Please note: Iconic Motorbikes acquired this Vitpilen as we planned on including it as part of our rental fleet for Iconic East. It was barely used after it was serviced and never rented. After careful consideration and talking to two of our Manufacturer Partners (Aprilia and BMW), we’re opting to use new BMWs and Aprilias for our rental fleet and no longer need this one.
Having established sure footing in the supermoto and off-road markets, Husqvarna wanted to make a splash in the naked bike scene with some naked roadsters: the Vitpilen and the Svartpilen. While the Svart has been praised as a lightweight standard that handles anything you throw it at, the same can be said — and more — for its bigger brother: the Vitpilen 701.
Built from the same engine the 690 Duke has seen since 2012, the 701 Vitpilen aimed to capture the everyday commuter, while offering the rider a package that was greater than the sum of its parts. The thumper that motivates this lightweight package puts out a respectable 75 bhp with a feisty 53 ft-lb of torque all in a compact motorcycle that weighs just under 350 pounds.
Elsewhere, Husqvarna spared no expense on the components, bringing the 701 to market with Brembo components throughout, WP adjustable suspension, and even TCS and ABS that could be controlled on the fly. The Vitpilen’s styling was unique and in-your-face, all while being a capable around-town motorcycle and a lightweight canyon carver.
Manufactured in September of 2018, this example is VIN: VBKUPV409KM737518.
The odometer shows 3,389 miles.
Maintenance:
In preparation for rental, we flushed the coolant, changed the oil and oil filter, serviced the chain, gave the bike a detailing, and installed new Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV tires with date codes of 4421 and 3223.
Fuel Tank Condition: Good
Tire Years – Front: 4421 ; Rear: 3223
Tire Life – Front: New; Rear: New
Tire Pressure – Front: 33PSI; Rear: 36PSI
Brake Life – Front: 95%; Rear: 95%
Hydraulic Fluid – Front/Rear/Clutch: Good, <1% Moisture
Engine Oil – Level: Ok; Quality: New
Coolant – Level: Ok; Quality: New
Low Beam: Ok
High Beam: Ok
Parking Light: Ok
Turn Signals: Ok
Tail Light: Ok
Brake Light: Ok
Plate Light: Ok
Killswitch: Ok
Horn: Ok
Fork: Ok
Shock/s: Ok
Final Drive: Ok, just cleaned
Battery: OCV: 12.86; Capacity: 10.0 AH; State of Health: 100%; State of Charge: 81%
Test Ride: 1 Mile test ride, bike operates as designed.
Notes:
-Bike had clear coolant, ~44% Ethylene glycol/-10F Freezing point. -> New coolant is @ 50%
Modifications:
This Vitpilen appears to be stock.
Inside of the tank:
The sale includes two keys.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located at our facility in Santa Monica, California (please make an appointment for an inspection), this Husqvarna is offered on a clean California title with registration that expired in October 2022.
Per the DMV, it will be $206 to renew the registration through October 2024.
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Continental US: Haul Bikes will ship anything sold through Iconic for a starting rate of $750 in the Continental US (prices may increase in rural markets), and Iconic will handle the paperwork on your behalf. You do not need to crate your bike or drain the gas/disconnect the battery if you go with Haul Bikes. We are glad to work with the shipper of your choice as well, but you will have to arrange it.
Please note:
spares/extras will have to be shipped separately via FedEx or similar.
the fee includes $15,000 of insurance with a $500 deductible. Additional insurance can be purchased at a cost of $50 per additional $5,000 of value.
$5,000 for US to Europe/Asia is a VERY ROUGH ballpark which includes transport as well as customs fees and duties. Please contact Shippio for an exact quote.
