but what makes the Vit better? Simply put, you feel good. It’s like taking a placebo, in actuality, you’re hunched-over sitting forward, butt out, head forced into a tuck, and wrists in a compromising position. However, because you’ll look so good, the pain is well worth it—at least in our very humble opinion.
Let’s be real, though. It will be hard to take the Vitpilen on long rides. Short stints in the city and continuous cruising on the highway is no problem, but once you need to execute low-speed maneuvers, lug the bike through traffic, the magic can wear off if the power of vanity doesn’t keep your back muscles flexed without getting sore.
In short, it’s not comfortable, with a seat height of 835 mm, it’s not too friendly for shorter individuals. The weight is a saving grace, but you won’t get as much leverage compared to a Svartpilen or a 390 Duke. You really have to commit if you’re planning on buying a Vit. You have to make sure that you’re okay with neck-breaking looks with a back-aching riding position. We totally understand if you go for the Svartpilen because visiting your chiropractor could get a wee bit expensive.
Power and torque
Making 73.8bhp @ 8,500rpm and 53.1lb-ft @ 6,750rpm, the Husqvarna – as you’d expect – gives very similar performance to the 690 Duke; the KTM produces 54.6lb-ft at a slightly earlier 6,500rpm and hits its peak of 72.4bhp 500rpm sooner, at 8,000rpm.
These small differences compared to the 690 Duke are due to the redesigned airbox (to fit under the new tank), new exhaust, and an ECU remap to suit the air flow. I’m told the slight increase in power definitely wasn’t engineered to give the 701 bragging rights over its orange sibling.
74bhp might seem relatively tame, but in such a relatively lightweight machine, and given that it’s not designed for flat-out track use or autobahn touring, it’s more than enough to be thoroughly enjoyable, and certainly capable of way over 100mph.
Husqvarna Vitpilem 401 Competitors
As far as the looks go, it’s difficult to find something quite as fresh and modern as the Vitpilen 401, but to find something aimed at the same target? Not so tough. Ducati provides a quick match with its fun little Scrambler Sixty2 that is more of a modern interpretation of a classic design, hence more mainstream in its looks.
The cut-down front fender and blackout treatment throughout ties into the custom culture with a clear emphasis on performance, not unlike the Vitpilen, but of course the Duc comes with some light off-road capabilities that Husky can’t match here. I know, the irony is irresistible, right?
Both use Trellis technology to provide the bulk of the structure with the engine as a stressed member that completes the assembly. Suspension is likewise similar with nothing beyond the obligatory preload to be found, but that’s hardly surprising on bottom-tier bikes. Large brakes and ABS coverage abounds, so these two are a wash in that department as well.
Rather than going the one-lung route like Husky, Duc stuck with its popular L-twin configuration for less primary vibration and a lot more character in the exhaust note at idle. Most importantly, the 399 cc Desmodromic powerplant falls a tad short with 40 horsepower and 25 pounds o’ grunt versus 43/27 from the Husky. How ya’ feelin’ about that engine now?
Husqvarna picks up another win (so much winning) at the checkout with its $6,299 sticker against the lofty $7,995 tag on the Ducati Scrambler. If that’s going to be the regular price and not some introductory give-away to try and buy some brand loyalty, then it’s safe to say that Husky’s street bikes pose a real threat to the status quo.
Chatting to Justin Maxwell
When picking Vitpilen Project Manager Justin Maxwell’s brain on the technical details of the bike, he made a point about the KTM-derived twin-spark 690 engine being the most modern and powerful production single-cylinder available. The motor only weighs 94 pounds and comes with a 6200-mile service interval.
I wanted to know what he thought the coolest thing about the engine was that people might not know.
Maxwell has helped create what many are saying is a modern masterpiece with the Vitpilen.
“For me, the coolest thing about the engine is it’s a single but it is also very modern. We have the ride-by-wire throttle and dual counter balancer shafts, so it’s very smooth and the vibration is closer to a V-twin, making it very comfortable to ride.”
