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Old 30-09-23, 12:07 PM   #1
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Default My new bike : Fugly or Rolling Art?

Just swapped my R Nine T for this 2018 Husqvarna 701 Vitpilen.

First of all you need to tackle the looks. It’s not like anything else and definitely not for everyone.

Personally I love the design and, the more I look at it, the more little details I see.

It seems well put together with a few blingy components and a quick shifter which works really well. The motor pulls like a train and the bike handles well. Feels really light and chuckable. A bit of a hooligan.

The Vitpilen comes with clip ons but the previous owner has changed the top yoke to fit regular bars. It’s still a lean forward position though so the original must have felt quite extreme.

Tank is tiny and range is less than 90 miles. Not too much of a problem as you’ll want to get off the brick of a seat by then anyway! But it’s not a tourer so who cares?















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Old 30-09-23, 12:11 PM   #2
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I don't mind the looks. Very Scandinavian. Looks a fun ride.

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Old 30-09-23, 02:34 PM   #3
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Looks like top quality. Not keen on the tank though...
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Old 30-09-23, 02:46 PM   #4
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It came with a matching helmet too




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Old 30-09-23, 06:50 PM   #5
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I like them, and yours looks miles better with the Leo Vince can and tail tidy.
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Nice Tam. Enjoy it!
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Old 02-10-23, 10:15 AM   #7
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thats nice perfect for weekend blasts. enjoy
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