The automobile industry has had quite a significant growth in the last couple of years. With several new brands introducing their cars and bikes in the industry, there is one name that showed how it is done, and that is Husqvarna. This Sweden based company recently partnered with KTM and launched two of their newest bikes in the Indian market and ever since has been a household name. Husqvarna’s line-up consists of the Svartipilen and the Vitpilen, of which one is a scrambler, and the other follows a café racer styling. With some of the best reviews in the market, the Husqvarna Vitpilen 250 is surely one bike you should check out if you are looking to buy a new one.
The design language of this bike is heavily based on a café racer and comes at a starting price of Rs.2, 02,923 Lakhs in India. The engine and the underpinnings of this bike are shared with the KTM Duke 250 while also being specially designed for the Indian market. As of now, these bikes are only being sold at KTM dealerships and produced at the Bajaj facility in Chakan.
The Husqvarna Vitpilen 250 is only available in one variant and a single colour which is the black and grey combo. This bike is powered by a 248.76 CC engine that is BS-VI compliant and quite powerful when compared to certain other models in this segment. With a maximum power output of 29.63 bhp @ 9000 rpm and a maximum torque of 24 Nm @ 7000 rpm, this bike does not fail to make a good impression on its customers.
While the bike is mostly praised for its engineering and its ability to pull high speeds, there are several other features that Husqvarna has added to this that make it worthwhile. For instance, the physical appearance of this bike is quite stylishand not typically what some of the big brand names are doing in the industry as of now. Borrowing its design heavily from the higher capacity bike of the same name, the Vitpilen 401, this bike checks all the right boxes when it comes to looks.
For starters, the full-LED round headlamp gives the bike a more modern look. On top of that, the addition of the all-new single pod digital instrument cluster is truly thinking ahead. The angular and big fuel tank, which has a total capacity of 9.5 Litres, stretches up under the rider's seat and blends with the stubby, high set tail section. The tail section also comes packed with a LED lamp. What differentiates the Husqvarna Vitpilen 250 from its scrambler version is the addition of the clip-on handlebar and omission of the metal cladding on the fuel tank.
Overall this bike truly suits any rider who wants to buy a bike that not only offers comfortable rides on the city roads but also stands its ground on highways and long drives. The upside-down fork suspension in the front and a mono-shock in the rear helps this bike to take on any bumps on the road. Along with that, a good ground clearance makes this bike suitable for mild off-roading as well. To sum up, this bike can be called a perfect balance between the retro café racer and a modern street bike. With innovative features and attention to intricate detail, Husqvarna has truly ensured to build a perfect bike in this segment. If you are interested in knowing more about this bike, this review will touch on all the necessary things you need to know to make the right choice. You will also find a descriptive comparison between the Husqvarna Vitpilen 250 and some of the other famous models in this segment. Keep reading to learn more.
