HUSQVARNA’S Vitpilen 701, first revealed as a concept two years ago, has been unveiled in Milan today as a 2018 production model.

The stripped-down naked roadster, pictured above, was shown at the Eicma motorcycle show along with a new concept – the Svartpilen 701, a more scrambler-esque take on the same theme.

Both use the 692.7cc engine from Husqvarna’s 701 Supermoto and 701 Enduro, and originally from KTM’s 690 Supermoto and 690 Enduro, making 75hp and 53lbft.

The Svartpilen 701 concept

The Svartpilen 701 concept

Husqvarna confirmed that the Vitpilen 701 would be available to buy in the first quarter of 2018, along with Vitpilen 401 and Svartpilen 401, similarly-styled smaller models using the 373.2cc single-cylinder engine from KTM’s 390 Duke.

The Vitpilen 701 gets a ride-by-wire throttle and switchable ABS with a four-piston radial mounted Brembo caliper on a 320mm front disc and a single-pot on a 240m disc at the rear.

It also gets a slipper clutch to reduce back-torque on down-shifts.

Suspension is from WP, consisting of an upside-down 43mm fork and monoshock.

The Vitpilen 701

The frame is trellis steel and the claimed un-fuelled weight 157kg.

Husqvarna said in a press release: ‘The VITPILEN range marks a return to the simple spirit that originally made street motorcycling attractive. The simple yet progressive design of these bikes are a thought-provoking paradox that challenges perceptions through a series of contrasts – surreal yet realist, cold yet enticing, bold yet humble.’

On the Svartpilen 701 concept, the firm said: ‘The new Husqvarna SVARTPILEN 701 is the dark street explorer, inspired by the resurgence of the iconic flat track scene, packaged as a progressive single-cylinder motorcycle that is designed to deliver an authentic, pure and honest riding experience.’

The Vitpilen 701

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Here are the Vitpilen 701's specs, straight from Husqvarna:

2018 HUSQVARNA VITPILEN 701 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Engine Engine type Single cylinder, 4-stroke Displacement 693 cc Bore/stroke 105/80 mm Power 55 kW (75 hp) @ 8,500 rpm Torque 72 Nm @ 6,750 rpm Compression ratio 12,8:1 Starter/battery Electric starter/12V 8.6Ah Transmission 6 gears Fuel system Keihin EFI (throttle body 50 mm) Control 4 V/OHC with intake cam levers and exhaust rocker arm Lubrication Pressure lubrication with 2 oil pumps Engine oil Bel Ray, SAE 10W-50 Primary drive 36:79 Final drive 16/40 Cooling Liquid cooling Clutch APTCTM slipper clutch, hydraulically operated Engine management/ignition Keihin EMS, double ignition Chassis Frame Chromium-Molybdenum-Steel trellis frame, powder coated Subframe Aluminium Handlebar Aluminium clip-on Front suspension WP-USD Ø 43 mm Rear suspension WP-Monoshock with linkage Suspension travel front/rear 135 mm Front brake Brembo four piston, radial mounted , brake disc Ø 320 mm Rear brake Brembo single piston, floating caliper, brake disc Ø 240 mm ABS Bosch 9M+ Two Channel Wheels front/rear Cast aluminium wheels 3.50 x 17''; 5.00 x 17'' Tyres front/rear Bridgestone Battlax 120/70 R 17; 160/60 R 17 Chain X-Ring 5/8 x 1/4" Silencer Stainless steel primary and secondary silencer Steering head angle 65° Triple clamp offset 28 mm Trail 109 mm Wheel base 1434 +/- 15 mm Ground clearance 140 mm Seat height 830 mm Tank capacity (approx.) 12.0 litres/2.5 litres reserve Weight (without fuel, approx) 157 kg

See the Vitpilen 701 at Motorcycle Live.