Justin went on to say the one-of-a-kind LED lights were incorporated into the design from the beginning. “This is one of the main identifying features of the bike as this design runs through the complete Vitpilen and Svartpilen range,” Justin said. “The goal is when someone sees this light they immediately identify the bike as a Husqvarna.”
I found it amazing how close the production Vitpilen is to the concept bike. Husqvarna made every effort to ensure they stayed as true as possible to the first drawings shown to the public nearly four years ago. It’s amazing they could take something created from an aesthetic angle and make it into something so friendly and fun to ride.
As an instructor of a females-only motorcycle school, I always look for bikes I can recommend to beginners on the street, and the Vitpilen is comfortable, smooth, and confidence inspiring. On the flip side, as a MotoAmerica racer personally fit in the “speed freak” category, I am less worried about the appearance and more worried about the handling. Thankfully, this bike nails that for me, with the bonus that it looks cool, too.
I wanted to know what stood out to Justin, as someone who had a major say in how this bike finally turned out. “My favorite part when conceptualizing this bike was the ability to create something new and fresh that is a true riders’ bike—free of all the gimmicks and overloaded complexity we find in motorcycles today.”
I loved being able to hear what went on in the minds of the guys creating this beautiful masterpiece.
2018 Husqvarna 701 Vitpilen verdict
KTM is passionate about its ‘ready to race’ brand identity, so while the Husqvarna is a 690 Duke at its core, the 701 Vitpilen is a machine that could never have been orange. By taking on the Husqvarna name, a new avenue has opened up to produce bikes that make great use of an extremely solid platform, but can have their own very unique style and riding character.
Comparing it to the 690 Duke, which doesn’t have a quick(easy)-shifter, but does have a colour TFT dash, it looks expensive. You might think about comparing it to the 690 Duke R, which has similar suspension, though that also has brilliant cornering ABS for £9,099.
Really, you shouldn’t be comparing the Husqvarna 701 Vitpilen to anything. For a start, it’s uniquely styled, and for another thing, that’s the last way any of us should buy a bike. Forget specs and comparisons; decide what you can afford, then buy with your heart.
Тестирование Husqvarna Svartpilen 701
С его малым весом и низовой тягой, мотоцикл Husqvarna Svartpilen 701 просто рвёт с места. Электронный газ управляет тягой исключая рывки и провалы и делая отклик двигателя чётким и отзывчивым. Трекшн-контроль точно выполняет свою работу, но если его отключить — 701-й становится в хорошем смысле коварным. Я даже под страхом смерти не делаю вилли, а вот мои товарищи всласть поездили на заднем.
Квикшифтер Easy Shift переключает вверх и вниз (вниз — с автоблиппером). Он работает хорошо, но не идеально — я пару раз нашёл ложную нейтраль между пятой и шестой.
Малый вес и удобная эргономика помогает Svartpilen 701-му как быть идеальным городским мотоциклом, так и шикарно себя чувствовать на горной дороге. Он уверенно держит дорогу, прекрасно маневрирует на малой скорости и отлично закладывается в повороты.
Husqvarna Svartpilen 701 2019
Несмотря на “грязевой” вид протектора, шины Pirelli MT60 RS весьма неплохи на асфальте. Я задал им жару, заваливая мотоцикл в повороты, и они с честью выдержали всё это, вполне внятно предупреждая о возможном срыве при увеличении нагрузки. Тормоза Brembo тоже работают отлично: чётко и информативно. Всё это делает Husqvarna Svartpilen 701 идеальным хулиганским мотоциклом: малый вес, вёрткость и бодрое ускорение. Но не без своих недостатков.
Недостатки Husqvarna Svartpilen 701
Несмотря на то, что он развивает вполне пристойную для трассы скорость и едет мягче, чем ожидаешь от одноцилиндрового кубатурника, всё же вибрация есть. И она передаётся и на сиденье, и на руль. И несмотря на то, что сиденье довольно мягкое для своей небольшой толщины, зад начинает неметь через 150 км. Так что хотя 12-литровый бак даёт неплохой запас хода, я бы не выбрал Husqvarna Svartpilen 701 для многодневной поездки. И ещё мне не понравилась круглая приборка 701-го. Как таковой дисплей симпатичный и вмещает множество полезной информации в довольно интересном дизайне, но сам прибор намного больше, чем дисплей на нём (видимо, там довольно много электроники). А кнопки на нём почти невозможно использовать в перчатках.
