Husqvarna Motorcycles recently unveiled their debut products Vitpilen 250 and Svartpilen 250 in the Indian market at the IBW 2019 in Goa. The motorcycles feature a neo-retro design while are based on the underpinnings of KTM Duke 250. The recent reports suggest the launch of both the 250cc Husqvarna motorcycles on February 14, 2020.
There is yet no official confirmation on the price tags of the Husqvarna motorcycles though one can expect the brand to launch them at a price range of around INR 2.30 lakh to INR 2.50 lakhs (ex-showroom). The motorcycles will be available to the customers via the KTM ProBiking dealerships in India while the production will be carried out by Bajaj’s Chakan plant in Pune.
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Husqvarna Svartpilen 250[/caption]
Powering both the Husqvarna motorcycles is a 248.8cc single-cylinder 4-stroke engine that does the duty on the KTM Duke 250. The engine is capable of generating a maximum power of 31HP @ 9000 rpm and a peak torque of 24Nm @ 7250 rpm. The engine comes mated to a 6-speed transmission along with a slipper clutch for smoother gear shift mechanism.
The brand has offered the Vitpilen 250 with a cafe racer-inspired styling. The clip-on style handlebar units offered on the motorcycles further offers it a lean riding position. Coming to the neo-retro scrambler styling offered to the Svartpilen 250, the motorcycle offers an upright riding position making it good for mild off-roading as well as normal touring.
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Husqvarna Vitpilen 250[/caption]
Both the 250cc
Husqvarna motorcycles feature a retro round headlight in addition to getting basic designs, colours and round all-digital instrument console. The suspension duties on the motorcycles are handled by USD forks at the front that has been sourced from WP. The rear end of motorcycles has been equipped with an adjustable monoshock. The braking power is offered by disc brakes at either side mated to 2-channel BOSCH ABS as standard. Husqvarna also revealed the 200cc version of the Svartpilen recently. You can click on the banner below for more information on the Svartpilen 200.
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Husqvarna Svartpilen 200 Revealed in a Set of Official Photos[/caption]
