Husqvarna Vitpilen 250 Evaluate – carandbike

The Husqvarna Vitpilen 250 is priced at Rs. 1.85 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi)

The great individuals of Sweden do know a factor or two about automotive design. Take Volvo vehicles for instance and on the two-wheeled facet of issues, there’s Husqvarna. It’s an all-new motorbike model from Sweden that made its India debut earlier this 12 months, with the launch of the Husqvarna Svartpilen 250 and the Husqvarna Vitpilen 250. Whereas Preetam rode the Svartpilen, I had the chance to savour the Vitpilen 250. Protecting every part apart, I’ve to say that the Vitpilen is probably the best-looking 250 cc bike on sale within the nation proper now! Properly, here is our first impression of the motorbike.

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Smouldering appears

(The Husqvarna Vitpilen 250 might be the best-looking motorbike within the 250 cc section proper now)

The design on the Husqvarna Vitpilen 250 is recent, distinct and inventive. If the time period ‘neo-retro’ had a textual content e-book definition, this motorbike could be it. In Swedish-speak, Vitpilen means ‘white arrow’ and this motorbike is an city cafe racer. Correctly stylish and hipster! One look and the motorbike evokes a heat, completely satisfied feeling within you. The spherical LED headlight and the brushed steel end add a stunning old-school attraction whereas the strains, panel designs and the stance is fashionable and minimalist. We fairly just like the interaction of the outdated and the brand new as a result of it’s balanced and completed nicely. The only-piece seat and the facet panels are properly completed. The one eyesore is the moped-like grab-rails on the rear, which fully mars the look of the motorbike. The excellent news is which you can get it eliminated and get it changed by silver badges, which look higher than these ugly seize rails. And the most effective half is that the motorbike makes you look good too, on the transfer.

Additionally Learn: Husqvarna Svartpilen 250 Review

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(The Husqvarna Vitpilen 250 and the Svartpilen 250 share their engines with the KTM 250 Duke)

That’s as a result of the Husqvarna 250 Twins, the Vitpilen on this case, is predicated on the identical 250 cc engine platform as KTM 250 Duke, which can be shared by the Bajaj Dominar 250. Plus, the upcoming KTM 250 Journey could have the identical engine as nicely. So, it’s a good transfer from Bajaj, having so many choices within the 250 cc section and leaving little room for different manufacturers.

Using dynamics

(The 248.eight cc engine on the Vitpilen 250 is smooth and when you cross 6,000 rpm, that is the place the enjoyable begins)

The Vitpilen can go actually quick however the way in which it delivers energy doesn’t precisely make you go wow! The in-gear acceleration feels a little bit flat and that rush of torque you anticipate is not fairly there. Though, the engine is powerful sufficient to do 100 kmph+ speeds all day lengthy and whether it is leisure you might be searching for, you will see it greater within the rev vary.

(Nook carving is a complete lot of enjoyable on the Vitpilen 250)

Because of its compact dimension, the Vitpilen is simple to manoeuvre via site visitors and shall be up for nook carving as nicely, in case you occur to search out roundabouts or clover leaf turns. The motorbike does have a stiff suspension setup however does not get uncomfortable on common velocity bumps and potholes. Oh! And the brakes on the Vitpilen are strong, with chew, which we came upon when a misplaced motorist wandered on to the principle street in entrance of us with none discover or indication! The engine is butter-smooth and even on the very high you hardly really feel a buzz via the handlebars or footpegs. General, the efficiency of the motorbike is sort of likeable.

Ergonomics

(The Vitpilen 250 will get a dedicated using place and lengthy hours on the saddle might tire you out)

Properly, I is probably not as match and lithe as the faculty going youth of at present however I determine that using the Vitpilen for lengthy hours is prone to tire you out. The using place is sporty and dedicated, prefer it must be on a restaurant racer, with low-set clip-on handlebars and rear-set footpegs. At 842 mm, the tall seat peak might be an issue for shorter riders. Whereas brief, intra-city commutes shall be high-quality, lengthy distance commutes or the occasional freeway run might be an issue, except in fact you might be match! Additionally, if you end up using laborious or cornering laborious, the gas tank feels too slim to grip along with your knees. Though, we’re nit-picking right here and it’s not precisely an precise downside.

Options

(The spherical digital instrument console appears cool and gives lots of info too)

Protecting true to the neo-retro styling, the Husqvarna Vitpilen 250 will get a spherical instrument console which is absolutely digital and gives a complete lot of data. The show itself might have been barely larger, providing a greater view. The motorbike additionally will get all LED lighting, dual-channel ABS and facet stand engine cut-off as customary. You can even activate the ‘Supermoto’ ABS mode and carry out brake slides, if you wish to!

Remaining say

(At a value of ₹ 1.85 lakh, the Vitpilen 250 makes case for itself. It appears stunning, has good efficiency and makes you look good on the transfer too)

As we dropped off the motorbike again on the KTM/Husqvarna dealership, we engaged in socially distant chatter with the supervisor and he stated if 10 Husqvarna bikes are offered, eight of them are the Svartpilen. We predict that metric is sort of plausible too. The Husqvarna Vitpilen 250 is unquestionably the higher wanting of the 2 bikes however in relation to consolation, the Svartpilen edges out its sibling.

(The Husqvarna 250 Twins make for a superb buy within the 250 cc section)

However, at a value level of ₹ 1.85 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi) it’s extra reasonably priced than the KTM 250 Duke which prices ₹ 2.09 lakh and considerably dearer than the Yamaha FZ 25, which is essentially the most reasonably priced 250 cc motorbike, priced at ₹ 1.52 lakh. For the value and efficiency, it does nicely as a every day journey and add some swagger to your commute!

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