Husqvarna Unveiled Roadster-Inspired 2025 Vitpilen 801 Globally

Husqvarna has expanded its range of naked bikes by globally unveiling the Husqvarna Vitpilen 801. This model shares the foundational DNA with the Svartpilen 801, with both bikes featuring the same engine, derived from the KTM 790 Duke.

Husqvarna Vitpilen 801: Overview

The new Vitpilen 801 boasts an entirely new front design inspired by roadsters, including an updated LED headlamp, new radiator shrouds, and an enhanced engine protector. Its design is more aggressive, featuring a lower handlebar and a café racer-style seating posture.

Husqvarna motorcycles are renowned for their distinctive designs, and the Vitpilen 801 is no exception. It includes a new bi-LED projector headlight with an oval-shaped LED daytime running light (DRL), giving the bike a unique appearance.

The fuel tank showcases Husqvarna's signature edgy design, while the bike rolls on 17-inch wheels fitted with Michelin Road 6 tires. For improved braking performance, Husqvarna has equipped the Vitpilen with dual twin-disc brakes at the front and a single disc brake at the rear.

Powering the bike is a 799cc parallel-twin engine that delivers 105 hp at 9,250 rpm and 87 Nm of torque at 8,000 rpm. The Vitpilen 801 offers nimbleness and stability thanks to its compact tubular steel frame.

It features a five-inch TFT instrument cluster that displays top speed, fuel consumption, and allows riders to switch between various riding modes (street, sports, rain, and dynamic) with ABS and traction control options. The bike also comes with adjustable WP APEX suspension and Michelin Road 6 tires for enhanced performance and balanced rides on tracks.

In terms of competition, the Vitpilen 801 directly rivals the Indian FTR, Triumph Street Triple, Yamaha SXR88, and Kawasaki Z900. Plus, there has been no official announcement regarding its launch in India, although it was priced around Rs 9 lakh in the internal market.

Husqvarna also claims that the engine features an active crankcase evacuation and a semi-dry-sump lubrication system, which allows for an extended service interval of 15,000 km.