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KTM Japan has launched Husqvarna's new naked bike, the Vitpilen 801, in Japan. Combining minimalist Scandinavian design with performance from the 801cc class, the model has now officially arrived in the Japanese market.
What's irresistible about the Vitpilen is that a proper 801cc performance is packed behind that stripped-down design. It's not just a minimalist-looking stylish bike. The engine's character, the chassis composition, what got subtracted and what got kept. This is a bike that melts away the hours just staring at it.
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This minimalist design seems like it'd satisfy the itch of ownership for city riding — makes me want one.
First time hearing the model name Vitpilen — is that a Scandinavian word? Curious what it means.
Curious whether the 801cc-class performance is based on the KTM 790 series parallel-twin.
Should be the co-developed parallel-twin platform with CFMoto — if the powertrain's shared, that's promising.
Want to check in person whether the design comes at the cost of practicality.
The riding position is probably more naked-bike-like, so it's probably not as extreme as it looks.
KTM Japan bringing this in is proof Husqvarna's positioning is becoming clearer in Japan too.
The Vitpilen801's Scandinavian minimalist design is a distinctive appeal you don't find elsewhere.
