Gallery: Husqvarna's First Real Street Bike is a Stunner - The 2017 Vitpilen 401

The first of Husqvarna's "Real Street" range makes it to production

After teasing us with prototypes at EICMA last year, Husqvarna has finally unveiled the production version of its Vitpilen 401. The Vitpilen is the first of the company's "Real Street" models, and marks an important step in the company's goal of fulfilling its vision of street motorcycling.

The Vitplilen features a 375cc single-cylinder liquid-cooled engine housed in a steel-tube frame, with minimalist bodywork. The engine produces 44 horsepower and is fitted with a slipper clutch. Bosch 9.11MB ABS two-channel ABS is standard equipment, and the bike rides on WP suspension and Metzeler M5 tires.

To find out more about the Vitpilen 401, we packed the gallery below full of information. Take it from us — you wont be the only the one drooling over this!

The lightweight steel-trellis frame is a proven design, contributing to the easy and agile ride of the ‘Real Street’ range. Mass is grouped close to the centre of gravity to maximise manoeuvrability and precision. Made from high strength chromium molybdenum steel using hydro formed tubes and robot welding, designed with specific flex characteristics, the frame works in conjunction with the WP suspension to offer a comfortable and confident feel and combined with a tight turning circle for ease of use in urban environments.Courtesy of Husqvarna
The ‘Real Street’ range has a 375 cc, 44 hp (32kW), single-cylinder twin overhead camshaft engine that only weighs 36 kg, thanks to its compact modern design. The latest materials and production technologies deliver the bike's ample torque and useful acceleration at all engine speeds, but also give it good manners in everyday use, with outstanding fuel economy. The engine delivers 37Nm of torque from low down in the RPM range, perfect for urban riding.Courtesy of Husqvarna
Additionally, by implementing a counter balancer shaft, vibration is kept to a minimum delivering a smooth and comfortable ride. By using electronic fuel injection and a 46mm throttle body operated by a ride-by-wire system, the engine delivers a sharp but refined and very controllable power delivery.Courtesy of Husqvarna
The VITPILEN 401 and SVARTPILEN 401 are fitted with a slipper clutch. The slipper clutch works by allowing the clutch to slip under heavy braking when torque levels get too high from downshifts. This prevents the rear wheel from hopping or sliding and a more controlled deceleration.Courtesy of Husqvarna
The ‘Real Street’ range is equipped with quality hydraulic brakes. The 320 mm front disc provides ample surface area for the opposed, four-piston callipers, while the 230 mm rear disc, provides the surface area for a single piston, floating calliper to clamp on to. Additionally, a state-of-the-art Bosch 2-channel ABS system is fitted.Courtesy of Husqvarna
The VITPILEN 401 and AERO both have clip-on handlebars while the SVARTPILEN 401 has raised offroad style centrally mounted handlebars. Additionally, the handlebars comprise of separate left and right side units mounted directly to the upper triple clamp in a clip-on fashion giving the VITPILEN a sporty and stylish feel.Courtesy of Husqvarna
The tank on the ‘Real Street’ range 401s holds 9.5 litres. The SVARTPILEN 401 also features a tank rack that can be used to strap additional items onto if needed.Courtesy of Husqvarna
The bodywork is the same throughout the range, but differs in colour and in the perception of the proportions. The VITPILEN 401 bodywork is white; the SVARTPILEN 401 bodywork is black and the AERO 401 concept bike is predominantly reflective silver.Courtesy of Husqvarna
The ‘Real Street’ range features a simple and progressive, multifunctional display unit with all the relevant riding information - set in a round, character-defining design.Courtesy of Husqvarna
WP suspension has built a strong reputation for quality engineering and ongoing development and innovation. The WP units on the 401s provides smooth handling, consistency and predictability. The 43 mm upside down forks guarantee the highest levels of stability and precision.Courtesy of Husqvarna
The exhaust on the ‘Real Street’ range has been specifically designed to work well with the 375 cc engine and remain an aesthetically pleasing element that compliments the characters of the VITPILEN 401 and SVARTPILEN 401. Made from a combination of steel and aluminium, the exhaust system is integral for ensuring EURO IV regulations are met. Comprising of two parts, the pre-silencer is made from steel while the final silencer is made from aluminium. The final silencer is finished off with a raw aluminium look and the iconic Husqvarna logo.Courtesy of Husqvarna
The seats are different on the VITPILEN 401 and the SVARTPILEN 401. High quality foam forms the base of both seats, but a long single piece, two-seater features on the VITPILEN 401, whereas the SVARTPILEN 401 features two single seats with different fabric from the VITPILEN 401. There will be options to remove the rear seat and fit a technical accessory on the SVARTPILEN 401.Courtesy of Husqvarna
The ‘Real Street’ range features a modern full LED headlight with a distinctive circular running light and two reflectors for high/low beam. Besides the added safety of the bright LEDs and saving energy, the headlight is a design feature that contributes to the unique style represented by the VITPILEN and SVARTPILEN 401 models. The taillight is also full red LED and through the design, seems to hover above the rear wheel. The SVARTPILEN 401 gets a protective cage structure on the front headlight.Courtesy of Husqvarna
Husqvarna also showed this Vitpilen 401 Aero prototype at EICMA, which is based on the production model but features an aerodynamic fairing.Courtesy of Husqvarna