husqvarna VITPILEN 701

[komp]

was having a good look at one of these after the ambulance run in harwich yesterday.
Definitely an eye catching bike, i think i quite like the styling.
not sure if could drop down to only 74bhp, although i am sure the single cyclinder ktm lump could be fun

[Maddog]

I rode one when they first came out and they are really nice to ride.

Dave wood at DWR racing sellls them and can remove that awful rear mudguard/hugger and the huge mount its fitted to. Change the mirrors  to the small ones that go onto the ends of the bars, slight remap and boom.

If you are anywhere near Aylesbury, give Dave a bell and take one out

He has Akrapovic cans in stock too which sound amazing

[Alzo]

Fun wee commuter...quite pricey though.

[Maddog]

What prices are they going for?

[Alzo]

£8899.00

[Alzo]

https://www.bennetts.co.uk/bikesocial/reviews/bikes/husqvarna/husqvarna-701-vitpilen-2018-review

[Maddog]

If you mention the forum and tell them Freddie sent you, Dave said he will do you one for £8250! So a pretty good saving! He willl do 10% off Akky exhaust too

[Green_Ninja]

they do look rather nice 

[komp]

we have a dealer here in colchester, that i got speaking to sunday at the air ambulance run.
they are doing some deal at the mo where you can get £1000 of accessories chucked in so would cover cost of an akky
he suggested i come down for a test ride, i may do, very unlikely to purchase at that price
still like the look of it tho and glad to see husqvarna doing something a bit different

[Phil_8]

Yup. I like what they are doing with those

[MOzZereLLa]

Dave Wood is a legend.  Really nice bloke.  Used to see him loads when I lived down south.

Does he fit a standard tail tidy when the rear plate holder is removed?

Any pics?

[Maddog]

Yeah he is a top man. I will see him later today and find out. A quick google search of Vitpilen tail tidy gives you an idea of the types out there

[Jarse]

I had a great weekend chasing the usual suspects around on my T120 which makes just a bit more power than that.

[terry950sm]

I have afew mates that own the 701 sm

There is a few issues with the engine. A few bikes have blown heads.