Обзор и тестирование Husqvarna Svartpilen 701 2019
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Usability
Even with the clip-on handlebars, we think that the Vitpilen 401 is still plenty usable as a daily rider. You can get on the highway and you can also take it around town. We don’t recommend that you use this bike for long rides, however. That honor fits the Svartpilen a lot more. There are ways to keep yourself comfortable on longer trips, like having a stretch at a cafe or something to that effect.
We cannot deny that it is a light motorcycle to ride. The seat height might be a bit tall at 835 mm, but we managed. However, that’s offset by its thin inseam, which gives you a little more leeway when reaching the ground with one or two feet.
Husqvarna Vitpilem 401 Chassis
A Trellis frame on the Vitpilen 401 serves as the main structure with chrome-molybdenum members that work with the engine as a stressed member to complete the assembly. The subframe comes made of the same material, but the steel bones don’t overcome the other weight-saving measures as the whole bike weighs in at 330 pounds, dry. WP suspension products float the Vitpilen front and rear with a pair of 43 mm usd forks and a coil-over monoshock that give up 5.6 and 5.9 inches of travel, respectively. Laced wheels make a nice old-fashioned touch that seems to compliment, rather than clash, with the ultra-modern panache that dominates the bike.
Aluminum rims mount 17-inch, Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR hoops, and it leads the way with a 110/70 and follows up with a 150/60 with a sporty profile that encourages deep cornering angles with the promise of great contact-patch grip. Frame flexion and suspension support combines to provide excellent stability under the stresses of said maneuvers so you can count on consistent tracking and predictable handling. Needless to say, that’s just what you want when first making friends with machines of the two-wheeled persuasion.
A single 320 mm disc and four-piston, ByBre caliper hauls down the front wheel with a 230 mm disc and single-pot caliper to slow the rear. Bosch supplies the safety equipment with a two-channel ABS system ready to intervene when a wheel-speed differential due to overbraking/poor traction is detected. Again, in this day and age of electronic augmentation, the ABS safety net is just the thing to protect a new rider during the skill-building phase of their riding career, but if you’re past that you can turn it off entirely and break that rear end loose whenever you like.
Frame: | Steel trellis frame, powder coated |
Front suspension: | WP upside-down Ø 43 mm |
Rear suspension: | WP monoshock |
Suspension travel (front): | 5.59 inch |
Front brake: | four-piston Bybre caliper, 320 mm disc |
Rear brake: | 230 mm |
ABS: | Bosch 9M+ two-channel ABS (disengageable) |
Chain: | X-Ring 5/8 x 1/4″ |
Steering head angle: | 65 ° |
2022 Husqvarna Vitpilen 401 Specifications
Transmission | 6-speed |
Cooling | Liquid cooled |
Power in KW | 32 kW |
Starter | Electric starter |
Bore and Stroke | 89 mm x 60 mm |
Clutch | PASC antihopping clutch, mechanically operated |
CO2 emissions | 77 g/km |
Displacement | 373 cm³ |
EMS | Bosch EMS |
Design | 1-cylinder, 4-stroke engine |
Fuel consumption | |
Lubrication | Forced oil lubrication with 2 oil pumps |
Weight (without fuel) | 151 kg |
Tank capacity (approx.) | 9.5 l |
ABS | two channel Bosch 10.1MB |
Front brake disc diameter | 320 mm |
Rear brake disc diameter | 230 mm |
Front brake | Four-piston radial fixed calliper |
Rear brake | Single-piston floating calliper |
Chain | X-Ring 5/8 x 1/4″ |
Frame design | Chrome-moly tubular space frame, powder-coated |
Front suspension | WP APEX 43 |
Ground clearance | 145 mm |
Rear suspension | WP APEX – Monoshock |
Seat height | 835 mm |
Steering head angle | 65 ° |
Suspension travel (front) | 142 mm |
Suspension travel (rear) | 150 mm |